PIP

[blueboy1]

Hi all. Ok I had f2f 3 weeks ago, on friday got letter to say they had everything they need to make a decision. How long till they tell me. My hand was shaking when i was opening the letter as i thought it was my letter to tell me what and if i had got pip. Why send this letter out. Cant sleep again now. xxx

[Philip]

At one time id say the longer it takes the more chance it would be good news but its All daft now so it could be any time sorry.

[ottopup2 in reply to Philip]

I have not spoke to anyone that has had this letter so think its bad, and still no report that i have asked for

[Philip in reply to Philip]

Have a look at benefits and work, you might be better off asking there, that's their main ones who give great advice.

[Matilda_1922]

I received my letter about a week after that letter with result. I hope it's good news for you. 👍

[ottopup2 in reply to Matilda_1922]

Thank you was yours good or not.

[Matilda_1922 in reply to ottopup2]

Good following appeal standard rate.

[ottopup2 in reply to Matilda_1922]

Thanks, i really don't think i will get it. Gut feeling. Why send that letter i never understand. xx

[GillyGangGong]

I received a text to say they had all necessary information. When claiming via telephone they ask you how you would like to be contacted letter, telephone, text service ect im assuming you said by letter try not to worry I'm sure it doesn't mean anything other than they have all information needed to make a decision. I know the waiting is really hard good luck ! Xx

[Martinilady]

I received a txt to say they had received my application 4 weeks after I sent it then Ive just received a letter (6wls later) asking me to go for an assessment. I gave been claiming basic living allowance only for the last 2yrs but still have to go for an assessment.

[AARA]

Hi blueboy1,

Hope you get the right PIP decision for you and that the process does not take too long.

Years ago I worked at the Citizen's Advice Bureau. In the days before PIP I helped with many DLA applications and lots of appeals.

I would encourage anyone to get advice from your local CAB or similar organisation when applying for a disability benefit. We used to warn clients that it was often necessary to appeal the initial decision, even in those days. So if you are not successful do appeal the decision. If your appeal is successful your benefit should be backdated. I appreciate this is not what you really want to hear right now., but I hope it helps you and others in the longer term.

Best of luck.

AARA

[blueboy1 in reply to AARA]

Thanks i did get help from CAB, i will just have to wait, I will appeal if i need to. Thanks for your kind help. x

[GillyGangGong]

Any news on your decision 😬