Hi, my name is Babyduck76! I’m new to all this PIP claiming thing lol

Babyduck76

hi everyone, I’m new to all this PIP claiming thing lol due to siatica arthritis and other issues I was advised to apply I actually applied last year around October, sending my information in, them saying they haven’t received it tho next day my documents ware sent back had video assessment on 5th January and a txt to let me know I’ve been awarded it if need to wait on the letter to explain I’ve been told payment will be back dated but that’s highly unlikely lol 😂 

SueHeath

Good morning @Babyduck76 welcome to our great group and i'm glad to hear you have been successful with your PIP application, hope you didn't find the wait to stressful.
When your ready have a look around our great site, we have lots going on, you can join in were ever you wish, any problems just ask, some one is bound to be on line, although not always at 3 in the morning ha ha - enjoy 

poppy123456

Providing you're not transferring from DLA, your PIP award will be from the date you rang to start your claim. Providing you had the difficulties for at least 3 months at that time.

Babyduck76

Thanks, they had me down as my maiden name so had to send documents in, then with the postal strikes, so form was delayed got 2 at once. No I’m on universal credit card and limited capacity to work don’t know if I need to cancel LCW really don’t have a clue lol 

poppy123456

Babyduck76 said:

 I’m on universal credit card

I think that may have been a typo. PIP isn't means tested so won't have a negative impact on your UC claim. Are you claiming UC with a partner or is it a single claim? Are you claiming for help with any rent?

Babyduck76

On my own I receive uc and a payment for handing in sick line tho I don’t have to hand them in any more and still get sick money 

Babyduck76

This is what I receive 

poppy123456

So you're a single person and you're renting from social housing because you're affected by the bedroom tax.

If your PIP includes the daily living part, you maybe able to claim for an extra bedroom if you need regular overnight care. If this is needed once you know what PIP award you have, if it includes the daily living part then you can report the changes and tell them that regular overnight care is needed. It will then be down to a decision maker to make that final decision.

See link for more information.  https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/how_many_bedrooms_you_can_claim_benefits_for

Overnight carers

You get payment for an extra bedroom if anyone in your household receives overnight care on a regular basis from a non resident carer and gets any of the following benefits: 

• PIP - daily living component

• DLA - middle or high care component

• attendance allowance - higher rate if you get HB; any rate if you get UC

Other than that you will continue to receive your UC as normal. When you receive your PIP decision letter it will give you details of where you scored the points, what award you have and what day of the week you will receive your money, it's paid 4 weeks in arrears.

Babyduck76

My mum is up most days and my husband stays outwith the Glasgow area and he brings things I may need he stays over 2 nights he’s on higher rate PIP due to a stroke that left him with slight brain damage epilepsy slight paralysis on left side and diabetes insulin dependent 

L_Volunteer

You have been really brave sharing this with us @Babyduck76. I can hear how difficult things are for you at the moment 

Would anything, in particular, help things to feel more manageable for you at the moment? Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you 

Babyduck76

I just wanted to let you all know I finally got my reward through and back dated money I’ve been given enhanced rate on both.

Babyduck76

Sorry I don’t sleep much that’s why I posted so late don’t realise the time most days

Hannah_Alumni

@Babyduck76 That's great news! Do you feel relief over the situation now? 

I'm sorry you don't sleep much, is it something your GP is aware of? Just wanting to check you have good support  

Babyduck76

@Hannah_Scope yes definitely I’d been waiting since October so was a surprise when checking my account didn’t get the letter till a week later thankfully no more stress xx

Hannah_Alumni

I've found, reading on here, a lot of people are getting their letters late because of the royal mail strikes.

Glad there is no more stress!