PIP appointment finally arrived!

[MadamePetitPois]

Good morning everyone,

So a text has popped through to say that I have got a telephone appointment regarding my PIP application. It’s a morning appointment at the beginning of next month and I’m now equally relieved and nervous. I applied back in August so this has been a long time coming.

A couple of questions for those that have been through it. Approximately how long after the interview do they let you know their decision and approximately how long will the interview last? It takes me a while to come round in the morning due to pain and stiffness so I might not be at my best mentally!

[Pippy25]

Just wanted to wish you well for your assessment and send some supportive wishes to you. xx

[MadamePetitPois in reply to Pippy25]

Hi Pippy thank you so much, that means so much to me. You take care and stay well xx

[MadamePetitPois]

Thank you Ajay this information is really helpful. Stay safe and well :))

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Good luck .. don’t worry about not being your best in the morning this shows them how you struggle. Make sure you answer questions as if this your worst day and if you have more bad days than good please tell them .. the nature of this disease means we have good days but the bad days are the ones they need to here about. Don’t be stoic tell it as it as it is ..

[nomoreheels]

I've only had face to face assessments but they've lasted around an hour, my review a little more. Telephone assessments I understand are similar, but of course it depends on how involved your needs are & how the assessor conducts the assessment. I received notification of my award a day over a fortnight, similar for my renewal but with the situation as it is it could be a tad longer. You can request the assessors report around a week after, if that helps at all? Always good to have this should you disagree with his/her findings.

All the best & I hope you receive the correct entitlement for your needs. Do let us know how it went, not only so we know but it helps others considering applying for PIP or like yourself going through the process.

[Zoeeee20]

I had my telephone assessment today they just went over the questions in the form I was on the phone for 20 minutes not sure if that’s good or bad as I was thinking it was around 45 minutes now just the nervous wait for a decision they said will take 8 weeks Hope your appointment goes well x

[MadamePetitPois in reply to Zoeeee20]

Thank you I’ll let you all know. Fingers crossed for you too xx

[MadamePetitPois]

Appointment for today had been cancelled! It was booked for 9am, got a call at 9:25 to say that assessor was ill. Re-booked for the end of the month! Oh dear more stress and waiting!