waiting long for a decision (PIP review)

my PIP review forms came early this year and I submitted all the relevant forms / Dr reports etc at the beginning of April and I received a text message on 05/04 as follows: "About your PIP review": the health professional has sent us their report. We will make a decision on your PIP, but it may take 6 x weeks before you her from us. You will continue to get PIP while your award is being reviewed. You only need to contact us if your circumnstances change.

As I unederstand it, this means that they have accepted the forms / paper work / reports etc. and that they have all the informaiton that they need, therefore a decision needs to be made

6 x weeks would have been the 17th of May, it is now 11 x weeks.

My PIP award itself is valid until the beginning of next year (I initally throught that the review forms would come through towards the end of the year)

your newsletter from 19/06 had this story Ruth could have been waiting even longer for a review decision, as the DWP neglected to tell her they had made one. She now has a 10 year award of the enhanced rate of both components and has vowed to remain a Benefits and Work member for life.

I am wondering if a decision has been made. My review forms and support reports should lead to the same level award and I am wondering whether this maybe the case, but I have not been told.

Would you recommend that I keep on waiting or should I apprach the DWP and ask if a decision has been made? TBH - my stress levels went through teh roof filling in the forms etc so it is nice that I have not had interaction with them for a while....

Are there a lot of people in my situation? What should I do?

Many thanks for your help

COULD SOMEOME PLEASE READ MY ORIGINAL POST, AND LET ME KNOW WHAT "RUTH - WHO HAD BEEN WAITING VENE LONGER FOR A DECISION WAS ADVISED TO DO? DID SHE CALL TO FIND OUT?

I've been waiting too, since querying the medical report before the DMs have seen it. Atos ( has a new name) totally misrepresented what I'd said in the phone assessment. I recorded the interview.

I've phoned DWP to be told they've extended the award till next year pending a decision. I returned my PIP review via recorded delivery in Nov 23! So I'm just waiting, trying to forget about it but knowing I'll probably go to tribunal. I don't fear the latter cos things have happened at my practice since Hunt started the PIP changes, caused issues within professional circles so I'm not sure what's going on - just know I can only rely on the insight, professionalism and training of my GP. I see a consultant in a few weeks ( waited since last year) so maybe why there is a delay? Only trust my GP to assess the medical info. As an ex DWP clerical officer I know I can't trust the DWP!! This site is good - lots of guidance and support so you and I are not alone in this demeaning process. You could phone DWP - jot down anything they say and who said it.

CRG2024,

Whilst I understand your frustration, shouting (Using capital letters) won`t help your cause. People on here want to, like to, help.