P.I.P. timescales...

rich_shot2003

My DLA is due to run out Feb 2017 so when can i expect to get the form to move to PIP?

nannytone_2

rich_shot2003 wrote: »

My DLA is due to run out Feb 2017 so when can i expect to get the form to move to PIP?

when it plops through your door!

PIP us a total shambles

rich_shot2003

DWP got my forms back to them on Dec 23rd and still not heard back from them.

so how much longer should i leave it to contact them back as i know its not a month yet but dont want them to come up with any excuses to stop my DLA which runs out mid Feb.

poppy12345

rich_shot2003 wrote: »

DWP got my forms back to them on Dec 23rd and still not heard back from them.

so how much longer should i leave it to contact them back as i know its not a month yet but dont want them to come up with any excuses to stop my DLA which runs out mid Feb.

If you put a mobile number down on the form they'll text when they recieve them. As long as they got them before the deadline your DLA will continue. You could ring them as that's the only other way you'll know for sure if they recieved them.

yabbadabbadoo2011

Hi all, I recently had the DLA to pip letter just before this late Christmas so called them up as stated, was told would have form how your disability affects you, received it and filled it out and sent back promptly, the DWP has now passed it on to capita who does the assessments in my area on the 17th January and not heard anything since, is this usual? I'm just wondering if I will need a face to face assessment as it said in letter they would write again if I had to, should I be calling capita with it being a month later.

poppy12345

yabbadabbadoo2011 wrote: »

Hi all, I recently had the DLA to pip letter just before this late Christmas so called them up as stated, was told would have form how your disability affects you, received it and filled it out and sent back promptly, the DWP has now passed it on to capita who does the assessments in my area on the 17th January and not heard anything since, is this usual? I'm just wondering if I will need a face to face assessment as it said in letter they would write again if I had to, should I be calling capita with it being a month later.

That's almost 4 weeks which is nothing. Most people are called for a face 2 face assessment, so i would do some research to prepare yourself for this. I'm sure you'll hear from them soon. It will also depend on the backlog in your area. Good luck.

Hally89

I have my assessment on Friday 07/07/2017 the first 2 appointments were cancelled with no explanation as to why! I made the claim in January 2017! It's took 7 months to even get an assessment appt! I'm very nervous! 😩😢

poppy12345

Hally89 wrote: »

I have my assessment on Friday 07/07/2017 the first 2 appointments were cancelled with no explanation as to why! I made the claim in January 2017! It's took 7 months to even get an assessment appt! I'm very nervous! 😩😢

Hi,
It would have been better for you to have started your own thread for advice instead o posting at the end of something that is a year old.

They very often cancel appointments without any reasons why. They'll be watching you from the minute you arrive to the minute you leave. They'll ask you questions based on what you wrote on your PIP2 form. Don't just answer with a yes or no explain in as much detail as you can. Did you send in evidence to support your claim? If did you and can take more with you then that's good. Take someone with you if possible. They'll ask a couple of very simple maths questions (adding or subtracting) they may also ask you to spell a word back words (they did with me) If you have mobility problems then they'll ask you to do a few things relating to that, for EG lift your leg as far as you can, bend down, put your arms up, arms behind your back. If there's something you can't do then tell them and explain why. The assessment will most probably last about 40 mins to 1 hour (less sometimes) Good luck. A few days after the assessment you can ring and ask for a copy of the assessment report. The decision maker will most likely go with what's said on the report so it will give you some idea on the decision. Hope this helps.

Hally1989

Hiya thanks for the info! It's an assessment at my home so haven't got to travel!

Hally1989

Also I don't know how to make a new thread sorry as I'm new