still waiting for PIP

Everyday living
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Hi

just how long does the PIP process take?? I applied onnthe 24th Sept 2013. Ive heard nothing. I phoned then before xmas to be told ‘its been sent to the assessment centre’. I dont even know what this means :((

Everything feels very confusing at the moment. I am looking into ill health retirement too

thanks

michelle

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Hi Michelle I don’t know the timescales into how long it can take and no doubt there is a backlog which is holding things up. Now your claim is with the assessment centre they will review your claim, contact anyone you have list like gp, specialist etc They will then decide If they have enough evidence to help make a decision on your claim otherwise you will be sent for a face to face consultation. You could try calling the assessment centre to see where they are with your claim. Polly x

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I have no contact details for the assessment centre

do I just phone the DWP and ask the for the assessment centre phone number

(feel a right newbie with all this)

thanks

michelle xx

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Hi Michelle Yes DWP should be able to give you it and hopefully then the assessment centre may be able to give you an update. Polly x