PIP MR timings

Knit_Witch

Muttleythefrog wrote: »

Yes that's a long time.... hopefully the call will have this prioritised... horrible I know but I'd probably chase them up again in 2 or 3 weeks if you hear nothing.

Burger it - it has taken nearly a month for me to get the courage to phone THIS time!!

Muttleythefrog

Knit_Witch wrote: »

Burger it - it has taken nearly a month for me to get the courage to phone THIS time!!

Others may suggest contacting an MP if you don't get any joy soon... what you could say is that this huge delay is preventing natural justice as you cannot appeal to a tribunal. I suppose the good news is at least they acknowledge you've made a MR request... my initial concern when I saw this was you might get a nasty shock in them saying they've not lodged a MR.


If you had a 'supporter' and need to speak again on phone... you can have them speak to the DWP on the phone for you... you will probably be asked to answer 2 or 3 security questions as part of that call... like what benefits you get and DOB etc... but otherwise someone else can speak for you.

Knit_Witch

Muttleythefrog wrote: »

Others may suggest contacting an MP if you don't get any joy soon... what you could say is that this huge delay is preventing natural justice as you cannot appeal to a tribunal. I suppose the good news is at least they acknowledge you've made a MR request... my initial concern when I saw this was you might get a nasty shock in them saying they've not lodged a MR.


If you had a 'supporter' and need to speak again on phone... you can have them speak to the DWP on the phone for you... you will probably be asked to answer 2 or 3 security questions as part of that call... like what benefits you get and DOB etc... but otherwise someone else can speak for you.

My wonderful hubby would normally do the phone calls for me - but his new office has not got brilliant internet access at the moment so he can't work from home

Oh and my MP is a Tory - not sure how much help she would be

poppy12345

Knit_Witch wrote: »

My wonderful hubby would normally do the phone calls for me - but his new office has not got brilliant internet access at the moment so he can't work from home

Oh and my MP is a Tory - not sure how much help she would be

You never know unless you try. I'm NOT a Tory but a few years ago i was having issues with the severe disability premium claim and it was taking forever to get DWP to even acknowledge i'd sent them the forms (twice) yet they kept telling me they hadn't recieved them. Contacted my local MP a Tory and just 3 days later i had a call from DWP who went onto sort my claim out over the phone. 5 days later i had 11 months of back dated SDP money in my bank. So, i would advice if you don't have a decision soon to contact your local MP. Good luck.

Knit_Witch

poppy12345 wrote: »

You never know unless you try. I'm NOT a Tory but a few years ago i was having issues with the severe disability premium claim and it was taking forever to get DWP to even acknowledge i'd sent them the forms (twice) yet they kept telling me they hadn't recieved them. Contacted my local MP a Tory and just 3 days later i had a call from DWP who went onto sort my claim out over the phone. 5 days later i had 11 months of back dated SDP money in my bank. So, i would advice if you don't have a decision soon to contact your local MP. Good luck.

That's good to know poppy - thank you

Knit_Witch

Follow on - finally got the answer and it is NO CHANGE so appeal time

Knit_Witch

I don't suppose anyone knows how long it takes for the appeal to be heard (got the letter today to say they are contacting the DWP)

poppy12345

Knit_Witch wrote: »

I don't suppose anyone knows how long it takes for the appeal to be heard (got the letter today to say they are contacting the DWP)

Possibly several months but totally depends on backlog in your area.

Alice_Holt

It does depend on area, but typically appeals to the Tribunal Service seem to taking 20-30 weeks or so.

One thing to bear in mind is that the TS will be looking at your condition / abilities at the date of the DWP decision (Feb), so it could be worth getting medical evidence sooner than later.

Useful guide here:
http://www.advicenow.org.uk/guides/how-win-pip-appeal

Be aware that the mobility descriptors for PIP have changed recently (to exclude psychological distress):
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/3602-government-rushes-in-heartless-changes-to-pip-mobility-for-mental-health
But since these changes were implemented on March 16 - you should be assessed on the old descriptions (if applicable).

Also, of course, under PIP the mobility descriptors for moving around are less than 25m for an enhanced award and less than 50m for a standard award (compared with 50m for HR DLA).
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system

Knit_Witch

30 weeks! It has already been over 30 weeks for the Mandatory Reconsideration and then getting the appeal in