PIP Review - Delays?

Hi all,

This recurring thing about waiting times fof assessment results. If my review takes as long as some of the reported ones, I will have reached state pension age by the time I get a result.

Well, bit of a long shot but ......ongoing and light touch?

Now I wish I could believe that.

Phra k.

Just an update in case of use to members or mods, received appointment for a telephone assessment today.

In short, exactly 7 months from returning PIP review forms to having an assessment appointment. Hope this helps anyone wondering or worried by delays.

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Mid Nov 2020 - PIP Review forms received in post.

Mid Jan 2021 - Forms returned by deadline (extended due to illness and Christmas).

Mid July 2021 - Telephone Assessment Appointment booked (given just under 2 weeks notice, by text).

Got my PIP award renewed, same levels and for a year longer than before! Many thanks to this site for producing such excellent guides and support here - both really helpful for dealing with a stressful, prolonged review period, of a complex benefit.

Just a final update on the timings in case of use for others/mods:

In short, the whole review process, from receiving forms to then getting a decision took nearly 9 months.


Mid Nov 2020 - PIP Review forms received in post.

Mid Jan 2021 - Forms returned by deadline (extended due to illness and Christmas).

Mid July 2021 - Telephone Assessment Appointment booked (given just under 2 weeks notice, by text).

Was told the DWP would take 8 weeks to process the assessment report and make decision - but it took just over 3 weeks.

Start August 2021 - Decision issued.



Note: my assessor also told me that they have been told that telephone assessments for most people are here to stay, not temporary