Dont understand why my pip assesment has gone to Audit, why ? What does this .mean and how long does it take ? Any 1 else been there ? X

[Wolf221400]

Pip audit ???

[Sillysausage234]

Means your case has been chosen for an audit and qualiity check.....that your assessment was carried out by the book .shouldn’t affect the outcome...good luck

[Wolf221400 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Oh that's good , by the book do u know how long these take to do ? It's been 3 weeks already x

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Wolf221400]

No sorry...lots of variables I suppose....which area ....your case file content..etc ...but I would imagine f they are keeping an eye on yours maybe timescale might work in your favour.

[Wolf221400 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Ok I give it a few weeks n call them up again , I didn't get told it went to audit, only I call them up to ask for my report and they havent received it this was a week after and bk n forth from assesors had a call from assessirsors again to ask more questions n called up dwp for them to say it's gone to audit x

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Wolf221400]

Yeah unfortunately you have to be patient......easier said than done when your anxiously waiting 😂

[Wolf221400 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Yes very true it's been 22 weeks so far n counting but I've waited this long so fingers crossed . I let you know soon as I do . Thank u so much have a lovely day at least the sun is shining be safe x

[Shazza1968 in reply to Sillysausage234]

My PIP is going to tribunal but that was meant to be in April but because of covid19 I haven’t heard anything from them ! Is this right ? BTW I put my PIP IN ON 24 th july2019 ... I’m not impressed as I had to use what little money I had to buy a mobility scooter 🥺

[Wolf221400 in reply to Shazza1968]

Oh gosh that's long , have you called them up to get a date ? They must have some information by now its awful this waiting game I do feel 4 u x

[Dewy9698 in reply to Shazza1968]

I put my claim in for PIP last sept, and only had my phone assessment yesterday! (Prepared for a fight now! 🥊) I also have had to buy a mobility scooter out of my own money! Which like you I can't afford but need. It's a complete joke!

🌻😊

[Dewy9698]

Hi

Good luck! 🍀 I hope you hear soon and you get the levels you deserve and need.

Ive been waiting since last Sept for the outcome. Last time I rang, which was end if April, I was told that someone would be in touch soon for my phone assessment, I'm STILL waiting! 😴🤔......Think I'll ring them tomorrow!

Take care. 😊

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Omg . So if I'm right of what I'm reading you applied last September ? And havent had your assesment yet ?

I'm still waiting for the report back from the assesment let alone a result from dwp so I give up now it's like a night mare . I'm not going to call or get help calling them again anymore it just upsets me also my neurologist didn't call me either today is not a good day I'm feeling rubbish tbh x

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Im so sorry you're having a bad day, maybe tomorrow will be better. 🙏

Yep, last Sept I put my claim in. To be honest though, I think maybe the entire covid thing has mucked things up and probably causing delays.

I.get frustrated calling them too, often give up becasue the wait to get through is SO loooooong! I think I'll have to though. Knowing my luck, it'll have been lost somewhere! 😤 I do hope not.

Take care xx

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Yep you are probably correct hun . I'm resting now had enough today going bed taking meds n sleeping nx to my dog . Have a lovely evening and hopefully you will get some good news yourself some time soon take care to xx

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

You too! 😊 Have a restful evening with your snuggly, furry friend! 🐶 (I've a 🐶 and two 🐱's........they're lovely company! 💕) xx

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Aww I've 2 dogs n 2 🦆🦆s but my other dog is out side guarding his feathered friends they love each other 1 big happy family . Call me crazy but I'm a dog n duck lover lol xx

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Ahhhh 🙂 Nothing crazy about that! 🤪 lol xx

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Anyway be safe n hope it goes well with your claim , I let you know if I have any news in the future about mine mwahh xx

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Please do and likewise. Take care 🙂🌻xx

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Did you have any luck as yet or you still waiting , I'm still waiting for my report its still with the heath people they said it's still in audit and no time scale its been 5 weeks now this is ridiculous x

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Hi

It's a complete joke, making sick people jump through hoops! The entire welfare system is flawed.......badly!

I finally managed to get through to PIP today, after trying numerous times and giving up because the wait was SO long, only to be told it was still with the assessors, that things are delayed because of Covid (No! You don't say!) and as they were independent of PIP, they just gave me their number and told me that I had to contact them directly. I'll do that tomorrow.

I just know there's going to be a problem though, somewhere! 🤨 Oh the joys!

😊🌻

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Oh gosh , yep been told one thing from hp assesor people n dwp took over a hour waiting again just to be told call back in a week then we might have your report bk . Yes I understand it's hard times , dont they use technology to communicate? So bk to waiting n more being fobbed off by both , I'm sure this is there new trate making ppl feel ill n stressed more than they did in the beginning just to add to there individual heath condition , I do hope you dont have to wait long tomorrow to be told the same again. .Even the weather s not nice puts a downer on me dull n gloom.y so sad today . Gd luck n be safe let .e know how it goes x

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Yeah, they just treat disabled people like crap!

I'm finding the whole thing, and I'm pretty sure you must too, hugely frustrating.... two steps forward and three steps back! 😡

I'll let you know how I get on.

Take care. 😊🌻

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

I totally agree with you hun , note nite rest well n I try do the same 😙

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

You too 😊🌻

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

So called Dwp they sent email to hp people last week to chase it up apparently, once report bk its gonna take 6 weeks they said as of bk log . Called hp people and they still are quality control checking it . So no time scale with them . Dwp said they cant do nothing without the report ie make a desition . Hp ppl are useless surely dont take over 5 weeks to go over a paperwork . So gonna be a long wait . I give up .

Did you have any luck with yours hun xx

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Morning 😊

What a complete shambles! A case of the right hand, definitely doesn't know what the left hand is doing! Typical behaviour of the DWP it seems! 😡 Truly frustrating! 🤦🏼‍♀️

Me? Oh, god, I've not even rung them yet! I'm trying to work up the courage (cos I absolutely know that they're gonna have f**ked up somewhere!) and the energy to! If I drank i might've seriously considered a shot of something stronger than the coffee I'm drinking before calling them! 😉 Lol 🤣

😊🌻

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Wow yep definitely feel the same go have a coffee n call them. Convince yourself it's a strong vodka or something n u do just fine gd luck xx

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

I will! I'll let you know how I get on.

😊🌻

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Ok hope u get on ok n dont give up xx❤🌹

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Hi

Well......finally rang (and without the need of a stiff drink! Lol) the dreaded Atos (Or whomever the call themselves these days!) earlier.

I've got a telephone assessment on this coming Weds morning.

I'm now absolutely dreading it because I've heard nightmares about them ( but you hear absolutely awful experiences with them at face to face too......I've personally experienced them with my elder son, and on one occasion for myself too, for which I was awarded a big fat "Zero" and didnt have the energy to fight them at the time or again, until this claim which was prompted by my GP).

So......let the fight begin (🥊) when I hear what (or not!) they decide to award me.......I'm expecting it! I've had to fight them twice now for my autistic son.

So......let the fight begin (🥊) when I hear what (or not!) they decide to award me.......I'm expecting it! I've had to fight them twice now for my autistic son.

I dunno why they have to stress vulnerable sick people like this......I'll be worrying about it from now till its over.

Hope you're ok 😊🌻

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Hi ya . Wow I didn't know that this had happened to you let alone your son ,that's awfull . Yes I totally agree with you ,they put ppl to there limits via stress levels and anxiety so unfair and it had a affect on there wellbeing . I think I have called them up more times now than I have my whole lifetime. The dwp clearly dont know there left from there right these days or they cant be at all bothered . As for Atos hp there worse fobbing u off with a script in front of them . Anyway Finaly got trew to them again and Atos hp have finished audit 6 long weeks to do it and have said they have sent dwp the report bk electronically and the paper report . So there I am again dwp saying they havent received it yet and it was sent on 9th so I'm going to wait till monday n call dwp bk again n keep bugging them till they know my name automatically lol they seriously are a joke . Now apparently gotta wait 6 to 8 more weeks for a decision if they have my report grrrrrrr. I'm wishing you the very best on Wednesday . I had 2 ppl on the fone asking questions but I did have a family member help . I do recommend you have some 1 with you . Yes they seemed nice n polite but fire questions on repeat

Mode dont give u time to answer n reverse psychology is there trate . Asking questions u just answered and asking again 5 mins later totally confusing if not nerve racking . But my family member stepped in and said to the hp she a swerved u that already . There reply was we are just going over it again so I had to answer again but I answered the same as I'm telling the truth . This is long winded sorry . Anyway fingers crossed for you n gd luck dont worry or try not to . I be thinking about u . Let me know how it goes after . Be safe n look after yourself n son mwahhh xx🥰

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Ah.......thanks for the reply and advice, I'll take it all onboard next week. I've anxiety anyway, so I'm a nervous wreck just thinking about it.

I've two autistic sons ( both in their early 20's) but, thankfully my younger one is working etc, it's my elder one that needs more support. I don't know how I'd cope I'd I had to fight the DWP for both of them, plus myself! 😱

As for yourself, yep, they're d**ks! Its shambolic and they've no idea what they're doing! Look at it this way, the longer they take, the more money ( I know its not all about money though, it's so much more about validation and recognition, but it helps) they'll have to backdate you when it's all finally sorted out. Then treat yourself and celebrate your victory! 🙂 And 🤞they award you what you need.

All we want is the help we need, we shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get it! I don't know why they can't just accept what our GP's ( and other Drs) tell them about us, after all, they're the ones that are dealing with us day to day and know us and how our conditions affect us more than anybody!

I'll definitely let you know how I get on.

Have a lovely weekend and take care.

😊🌻xx

(Feel free to inbox me if you like 😊)

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Hi

Just off the phone for my PIP phone assessment (an exhausting hour and 15 mins and later!). She seemed all nicely, nicey, but I'll bet I have a fight on my hands (again), I just get that feeling!

We shall see!

Hope you're ok.

😊🌻

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Hi hun wow that was almost as long as mine . Mine was 140 mins n yes them all nice on the fone glad I got trew it as nerve racking it is . Now the big long wait for you on results I do feel for you ,the whole process is hard n has affect on your well being emotionally mentally and physically this should never be like this . Poor sick ppl fighting for what's rightfully theres let alone trying to cope with there illness and every day life . It's wrong totally wrong as not every disability is physicall and shown . Anyway fingers crossed for you try not to stress about it it's done. Good news for me tho finaly the audit completed I was bk n forth on the fone with help from my family members and I have been awarded I'm waiting for the report and letter to tell me exactly there desition n why ect . I know a payment is being made hopefully by tomorrow or Monday . And its awarded for 2 years n then a review in june 2022 n do it again but for now I can rest and get on with my life and focus on getting better bit by bit . Keep in touch hun and if your feeling down tx . I wish I could give u my nb or email but not sure its allowed on hear which is a shame a s we have a connection and its gd to talk n get trew things together than alone . Many thanks for ur help n keep in touch mwahh ❤🦆🦆🌹🌺🌻x

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

Aw.....thanks for your lovely reply. 😘And, I'm SO glad you've finally got it sorted! You can relax now for a bit! 😊

They should've given you a longer award time though! 🤨 Last time my son was only awarded for only 6 months (and the award he got was lower than his previous one). He got his award letter, then straight at the back of it, within less than a week, he got another to say his review was due for the next! I was livid! 🤬 Wrote a mandatory reconsideration and got him awarded his original rates and for 3 years! It was extremely stressful! My son has Autism, it's a lifelong condition, it's not gonna disappear overnight, he's always gonna need a level of support! For people like him, yourself and myself, the awards should be longer for people with lifelong, chronic illnesses, in my opinion anyway.

You're right, the system really is flawed, causing sick and vulnerable people maximum stress! I was so worried about it, I didn't sleep at all the night before and I felt sick to my stomach waiting for the call yesterday, I actually thought about ignoring it and just leaving it! But I had a serious word with myself (😂) and decided that would've let them win!

I just know I'm gonna have a fight with them though.......I've yet to meet someone who hasnt!

Take good care of yourself, treat yourself to something nice, you deserve it!

😘😊🌻xx

p.s I'll inbox you

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Aww bless you and ur son many thanks again and try de stress have a nice cuppa tea n cake that always works for me n dont let it get you down as hard a thing s get keep positive if u can n yes I'm going to buy myself another duck as my pets make me happy n relaxed miss freada is my favourite she quacks away n sits on my lap n cheers me up on bad days which helps stress levels n yes I'm crazy but that's me lol xx be safe n take care mwahhh xx

[Dewy9698 in reply to Wolf221400]

I love all animals and, yeah, they're a huge benefit psychologically!

Go get that duck girl and I'll have a chamomile tea! 😘🌻😊

[Wolf221400 in reply to Dewy9698]

Yep I will n I'm drinking lemon tea home made lol enjoy x