Can anyone help me with advice on pip please

Skitzejojodoherty

Hey everyone i am hoping that someone can give me a bit of advice please, i have been awarded pip, i am waiting on a letter . they said it could be 2 weeks. i had a message on the 16th march. does letter take that long to come once i had the  message. as im not sure whether im on high rate or low rate. either way will i get back pay from the 5th Jan when i first rang. or from the date of the assessment which was 28th Feb..

i thought it would take longer to be honest, I'm jus glad to have passed it as my anxiety has gone through the roof and i haven't been able to sleep much or eat,  especially cost of living. Is there anything else i will get now because i have been reward pip x 
 
I just want to thank anyone who takes time to reply to my message as i am new to this and i haven't got clue if I'm doing this right. so apologies to anyone if I'm  writing this wrong x 

carcari

Well done on your claim. Yes the letter could take upto 2 weeks. I'm not to sure what other help you will get, as i don't claim UC myself yet I'm on the old style benefits. I'm sure someone with more knowledge then me will answer you question soon 

Skitzejojodoherty

thank you for commenting , i really apprieciate you taking time too answer back. i am on esa i firgot to say not uc. whether  thars makes a difference im not sure. but onve again thank you x

carcari

It's not a problem. You'll find there will be more people comment soon. I think there's something called disability premium that gets added on but not to sure how it works. I expect poppy will soon be on to tell you more about them.. there are some really great people on here that will point you in the right direction. 

carcari

Have you tried googling about extra help. You might find something on there 

Skitzejojodoherty

I will try I'm not very good at any internet. I can't believe I've managed to comment on here this morning. It is right out of my comfort zone. If I get anything wrong feel free to correct me.  

Im not sure what to say but for some reason I drawn to this site and I did type in about pip and this is what brought me here 

 Thank u everyone . As I am still learning x I'm hoping to learn so much if for any hints tips facts hacks  then can help make this easier for me x

carcari

Yes it does seem to lead everyone to this site, your doing great you've managed to get it right so far. There is alot of advice on here try having a look around maybe your questions have already been answered in another thread good luck x

carcari

https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/eligibility

carcari

Try this link just click on it, it will load to the correct page

poppy123456

Question about your PIP was answered on your other thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/103516/hey-everyone-x#latest

Skitzejojodoherty said:

 i am on esa i firgot to say not uc.

Whether your PIP will entitle you to extra money will depend what PIP award you have exactly and which ESA you're claiming, is it Income Related or New style? If it's Income Related do you live alone or with other adults? If you live with other adults are they claiming a qualifying disability benefit theirself?