Hi, my name is chrisprobert! PIP

chrisprobert

Hi, I have recently had a life changing accident,I have yet to make a claim for PIP as my DWP advisor has told me not to make inquiries until the middle of November.Will my claim be from the date of my accident or the date the claim was made? Thanks.Chris.

yanni

Hi.
PIP will be paid from the date of the claim according to this:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/how-to-claim/

According to the PIP handbook  (page 7) there is a requirement that you need to have had the condition which entitles you to PIP for at least 3 months before the claim date and expect it to last for at least 9 months after to meet the PIP definition of  a "long term health condition or disability" which may be why your DWP advisor has said to wait until mid November to apply?

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/751798/PIP-handbook.pdf

Hope this helps.

Laura99

By the time you receive the form and fill it in it will be the middle of November!

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @chrisprobert, and welcome! Glad to see you've had some guidance on this on your other post here. If we can be of any further assistance, do let us know.