Pip

[Mojo17]

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

[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 in reply to stone-UK]

Thanks stone I will read them

[mmzetor]

good luck hope you are successful

[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]

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

[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]

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]

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

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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]

Thanks

[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]

Have you got copd