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5 years 1 month ago #246372 by domports
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I have just received a letter from DWP telling me I need to send in a form and documents by the 11th April for PiP review.
I am unable to get all the forms and documents together because all the usual support I have to get these things done are all unavailable at the moment (Corona Virus lockdown).
The form advises me that I can ask for an extension over the phone. However calling this number gets a recorded message informing that I cannot talk to an agent about this at this time. I am also advised that forms and documents will recieve extra time and not to worry.
This is all so vague, and if there is one thing I have learned over the years in my dealings with the DWP is that where there is vaguery there is a big chance that everything will go to sh*t and the DWP will use that vagery to wash thier hands of any errors (advise, forms lost, rules not followed).
I really need my hand held as I go through the PiP proccess again, and as this is the first step I would like to feel confident that information being given to me by the DWP robo-agent is correct.
Can I expect to be given an extension automatically ? If so how long do I get ?
Thanks, Dom
I am unable to get all the forms and documents together because all the usual support I have to get these things done are all unavailable at the moment (Corona Virus lockdown).
The form advises me that I can ask for an extension over the phone. However calling this number gets a recorded message informing that I cannot talk to an agent about this at this time. I am also advised that forms and documents will recieve extra time and not to worry.
This is all so vague, and if there is one thing I have learned over the years in my dealings with the DWP is that where there is vaguery there is a big chance that everything will go to sh*t and the DWP will use that vagery to wash thier hands of any errors (advise, forms lost, rules not followed).
I really need my hand held as I go through the PiP proccess again, and as this is the first step I would like to feel confident that information being given to me by the DWP robo-agent is correct.
Can I expect to be given an extension automatically ? If so how long do I get ?
Thanks, Dom
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5 years 1 month ago #246383 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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I'm afraid you need to wait on the phone until you can speak to a call handler, this could be a long time, calling at 8 am may be easier.
We have seen mixed results with members calling the PIP Helpline for an extension over the last couple of days, a few have been told that the normal rules apply and have only been able to secure a two week extension others have been given an additional extension without having to ask and told that they can have additional time if they need it.
Gordon
I'm afraid you need to wait on the phone until you can speak to a call handler, this could be a long time, calling at 8 am may be easier.
We have seen mixed results with members calling the PIP Helpline for an extension over the last couple of days, a few have been told that the normal rules apply and have only been able to secure a two week extension others have been given an additional extension without having to ask and told that they can have additional time if they need it.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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