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Hi. New to the forum and PIP and am hoping some of the forum members can help me understand the claim process a little better, I applied for PIP in early December 2022. DWP told me that Capita had received my forms on December 9th. But i have not had a phone assessment scheduled yet. So i called Capita just to make sure everything was fine with my claim. They told me this morning that my claim "is in initial review" and that they "are requesting info from my medical contacts so they can do a Paper assessment". Is this a good/bad sign that my claim will be successful?

Thanks so much. I guess it's just a waiting game now 🙄

Anyone had any news today?

Hi nothing i had yo phone PIP though this am as i noticed i put i stand on a stool to put washing out when i meant that i sat on a stool i hope she passed my messsge on
Have you heard anything x

Oh dear 🙈. I tried to call them midday to request my assessment but it just kept hanging up 🙄.

Its awfu trying to get through it takes nearly an hour everytime x

Hello, I hope you don't mind me joining. I had my telephone assessment today, im not sure how it went as the assessor was quite straight to the point but I've already had a text through to say they've received my assessment report. When can I call to ask for a copy of the report?

I think you can call straight away although they told me it would take 10-14 days

Thank you, I've called and requested a copy but I was told it could take up to 3 weeks for me to receive it.

Hi there. Welcome to the waiting game department.
Can I suggest that you ring them in a week to remind them to do it?
Lots of people on this thread find that the DWP mysteriously forgets to send out documents, even when they've promised to do so.

Hi Tiredmum 1223 i asked for my review copy and was lucky it came in 2 days although i wish i hadnt now as report was awful full of total innacuracies and im still waiting though for the decision maker but not holding my breath

@Shebaduke Im so sorry you are still waiting , i hope you get the decision you deserve.
@Tiredmum1223 I requested my report sent out on 3 different occasions and was refused all 3 times luckily 4th time they sent it out i think it took about 4 day's to come but theres another bank holiday coming up so hopefully you get it by Saturday.

Hi mammaov3 hope you are well yes still waiting😪😪 but never mind im sure i will hear soon will keep you updated as soon as i hear take care

Thank you, ill make sure I call again next week if I still haven't received it. 🙃

I'm so sorry that this happened to you, its awful that someone could write complete inaccuracies when going through this is tough enough! This is my worry thst I'll get the report and it is nothing like what I said on the phone. I hope you get an answer soon, I have everything crossed for you 🤞.

Thank you, I hope they do send it out like they said but I also worry about what's in it. You just never know, especially with reading a lot of people experiences with the assessor writing complete lies on their reports.

Morning all another day fingers crossed news for some today 🤞

@ mammaov3 tiredmum1223 and everyome else ive missed out just a little update
Just had a phone call from Capita assesement from a lovely lady who said " we have requested your assesement back from DWP as we need to amend it as its Not Fit For Purpose "
So even though im still not holding my breath i am a little bit more optimistic

Omg!! Decision maker just rang me. I've been awarded enhanced daily living and basic mobility!! I'm so happy. Only took 8 weeks start to finish. I scored 13 on daily and 10 on mobility 😁😁. So happy I could cry x

@Oilytoe90 told u so.. congrats ! So happy for u.. mental health is more out there now as it is just as bad as physical .. :)

@Oilytoe90 thats amazing news! Congratulations, the waiting is the worst part so I'm so glad it happened quickly for you! How long ago did you have your assessment? Was it over the phone?
I hope you have some good news soon @Shebaduke !!

Thankyou!! My backdate has to go to debt management first to pay off any debt and then I get the rest. But I'm over the moon. I was so scared coz I have no physical issues it's all mental health I really didn't expect it. I had my assessment on 25th April so literally 9 days ago!!

Thats so good youl jave a lovely bank holiday now x

I hope you guys get good news too ❤️❤️

Brilliant!
Now someone can possibly claim Carer's Allowance for you.

So at the moment it's just @Shebaduke to go.
Fingers crossed, girl.