So the dreaded PIP form has been posted and received by the DWP and now the waiting game begins. I have supplied evidence and written enough to probably class my application as a novel all with support of the CAB. I fully expect to loose the mobility element courtesy of the ridiculous 20m rule and subsequently my Motability car but if that happens we will deal with that another day.
The big question is how long are these applications taking to turn around ? Strangely the DWP don’t want to answer that question. I have seen assessments 2 wks after the form received and others 10-12 weeks. Is this a postcode lottery or is it pure luck / bad luck how quickly you are dealt with.
Hi Sal, I had my assessment 12th October which was nearly 6 weeks after they received the forms, just waiting for the decision letter now. Waiting times differ so much and I find the waiting is the hardest, so stressful. Jo
Thanks! Hmm it certainly is stressful waiting for that text or letter to arrive. Did you get a choice of appointments or just a take it or leave it kind of option ? I’m wondering how this system works with so many PIp claimants in employment and not able to drop everything at the whim of the DWP.