Mandatory reconsideration for pip

I have had a terrible time renewing my pip - It was due to run out in March 2020 after getting it for 6 years - I had my renewal form sent to me at the end of September and returned it to them (they received it on 5th October) - On the 10th October I had a phone call out of the blue to say they wanted to do a robust assessment by phone - they asked me "what would you do if your husband wasn't there" - I just couldn't answer on the spot (my husband is 12 years younger than me so it was not something I had thought about) - when I couldn't answer she said she was going to send me for a face to face to make sure I was getting the right amount - by the beginning of December I still had no appointment - phoned again in January still nothing available - contacted my local MP who arranged an appointment for me on the 4th February, the appointment was canceled 2 hours before I was due to attend, went back to my local MP and another appointment was made for the Friday of that week. I took my daughter with me - the assessor was late starting and rushed through the questions. When I received my decision my care was the same but they cut my mobility from high rate to standard rate (points down from 12 to 10) - I was awarded until 2040 - I asked for a copy of the assessor's report - and out of the 12 observations she had lied on 9 of them and put down her own ideas of how I moved around and shopped. I contacted the DWP to say I wanted to appeal and was greeted with a very surprised "Oh! really!". I sent in a detailed letter outlining all the mistake and the fact that she had lied, I also sent a supporting letter from my GP and Optician which they received on 5th April - I have still not had a decision and fear that they will not change the decision and I will have to go to appeal - at the moment I can keep my car but if the MR does not go in my favour I will have to send it back and I will be housebound and unable to get to my appeal. How long is it taking at the moment for them to decide on a MR.

Hi I sent my MR in to DWP in December, I still havent heard from them. I spoke to them on January 23rd and they got it in office on 5th January put hadn't put it on the system. She put it on whilst I was on the phone. I am a DLA to PIP person and have been on DLA for 27years for life, and also have a car but was awarded 10 out of 12 on home PIP assessment. My higher rate dla has stopped in December but I have kept the car not knowing this pandemic was going to hit so los the chance to buy the car or give it back for £2000. Like you I am lost without my car and I am the only one in my household that drives. I have contacted my MP about my reconsideration who is going to contact DWP.

Thank you Sue, Please let me know what happens with your MR - This is a nightmare.

Give them a call to prompt them. My MR was sent in Feb 7th 2020. I called 7th May then again today. It was decided on 7th June. But unfortunately didn't go my way. So off to appeal I go. Can't understand why I'm having to appeal though. Good luck both of you. X

I am sorry to hear that it did not go your way - did they give a reason? Where you awarded anything in the first place?