Pip: I have just sent my pip form back... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

56,238 members66,863 posts

Pip

Mojo17 profile image
12 Replies

I have just sent my pip form back I enclosed a letter from my consultant and a copy of my repeat prescription I have got copd and depression. Does any body know how long it takes to get a reply from pip, and doe everbody have to go for a face to face assessment

Written by
Mojo17 profile image
Mojo17
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
12 Replies
stone-UK profile image
stone-UK

Hi

If you look to the right of your post, you will see a section titled, related post. There are several good post with links worthy of a read.

Mojo17 profile image
Mojo17 in reply tostone-UK

Thanks stone I will read them

mmzetor profile image
mmzetor

good luck hope you are successful

Mandy6513 profile image
Mandy6513

I never had to have an assessment of any kind and have often read posts about people fighting to get this payment which is a disgrace......Like you i sent a letter from my consultant and a few other things and heard back 3 weeks later

Mojo17 profile image
Mojo17

Thank you Mandy I take it you got it then, have you got copd

tannie profile image
tannie

I had appointment about 4 weeks after returned form, Am now waiting for results, They told me I would hear from them in three or four weeks so due any day. A week after appointment I received word from DWP they had all my information and would be in touch. I do not envy anyone going for this appointment, I was a nervous wreck, had an operation on the Tuesday and my appointment was the Friday so was not in best of fettle . I do not like among strangers at best of times and rarely go out without husband so by time I got there was up to high doh. However the NHS Rep. was very nice and patient .I am waiting not so patiently for results. Good luck

Stephend profile image
Stephend

Morning mojo17

I put my form in may had assessments in June given in July capita came to my house they like to do I think it so they can see you way it is for you at home I like them pips about every day movements I got it good look you should be alright stay safe

Mojo17 profile image
Mojo17

Thank you all for your replies will let you know haw I get on

Just a note for any that are looking for threads about PIP (or ESA) and what to do, specifically about including your documents, letters, notes, prescriptions etc.

First, gather all such paperwork and make at least 2 copies of each, I usually make 3,

It is important that before you copy, each page must have your full name, date of birth and National insurance number at the top of it. This is because if it becomes detached when the DWP have it, if it is not easily identifiable it may well not find it`s way back into your pack.

Needless to say, if it is the original and you have no copies the problem is compounded.

Often the same personal medical documents will be used in claims for both PIP and ESA, hence at least 2 copies, but I find it useful to replace each copy as it is used.

Lastly, I keep all PIP correspondence in a file, same with ESA, with important names, phone numbers, websites etc written on the front for quick reference.

PS

Sorry about hijacking your thread, just seemed a good place to mention this.

Mojo17 profile image
Mojo17

Thanks

Bagpuss1972 profile image
Bagpuss1972

I heard back within about 4 weeks and was given an assessment date about 2 weeks later. My assessment was scheduled at Wigan Lancs and I live near Staffs border at 9am which was not amusing with school run for a 5 year old to organise and my husband needing to drive me there. I phoned and changed appointment to somewhere more local as could not do original date due to prescheduled hospital tests. Sent off some further medical info my consultant had prepared for me for in the interim. On receipt of this info my face to face assessment was cancelled and PIP decision granted.

Mojo17 profile image
Mojo17

Have you got copd

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

PIP assessment

Hi I need help and advice on an up coming PIP face to face assessment I am suffering from servere...
simon126 profile image

PIP

Hi everyone . Does anyone on here with copd know if my partner can claim PIP , my partner has been...

Home visit PIP assessment

Have face to face tomorrow for pip, have severe copd on oxygen and numerous meds including oramorph...
Agnes62 profile image

PIP Claim who will do my assessment?

Hi all, i have recently applied for PIP on 30th october 2013 and was told forms will be sent to me...
Ortho1 profile image

Concerns Over Pip Assesment

I have made executive descison re FARSE of PIP Assesment. Even have case nummber ready for if i...

Moderation team

See all
AsthmaandLung profile image
AsthmaandLungAdministrator
Claire_ALUK profile image
Claire_ALUKAdministrator
moderator_AandLUK profile image
moderator_AandLUKAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.