P.I.P. timescales...

N9eav

billywilly wrote: »

I wonder if anybody knows of the figures where the claimant is refused PIP and is successful at either the MR or appeal. Those that don't appeal either accept the decision as being the right one or don't know what to do or how to do it.
Even if the success figure on MR or appeal is only 50%, it does beg the question if those that don't ask for a MR or appeal, 50% have accepted a wrong decision.

Not sure. A freedom of Information act request might reveal the figures, but that is best left for a journalist. But for some reason the media are not really interested in it. I have tried to highlight the issues of delays, refusals and poor service, but I have seen little in the media about it. I even wrote to the Labour shadow minister for health, thinking they might want to bash the coalition on the figures...... Not interested.... Something funny going on somewhere.

billywilly

N9eav wrote: »

Not sure. A freedom of Information act request might reveal the figures, but that is best left for a journalist. But for some reason the media are not really interested in it. I have tried to highlight the issues of delays, refusals and poor service, but I have seen little in the media about it. I even wrote to the Labour shadow minister for health, thinking they might want to bash the coalition on the figures...... Not interested.... Something funny going on somewhere.

It doesn't surprise me that nothing is being done. No political party or politician wants to be seen as coming down in FAVOUR of benefit claimants. Exposing unsavory facts that do not fit in with any political party's ambition to reduce benefit claimants and the welfare budget just will not happen.

densol_2

I sent my application in on 17th Dec and had my PIP assessment today - 6th May. Essex

My mate sent her application in on around 15th April, assessment around 30th April and decision today ( 0 points ) !! That's around 3 weeks !!!

densol_2

I sent my application in on 17th Dec and had my PIP assessment today - 6th May. Essex

My mate sent her application in on around 15th April, assessment around 30th April and decision today ( 0 points ) !! That's around 3 weeks !!! Newcastle

lotsjams

My brown envelope arrived today.......I had my PIP assessment on 8th April,a very distressing experience,but I survived.The Atos woman was very thorough but at the time I thought this is ok.
I currently receive lower rate mobility.
They have decided that I'm not entitled to PIP......
I got 6 points for the Daily Living component
I got 0 points for Mobility component
I feel gutted,it says that I can ask for a Reconsideration but it doesnt tell me how to do this,can anyone advice me,thanks in advance

billywilly

lotsjams wrote: »

My brown envelope arrived today...I feel gutted,it says that I can ask for a Reconsideration but it doesn't tell me how to do this,can anyone advice me,thanks in advance

It depends a lot on how strong you are to fight the system and the quality of evidence you have.

N9eav

lotsjams wrote: »

My brown envelope arrived today.......I had my PIP assessment on 8th April,a very distressing experience,but I survived.The Atos woman was very thorough but at the time I thought this is ok.
I currently receive lower rate mobility.
They have decided that I'm not entitled to PIP......
I got 6 points for the Daily Living component
I got 0 points for Mobility component
I feel gutted,it says that I can ask for a Reconsideration but it doesnt tell me how to do this,can anyone advice me,thanks in advance

There are instructions somewhere. First you phone their helpline number and request a reconsideration. You have 30 days I believe to do this.
https://www.gov.uk/pip/appeals


Once they agree to look at it again, you will need to send then the reason why you think their decision is wrong.
Re state your disability issues. Use the points chart below to know how they score and where they failed to score your disability properly. Get some legal help from a charity that might normally help those with your condition, Get more evidence like from a GP or other professional who knows your disabilities.


It's certainly worth doing if you feel you have been short changed.


http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system

skye_

I've just been awarded standard living component, thouht I would get mobility but I'm not going to appeal. Thank you for everyone who has given advice.

So my timescale was.. applied Aug 2014, F2F end of April 2015, decision 16th May 2015.

no1wf

I can't remember when my Dad applied on paper, but he had his home visit about 27th April and he got his letter today (16/05). So almost 3 weeks!

2007skye

At least it's over Skye xxx