New PIP New Claim - what date do they go back to?

Nick_9_

Hi all, firstly I'm new here and new to PIP etc. 

Unfortunately due to a recent downward turn to my health I have applied for PIP. Long story short I have logged into my bank today and there's a payment there. I haven't received the letter yet so no idea what sections i got awarded and at what level. Its huge relief to see I've been awarded this PIP so that's very good.

My question is when do they back date it to? is it when you first applied? (i.e. called up) or is it when they received your form? How long does the payment take to arrive in my bank from when they made their decision? I'm anxious to work out what i was awarded and can probably work it out if i know the dates and times. 

Sorry for the questions and apologies if these have been covered already. I did check but couldn't really see. Grateful for any advice and I'll update when i get my letter and see if i was right!! 

Nick

poppy123456

It's paid from the date you rang to start your claim. Payment takes 3-5 working days to arrive in your bank, which means the decision was probably made around the early part of last week.

You can ring PIP to ask what the decision is and they will tell you. You should receive the decision letter within the next week or so.

calcotti

Nick_9_ said:

My question is when do they back date it to? is it when you first applied? (i.e. called up) or is it when they received your form? 

From when you rang to start the claim.

Nick_9_

Great thank you. I'll check it out and try to work it out 

L_Volunteer

Have you been able to check it out yet @Nick_9_? If so, I am wondering if you would like to share a little more with us about how this has gone for you and if there's anything else we can do to help 

Nick_9_

Thank you everyone for the help. I was awarded the lower daily living allowance. Which is a bit of a disappointment, but better than zero. I was going to appeal, but did have the energy to bother. Thanks everyone again.

L_Volunteer

That's the thing, isn't it, @Nick_9_. Even though you feel you could appeal the decision, sometimes it takes more energy than you have  Is there anything that could help the appeal to be more manageable for you - for example, is there anyone who can help you with this?