P.I.P. timescales...

serendipity2706

Twirlygirl wrote: »

Hi Serendipity, looks like we're at the same stage- I applied for PIP in September and finally had my Atos appt last Thursday. I wasn't sure when to start chasing so interesting to see it may not be too soon already.

I was told the report would be completed that evening- on Thursday (2 days later) I checked it had been. Today I asked if it had been checked and I was advised it had been 'looked at' not sure what that meant, but I was asked to phone again on Friday. I'm sure I'd still be waiting for an appointment if I hadn't started phoning.

Twirlygirl

Thanks for that info, I shall definitely phone Atos tomorrow. My assessor wasn't exactly approachable so I didn't end up asking about timescales. I agree about chasing, my appointment came very quickly after my MP got involved.

925dancer

Indie_Kid wrote: »

I dread to think what will happened in October 2015 when DLA claimants are starting to be transferred over.

Particularly as a lot of peoples awards have been made until then, including mine. So all the DLA people moving over plus reassessments will have started plus new applicants. I can see even more of a meltdown happening and things being pushed back again with the roll out.

mrstups

hubby applied for pip 05/08/2013, finally got a cancellation app for assessment 27/02/2014, rang Atos a couple of times to be told its in audit and they cant give a timescale, is there anyway to hurry them up, already been waiting 33 weeks since 1st phone call.

jen0dorf

Hi

you can try writing to your MP but Atos are just snowed under so I doubt any real help. I phoned both the DWP and Atos twice a week for updates, wrote to my MP and the CEO of Atos and like many others have waited 38 weeks however last week Atos returned the audit to DWP so I'm on the final run ( I hope)

Light at the end of the tunnel for you? don't know but every week that passes you have to be a week closer.

Hang in there

Ian

mrstups

thanks Ian, will ring Atos again Thursday then email mp x

jen0dorf

Call me a cynic - and I love email but a letter sent recorded and signed for is undeniable. Not casting aspersions but.....

My application form was lost never received by the DWP but when I told them it was signed for by xxxx inside 10 min utes it was found.

Similarly an email to my MP was "probably assigned to spam" but my letter had a response

Ian

crisscross_12

serendipity2706 wrote: »

Let me know what you are applying for, is it ESA as well? or do you work or what?? Send me a private message

Hi I tried pm you but not sure what I'm doing .. Me & technology don't go .. :rotfl: yes waiting 4 that appointment as well .. Greatful for any help I can receive .. Its a mine field

Twirlygirl

Assessment last Thursday and Atos just told me that they do have it and it is in the audit process- at least they have it and got it quickly from my assessor. So.....how long's a piece of string??!

serendipity2706

crisscross_12 wrote: »

Hi I tried pm you but not sure what I'm doing .. Me & technology don't go .. :rotfl: yes waiting 4 that appointment as well .. Greatful for any help I can receive .. Its a mine field

Hi, Yes, got the PM, just not had time to reply, as it will be a LOOOONG reply