PIP Application/Renewal waiting times

[TiffToff88]

Has anyone here recently made a new claim or a renewal for PIP? I sent off my renewal application at the begining of September, and other than having confirmation that they received it a few days later, I've heard nothing since.

 

Any ideas why the process is taking so long recently?

[Alf Bentley]

1 hour ago, TiffToff88 said:

Has anyone here recently made a new claim or a renewal for PIP? I sent off my renewal application at the begining of September, and other than having confirmation that they received it a few days later, I've heard nothing since.

 

Any ideas why the process is taking so long recently?

 

I have no personal experience, but my ex is on PIP. 

 

She was already on it, but had to reapply because the conditions for approval were changed (made tighter). The process took several months, I think.

 

If there's a glut of people having to reapply, that could explain it. Particularly as they're probably understaffed and I imagine the process might take longer if staff are getting used to new assessment rules, as well as dealing with large numbers of compulsory reassessments, not just new claims or routine reassessments? 

[ramboacdc]

Wife has been on PIP for 8 years. Renewal has been known to take over a year to even get a response to say they are going to re-review her. 

Once you get to the appeal process and tribunal, that is usually quicker. 2 months or so.