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katrese
katrese Community member Posts: 53 Listener
in Benefits and financial support
how long is 8 weeks from 22.05.2023 I haven’t received my payment yet 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,824 Disability Gamechanger
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    Those 8 weeks are just a guide, alot of people receive it before then. If they request the statement of reason it could be longer than 8 weeks. To answer your question it's 17th July.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • katrese
    katrese Community member Posts: 53 Listener
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    17th July meaning 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,824 Disability Gamechanger
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    katrese said:
    17th July meaning 

    You asked how long is 8 weeks from 22nd May and the answer is 17th July.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • katrese
    katrese Community member Posts: 53 Listener
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    Am so annoyed now as I want my money to pay bills 
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  • katrese
    katrese Community member Posts: 53 Listener
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    How long is it to wait for the letter 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,824 Disability Gamechanger
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    I know it's frustrating but there's nothing more you can do but wait. DWP have as much chance as we do to appeal the decision. Before they can do this they need to request the statement of reasons within 1 month of the date of the decision.

    They sometimes request it but rarely appeal it. If they request it, it doesn't mean they are appealing. They can only appeal if they find an error in law.

    They send the decision letter about the same time they pay what they owe you. Up to about 8 weeks. You should receive the money owed before the decision letter.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • katrese
    katrese Community member Posts: 53 Listener
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    I have already said I did my hearing on 22nd and they awared me 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,824 Disability Gamechanger
    edited June 2023
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    Yes i know BUT DWP will still send you the decision letter with details of your award on it. The Tribunal awarded you but DWP need to put that award into payment.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • katrese
    katrese Community member Posts: 53 Listener
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    Ok thanks so I have won pip 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,824 Disability Gamechanger
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    Yes, the Tribunal awarded it to you. DWP need to put that award into payment, which can take up to about 8 weeks. Timescales are only ever a guide.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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