PIP REVIEW, STILL WAITING!

[Queenanne20]

Dh's PIP award is due to end in April this year. We received a review form which I completed and returned by due date of 20th September 2024. I sent it tracked so know they received it, it was a large package as I included lots of evidence. We still haven't heard anything, payments are still going in to the bank account but I'm worried as what will happen when we get to the end of the award date in April. It was granted for three years and the three years will be up in April. We are Preston, Lancashire area. Does anyone have any advice?

So sorry for your dad!

so I hit the 7 week mark after assessment yesterday and called them again, asked to speak to someone higher. Lo and behold they can’t understand why my decision hasn’t been made, as they are actually turning them around at 4 weeks at the moment, though they say 6 just in case. Tried my case worker, out of office and so was her manager. He is emailing them to say they need to make the decision with 24 hours, so hopefully Tuesday I’ll finally get an answer!!!

Aw thanks, he was 80 and it was a short illness so was peaceful. I wish you well too!

Wahoo! I’ve been reawarded for 3 years AND gone up to enhanced mobility! 💃

Hi all sorry to jump on, my award ends in August, the most recent text I’ve had was from the assessment service, is it still possible to have a paper review if they’re looking at it or will I definitely have to have an assessment does anybody know? Thanks.

I got my medical report and looks like I will be keeping the enhanced care but losing the mobility - and a review in 18 months. My last award was for 6 yrs.

Not sure whether it is worth the stress of querying it or just leaving it. It might just be easier on my MH to do the latter.

I also noticed they have taken some of my '4' points scores and replaced them with '2's which worries me with regard the proposed PIP changes.

I think it's possible to have paper based but most get an assessment.

Do you know if I can appeal the mobility part and length of award on my new award and keep the care part (which they are awarding me) in payment please?

hi everyone i have my pip assessment a week today with maximus im hoping to have this changed to video call so they can see how my mental health effects me i was just wondering if anyone’s had there assessment with them to know if they’ve been honest/reasonable and how long they’ve took with reports etc

@Orangesandlemons77 do you know what the form sent to your gps was asking? And was maximus the assessment provider please.

It was Serco, it asked things like to list the conditions, about any investigations and how they affect your life (my GPs left those bits black though) It might be online if you google, not sure.

blank not black

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Has anyone recently done a MR , if so how long did it take and did it go in anyone’s favour .
thank you

@Orangesandlemons77 after assessment how long was it until pip made your decision?

I haven't had the decision yet, just asked for and got the medical report

could anyone tell me how long it was from assessment to pip receiving your report? i had mine today and don’t know how long till dwp will receive it for me to request a copy of

DWP received it next day and I requested it.

@Disneybride was this maximus by any chance?

No - Capita for myself

@Orangesandlemons77 i think i may be in a similar boat to you regarding mobility. i got 12 points on 11f but think there going to drop me this time as i go out less, do you mind me asking if this is what happened to you, would you mind letting me know if dwp award enhanced or standard based of report when they make your decision im very stressed

I'm stressed too, trying to not think about it too much, still waiting for the decision letter. I used to have the point for the planning and following an unfamiliar journey but they have taken that away this time but their reasoning is a bit odd, saying things like I use a sat nav but I don't drive?

However I still have enhanced care so unsure whether to bother challenging it particularly as the low mobility is not worth very much.

I do go out alone and in familiar places so agree with not getting the other points though. I mean I sometimes can't but don't want to get paranoid about if I do go out alone as I think that is bad for my mental health too, and would make it worse.

@Orangesandlemons77 oh i’m sorry, i hope you get the right decision. I really don’t go out alone not even to familiar places i haven’t in 6 years. I think I’ll have to do an MR but hoping to call the pip line and maybe leave a note for the DM. You’d think they would appreciate people struggling so badly and not make us wait on edge like this, i get there busy but it’s still so challenging. How odd about the satnav thing, i told them i couldn’t drive, wondering what they could possibly of been thinking

Yours might be ok though if you told them that, with me I made it clear I do out alone

I think the whole PIP process is terrible for our mental health. It's definitely making mine worse. It makes it hard to think about trying more stuff independently in case this can be seen as a sign of improvement.

I think the DLA system was better where it was a form and then a bit to get filled in from your GP or specialist, rather than these assessment companies.

@Orangesandlemons77 hi do you mind me asking how long it took for the official decision as i’m still waiting.

Hi does anyone know if you can get enhanced daily living with major depression disorder I really struggle with my daily needs taking meds eating etc have only just been given the diagnosis