Puzzling delay in decision on PIP claim

I had my PIP medical assessment at the end of January and seem to be not much nearer to getting a decision on my claim. I know from other posts that the process of dealing with claims has slowed down but it is now almost 8 weeks since my assessment.

I have been on DLA higher mobility and care rate for several years now and my blue badge expired last week when my DLA entitlement officially expired on 16 March. I telephoned PIP 10 days ago and was told my claim was still with the decision maker and to phone again after a week. This I did and explained the situation over the blue badge. I was told that my claim was still with the decision maker and promised a phone call back.

This morning I received a phone call from PIP to say that my DLA was extended until March 2017 and that they would send me a copy of the award so that I could apply again for the blue badge. I asked how long the decision would take in regard to the PIP claim and was told that it would be allocated to someone as a matter of urgency!!

I am puzzled as to why, after almost 8 weeks my claim still isn't with a decision maker and am wondering if anyone else has had the same experience?

12 and a half weeks after my medical assessment, I telephoned the PIP office this morning and I finally have a result!

I have been given an indefinite award at standard rate for both care and mobility.

Many thanks to Benefits and Work for all your advice and support -it is very much appreciated

Colin