How long does a PIP decision take?

From the date you first apply until your first payment, a new PIP claim can take up to six months. If you’re eligible, DWP will backdate your payments to the date you started your claim.  

What if I’m not successful? 

If you aren’t successful, you can complete a PIP mandatory reconsideration. There’s no time limit on how long DWP can take to reassess your claim. If you’re unsuccessful at this stage, you can take your claim to an independent tribunal.  

Although this could take several months, more cases are successful at tribunal and, if yours is, your payments will be backdated to the original claim date.