PIP at 64

Hi All

Can anyone tell me whether they have successfully got a PIP payment for having a STAR Prosthesis in place and which causes severe and chronic pain at all times?

Thanks

Hello everyone

I am new here so please forgive if posted in wrong place. Briefly I applied for PIP on 8 May. I received the form which I filled in and returned with loads of supporting evidence. I was then invited to an assessment which was originally today at 9am this morning, with ATos. On Monday this week I received a phone call asking if I could change to 2:30pm today, of course I agreed as I couldn't bear the thought of having to leave home at 7am this morning to be there for 9am. However, this morning I picked up a voicemail asking if I could attend btw 10:30 and 1pm. So we juggled everything about and got me there for mid-day. It was a surreal experience on lots of levels but the question I have is a) was this too quick and b) when should I expect to receive the dreaded brown envelope? Many thanks.

Green wrote: Hello everyone

I am new here so please forgive if posted in wrong place. Briefly I applied for PIP on 8 May. I received the form which I filled in and returned with loads of supporting evidence. I was then invited to an assessment which was originally today at 9am this morning, with ATos. On Monday this week I received a phone call asking if I could change to 2:30pm today, of course I agreed as I couldn't bear the thought of having to leave home at 7am this morning to be there for 9am. However, this morning I picked up a voicemail asking if I could attend btw 10:30 and 1pm. So we juggled everything about and got me there for mid-day. It was a surreal experience on lots of levels but the question I have is a) was this too quick and b) when should I expect to receive the dreaded brown envelope? Many thanks.

Hi G,

I wouldn't read anything into the speed of the process, they do seem to be dealing with fresh claims quicker.

I can't really give a definitive answer on how long The DWP PIP Decision Maker (Case Manager) will take to make a decision, but if you have heard nothing with 10 to 14 days you could contact the PIP Helpline for an update.

Fingers crossed for a positive decision !!

Please keep us updated.

bro58

Does the DWP phone you to tell you the outcome of your PIP assessment, whether successful or not?

Green wrote: Does the DWP phone you to tell you the outcome of your PIP assessment, whether successful or not?

Hi G,

There is no hard and fast rule !

Sometimes they do and sometimes you simply receive a Decision Notice letter.

You can phone yourself for an update :

PIP helpline :

Telephone: 0345 850 3322

Textphone: 0345 601 6677

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

bro58