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8 months 1 week ago #286854 by BIS

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Hi Louise

That is an impossible question to answer. There are no stats on that. All we know is that the decision-maker normally follows what the assessor has said. The decision maker is not a medical person which is why they don't often change what has been said. Glad that it seems positive at this stage.

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8 months 1 week ago #286926 by Louise

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My PIP Timeline.

Applied via telephone 06/07/2023.
Had to call them back as application hadn't arrived 25/07/2023. (Incorrect address)
Application posted 30/08/2023.
Telephone Assessment 24/10/2023 - Had a panic attack so couldn't go through with assessment.
PIP called me 04/12/2023 - Asked if i wanted to still proceed.
Telephone Assessment 16/01/2023
Report ready 17/01/2024
Report arrived 19/01/2024
Now waiting for DWP for decision (Fingers crossed)

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8 months 6 days ago #287061 by Louise

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When DWP get your report from the Health Professional do they just read the report or do they have access to your application form and medical letters? for when they make their decisions.

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8 months 6 days ago #287071 by Gary

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Hi Louise

DWP has access to all your supporting documents, they can ignore the opinion of the assessor.

I had a claimant a few weeks ago, the assessor awarded zero points on every question, the decision maker awarded standard for both daily living and mobility.

We were putting together a mandatory reconsideration letter when he received a text message from the decision maker informing him his claim had been successful.

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8 months 6 days ago #287084 by Louise

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Got that magic text message this morning from DWP to say that i have been awarded PIP.

Yippppppppppy!!

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8 months 6 days ago #287095 by Chris

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Hi Louise,

Yippppeeeeeee indeed! Drinks all round on you then ? hahaha - All jokes aside, very well done. It's always great to hear of another success.

You can relax now, knowing that all the hard work has finally paid off!

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