PIP question

[Mathex]

hi all. Just had my telephone PIP assessment this morning. 3rd time applying…

Was meant to have assessment on the 8th but was contacted 15mins past appointment time to say assessor called in sick last minute. Appointment rescheduled for the 22nd.

They called yesterday to check if still okay for today, then had a missed call around 8am. They called again just after 9 to say assessor running behind by 10mins.

Assessor called at 09:39 and it took about 45mins. 30mins later I had a text from DWP saying they have received a written report.

I feel they are just messing me around, feels like report was written before the assessment was conducted lol. Anyone had similar experiences

xx

[Dinkie]

they write the report as they are speaking to you. It doesn’t mean it was pre written. Don’t worry too much or over think it. You can apply for a copy of the report. My relative asked for a copy 2 days after the assessment and got it well before any decision letter. The report will give you an idea of what the likely outcome is and give you time to consider your response i if needed for the Mandatory Reconsideration (MR). Good luck and try not to worry - easier said than done I know

[Mathex in reply to Dinkie]

Thank you so much for your response and your reassurance, there I was sitting here thinking there was no way she could have completed a report within that timeframe lol x

[hazelcats in reply to Mathex]

After my assessment I did also receive a text from DWP to say they had received the assessors report and it could take up to 8 weeks to get their decision. Luckily I heard back within a week.I have also asked for a transcribe copy of assessors report in case I need it for any future review.

[Mathex in reply to hazelcats]

Thank you for taking your time to respond to my post. Good to hear it wasn’t “pre-written” like I assumed lol. Was it good news for you if you don’t mind me asking!

[hazelcats in reply to Mathex]

Hello Mathex, i think because we dont always have good times interacting with officials we tend to be a bit suspicious ( well, I do anyway!)Yes, fortunately I was awarded the standard day to day part and standard part for mobility too, for 3 years,with a review in 2 years.

Wishing you well x

[Mathex in reply to hazelcats]

That’s fantastic news. Happy for you xx

[Smilesalot]

That was extremely rude at least but no doubt they were messing you around. For that I'm sorry they did that to you.It shows what that were capable of

Don't give in , even complain.

Sorry just woke up lol.

Hugs hun x

[Mathex in reply to Smilesalot]

Aww thank you for taking your time to respond. It’s nerve wrecking as it is but am not going to just give in lol x

[Smilesalot]

Hi again hun, I've got this to come. I get DLA at the moment and ESA. But as a legacy I'll have to apply for PIP. Every benefit I've ever had I've had to go to tribunal. So I'm scared to move. I'm mad 😠 on ur behalf at them messing you around so much grrr.

I'm glad you are going to fight. Good luck hun

Dawn 🤗

[Mathex in reply to Smilesalot]

After 2 refusals I have finally been awarded, 3rd time lucky. Wishing you all the best hun when you decide to go ahead and apply for PIP xx

[Smilesalot in reply to Mathex]

I'm delighted for you hun 🤗

[Jaxie64]

I think the assessor will have already filled in quite a bit from the information questionnaire that you sent in before your assessment. That's why it's so important to fill in as much as you can on the assessment forms that are sent out to you. Anyway good luck to you. Let us know how you get on. Everyone will be rooting for you. It's such an awful procedure to go through.Best wishes

Jax

[Mathex in reply to Jaxie64]

So sorry for late response, been down with chest infection, ended up in A&E last week due to concerns with my breathing. Fab news though is that I finally got awarded standard daily, such a relief xx

[Mathex]

UPDATE

I received a text on the 31st to say I have been awarded standard daily but no mobility. Back pay from July 23rd, money in my account Saturday midnight and letter received Saturday morning. Am so relieved. All the best to everyone applying/who has applied 🤗

[Bertjolly]

Hi Mathex. May I please ask if you got awarded lwcra for fibromyalgia?

I was diagnosed 24 years ago.

It is only now that I've applied.

Thankyou

[Mathex in reply to Bertjolly]

Hiya. No I was awarded PIP , got fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Am in receipt of universal credit, I sent in my UC50 and it arrived on the day it was due back (that was in August) apparently according to them I missed the deadline so it was put to the decision maker for a decision, I haven’t heard anything since but I keep getting asked for fitnotes. Been handing these in since April so I don’t know way forward now x

[Mathex in reply to Bertjolly]

Hiya. Just to update you as you had asked about LWCRA. I had a message in my journal in January that the decision maker had looked at my form and I would get an assessment appointment letter soon.

Got booked a face-2-face Feb 8th but I was in so much agony so I called and asked for telephone assessment which was granted

About 20mins before the appointment I had a call to say they were running behind, waited 2hrs and noone called so I called back as it was nearly 5pm. Was given a new appointment for 26th Feb

Got a letter in my journal on the 13th March to say I had been awarded LWCRA and mentioned I would get some money, haven’t had any further information or payment since. Hope you have had success with yours too x

[Bertjolly in reply to Mathex]

Hello mathex How nice to hear from you.

Wonderful news that you got awarded lcwra 😊 what a relief for you!

Yes my call was running late.

The call was around 30 minutes, by the tone in the voice I didn't think I'd get awarded.

You'll contacted via your universal credit.

And they'll tell you from when etc.

It's monthly.

The first payment I got was in January and it was part payment, then February was a bit more not sure if that'll be my actual monthly amount.

If your not sure of anything look on fb they have a site for universal credit.

Just be careful what information you put on there.

I just read people's questions and answers mainly but

I asked a couple of questions

So chuffed for you. Xx

I'm anxious about the up coming changes

[Mathex in reply to Bertjolly]

Aww so happy for you too that you got awarded xx

[Bertjolly]

HiThankyou for replying.

Oh no that's awful ,arriving the day it was due back.

But that's not your fault.

You must be so upset and frustrated.

Have you sent a message via your journal?

I sent my uc50 back in September, i know they've recieved it but no assessment yet x