Pip

Everyday living
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Hi all, I just wondered how long they take to make a Desision about pip. I first phoned to request the forms last June 2013, then I was let down on 2 home assessment appointments which was really distressing. Someone finally come in November the lady was very nice and put me at ease. I have been in contact with pip to update them that I have ulcerative colitis and chrons disease as well as the ms :(,but they still havnt told me if it’s a yes or no! Is anyone else going through this process at the moment. I’d be grateful for any feedback or information please. Nicola x

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Hi Nicola,

All i know is that there is a massive backlog at the moment, and read people are having to wait well over 6 months before they hear anything. Everyone is complaining.

Any new information or updates you tell them, make sure it is on paper (written proof from doctors etc)

. To be honest ATOS tend to assess people based on how they are physically and mentally at the time of assessment. They dont tend to read too much into medical facts, which is stupid, but thats suppose to be changing now. Now that they have automatic access to GP and Hospital files etc, things should improve a great deal.

I do hope you get some positive news soon.

Almond xxx

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That’s rotten you’ve had to wait so long. I know they have backlog like Almond says but I was assessed in December and t’s been all go since then.

My claim was rejected, so I asked for a mandatory reconsideration (and that gave the opportunity to submit further docs so thought you might want to know that just in case), they offered me basic mobility & daily living… so my appeal went in the post today, as there were so many mistakes etc. and they literally ignored a few things I had outlined quite clearly.

I hope you get a response very soon, the stress is not good for us that’s for sure!

Sonia x