Adult disability Scotland

[Fmcr]

Hi am from Scotland and we no longer have PIP its now called adult disability Scotland and I applied for the back in November and I they received all my paperwork from myself on the 21st December 2022, and I still haven't had any response on whether or not am getting it or not. I was just wondering if anyone else here is from Scotland and currently waiting on or gets adult disability payment. If so how long did it take for you to get a answer from them. I have called them many times and they keep saying the same thing that a case worker hasn't looked at it and they'll be in touch as soon as they make a decision.

[Fmcr]

Am sorry am not sure what obe is?

[Fmcr]

I had my sister in law help me with the application form. When I phone them they are very nice bit a lot of the time they just say they have a massive back log. Now while I understand that there has been postal strikes and they had a lot of back log with covid but it seems to be taking forever. I just wish they would be able to give me some sort of time frame of how long it will take.

[Dizzytwo Moderator in reply to Fmcr]

One of our admin teams hubby had his pip review and he just got his decision after a 12 months wait. So sadly it sounds like the answer to your question is how long is a piece of string. Fingers crossed you wont have to wait too long.

Momo

[Fmcr in reply to Dizzytwo]

It's not a review answer am waiting for its to find out if am getting adult disability payment.

[Dizzytwo Moderator in reply to Fmcr]

Hi, yes I understood. But was just using that as maybe some kind of timescale for other awards. I do know many have waited almost that long for their first pip award. There is a big back log and it is taking quite some time.

Some fall lucky and hear quite quickly.

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee]

the thing to keep in mind is the ADP process is very different than that carried out for PIP by the DWP. I think the times are a lot quicker due to the process in Scotland being completely different. I think Hazel_Angelstar could comment on this.

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff in reply to desquinn]

I think I've seen 6-8 months being mentioned. I suspect that it may be taking longer than anticipated purely down to the number of applicants.

[Dor1]

I also applied for this in November. I haven't had an award letter yet but received a back dated payment put into my bank account yesterday. My Gp phoned me at the end of January to say that she had had a letter from them asking for more information. Hopefully you should hear something soon.

[Fmcr in reply to Dor1]

Can I ask when u put the 2nd part of the your claim in cause as you'll know its done in two parts. My 2nd part they received on the 21st December 2022, so I guess if you've heard from them then hopefully it won't be long to I've hear from them.

[Dor1]

1st part was actually the end of September and 2nd part was beginning of November.

[Fmcr in reply to Dor1]

My 1st part was put in at the end of November and the 2nd was received by them on the 21st December so here's hoping that'll hear something soon from them.

[Bar123ney]

hi I’m from Scotland yes I think it’s taking longer than usual. I’m on pip still but awaiting an appeal. If I can put in context I put my appeal in january and they said they have up until April to look at it. So you have phoned them at least they know you are waiting . Hope this helps 🤞

[Dor1]

Got my award letter yesterday, been awarded standard living component and the higher mobility. Both awarded for 5 years. Hope you do not have to wait much longer to hear from them.

[Fmcr in reply to Dor1]

If I can ask when did you apply for A.D.P how long did ur claim take.