Can anyone help me with advice on pip please

Skitzejojodoherty
Skitzejojodoherty Online Community Member Posts: 24 Listener
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 

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  • carcari
    carcari Online Community Member Posts: 75 Contributor
    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
    Skitzejojodoherty Online Community Member Posts: 24 Listener
    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
    carcari Online Community Member Posts: 75 Contributor
    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
    carcari Online Community Member Posts: 75 Contributor
    Have you tried googling about extra help. You might find something on there 
  • Skitzejojodoherty
    Skitzejojodoherty Online Community Member Posts: 24 Listener
    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
    carcari Online Community Member Posts: 75 Contributor
    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
    carcari Online Community Member Posts: 75 Contributor
  • carcari
    carcari Online Community Member Posts: 75 Contributor
    Try this link just click on it, it will load to the correct page
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,045 Championing
    Question about your PIP was answered on your other thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/103516/hey-everyone-x#latest
     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?