Hi, my name is DippyDi! Received my monthly payment last week but not the back payment is this usual

DippyDi

Iv just been awarded enhanced both for mobility and carer previously I was on standard for both.. I filled in my review back in September. But received a phone call from pip 2 weeks ago .I'm presuming it must of been from DM as he told me after a few questions. He was going to increase my award .and it would be for 10yrs .I am recently retired 66 1 month ago ..I received my monthly payment last week .but not the back payment is this usual..  thankyou for any advice 

poppy123456

If it was a review started by DWP they don't usually backdate the award. This only usually happens if you reported a change of circumstances.

DippyDi

Hi I did notify them a change in my circumstances after I returned the review form..I received a letter today that confirmed my new payments..it also stated I would receive another letter telling me about my back payments award  just not received anything in bank or mail..maybe rescent bank Holidays and postal strikes have delayed communication 

poppy123456

Had you given that information to start with it would have been easier to advise you to ring PIP. Although usually unless you report a change of circumstances which prompts PIP to send you more forms then there's not usually money owed. In this instance it was a review where you reported changes.

DippyDi

Thankyou..I did try to ring but I was waiting over 45 mins I gave up . Il try again in a few days.. thanks for advice 

DippyDi

Update ..I received my back money they owed me came 2 weeks after they awarded my enhanced pip for both ..glad the new year can start on a positive note ..and no more reviews well at least for 10yrs .hopefully my stress and anxiety will reduce now its all over 🙂

Alex_Alumni

That's fantastic @DippyDi I'm so pleased to hear, thanks for sharing your update with everyone

I hope the stress and anxiety can reduce for you too, do you have anything nice and relaxing planned soon?