How long for back pay?

donna214

Hi I won dla appeal on Tuesday 4feb and got a phone call today asking about bank details just wondering if any one know how long I’m wating for back pay 

poppy123456

HI and welcome,

I'm one of the community champions here on scope and i'm here to help and advise others.

Great news. It can take 2-8 weeks to receive backdated money but as they've asked for bank details hopefully it won't be too long but you'll need to ring DWP to ask them because only they can tell you when to expect payment into your bank.

donna214

Is that the same length of time for a child 

donna214

And thank u that helpful 

poppy123456

You're welcome,

It's the same for all Tribunal decisions. There's really no timescales.

donna214

Okay that’s fine when she rang me up yesterday saying u be sent a letter out once I received it it shud tell me what date to expect my payment 

poppy123456

As i advised, as they've asked for bank details it's likely you'll receive payment soon but you can still ring to ask when this will be and they will tell you. Usually payment is received before the letter.

donna214

Ok that’s great thank u 

chiarieds

Hi @donna214 - Welcome to the community. I'm pleased to read the tribunal was successful & hope it's not too long until you receive the backdated money. Poppy has given great advice which I'm sure you'll have found helpful.