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Quick update!
I had a telephone with my local Council about the best way moving forward.

She could not have been more helpful and supportive, pledging how determined the Council would be in to ensure that I am not without my Blue Badge due to DWP backlog of PIP reviews!

There are some decent Departments!

Hi UC:

I understand your frustration - unfortunately, 12 weeks for blue badge renewal is standard across the country. The DWP used to be willing to send out a letter to say that a claimant's award had been extended, but they have stopped doing that now. A couple of members have applied for their Blue Badge directly with their local council and got it that way. - so they didn't have weeks without one. I'm afraid I don't have any other suggestion - let's hope someone else does.

BIS

Good Morning,
In line with so many others, my DLA ‘Indefinite’ award became redundant with the transition to PIP.

My current PIP award extends to May of this year and I receive enhanced rates for both components.

My PIP Review formally commenced in September 2024, upon receipt of my completed Review Form.

I have just received yet another text message from DWP to advise that they will be progressing my review as soon as they can and that I will continue to receive PIP until my review is complete.

Unfortunately, my Blue Badge expires in May and I was wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation and could advise how to proceed with a possible renewal of my Blue Badge?

Where I live, the processing period for Blue Badge renewal is 12 weeks!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Good afternoon just wondering ive sent my review form back for pip 3 month ago if they do a paper based which I had last time and requested this time would I know quicker, also my mobility car is up in September with the pip but I can order in June and my blue badge is up in August the stress is awful especially when you have a life long condition its hard to explain the waiting feeling when I worked has a nurse 15 years ago its so hard and I'm sure most people on here are living in fear of having no money .

Hi, I’m sorry if the question has been asked before. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth me asking for an award review as I’m nearly 65. I’m currently on pip standard rate on daily living and mpnothing on mobility, I’ve done a couple of self reviews and my points show that I should be receiving enhanced on daily living and standard on mobility, at my last review that I requested 2yrs ago as my conditions had worsened and I had evidence of arthritis in my knees, hands and ankles, my award stayed the same rather than being increased. I’ve now gone through my local council and they have given me a blue badge which is a god send.
I’m worried if I ask for a review I will lose my award altogether as I’m approaching 65 next month(feb) and then not be able to appeal if the time scale takes me to pension age 66.

Hi Julie

Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to tell. There is a backlog and we know that they are prioritising new claims. It will depend on whether they do a paper-based assessment or invite you to a telephone or video or face to face assessment. (Telephone is the most common). If they don't do a paper-based assessment it will then also depend on the availability of assessors where you live. (There is no information available on that). There are people who have heard within six weeks, but for many it has been much, much longer.

The issue you have with a blue badge is a common one and there is little you can do these days as the DWP has been reluctant to confirm that a claimant's PIP might continue until they have proof. Some people have applied directly to their council.

Sorry I couldn't reassure you - but the reality is that we just don't know the timescales.

BIS

I had my review form for pip me and my husband filled it in lots of the same letters scans results and another letter of my dr i have a life long condition was just wondering how long are the reviews taking has my blue badge will be up in June and waiting is so stressful thankyou .

Hopefully this will give you all hope.

I sent my review of my PIP back in February 2024. A few months later I rang for an update and was told it would take a year if not longer to process. Also that they would send me a letter in November extending my claim for a year!

I received the letter in November saying it had been extended, then two days later received another letter with the outcome of the review. I'd kept my high rate mobility and was one point away from high rate care (That was a change from my original claim as before I was three points away)

The award has been given for 5 years.

The wait was stressful especially as I had to renew my blue badge during the time that I was waiting for the outcome.
Therefore had to apply not using my benefit proof which made that harder than it would of been