If you're appealing a PIP decision, you're not alone — and you might be waiting longer than expected. Thousands of people across the UK are currently stuck in the tribunal system due to delays. Here's the latest on the DWP appeal backlog in 2025.
⏳ Average Wait Times for PIP Appeals
As of early 2025, the average wait for a PIP tribunal hearing is between 5 to 8 months after submitting your appeal. Some areas are seeing delays of up to a year due to increased caseloads and limited panel availability.
📈 Why Are Appeals Delayed?
- Post-pandemic case buildup from 2020–2023
- High volume of Mandatory Reconsideration refusals
- Staff shortages in some tribunal regions
🔍 What You Can Do While Waiting
- Send additional medical evidence — it may strengthen your case
- Request a telephone or video hearing to speed things up
- Track your appeal online via the DWP Appeal Tracker
🗂️ How to Stay Organised
Keep a copy of all correspondence and submissions. Use our free PIP2 Prep Notes Guide and Evidence Template to prepare for your tribunal in advance.
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ℹ️ Tip: Appeals often succeed when new evidence is submitted — even after a long delay. Don’t give up hope.
