PIP Review - Delays?

Hello,

Anyone know what normal handling times are for a PIP Review/Renewal at the moment?

It's now over 5 months since I sent my review form/evidence back in mid-Jan. I got a text (March I think) saying received and have heard nothing since. I haven't had any assessment appointment yet.

Is this the norm right now? I assume it is and they have a big covid backlog... but just finding the wait worrying so any insight on wait times appreciated.

Thanks

Glen

Hi
just as a matter of interest, I,ve been waiting for my 1st assessment for a full year now, I have had no confirmation of forms received (I did send recorded delivery) and on my online U.C. account, it still says "we are assessing your case & you do not need to contact us" or words to that effect

Thanks very much for replying BIS, appreciated.

Just called them. 1 hr 10 mins to get through. Thought I'd pop back and share what I was told in case helps others here who find these things stressful or worry waiting too:

1. My case is still with the assessment provider - no update on DWP system since February.
2. Told me assessment service "running on skeleton staff", and DWP call handlers been told to stop giving out their direct number as they just pass people back to DWP, both sides unable to give any idea of time frame.
3. She told me there is a big backlog and to just wait until I hear from them in an unspecified time . . . (Payments will continue as normal). So I shall do just that

Why they can't publish online that there are significant delays or as a recording on the phone line - before waiting over an hour to be told what they are probably having to tell many people daily - is beyond me.

Same here, been waiting months for the process to conclude, had the call and filled in the forms - sent in Feb by recorded delivery. I find it helpful to browse this forum, steadies the nerves and provides info that is of use if the need to appeal arises. I also get support from sites that centre on health issues, many members have been through the PIP process. Fingers crossed for both of us - I'm reading the members guides on here to prepare for the worst - I always anticipate the worst and if it isn't bad news the subscription to this site will help others in the same boat.