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Backdated sdp payment , will it effect my esa claim in the future?

Hi, i was recently sent a severe disability premium form to complete and I have been awarded a large backdated sum of money as I wasn't aware I was entitled money for over a five year period. As delighted as I am in confused to how this will effect my claim to esa as the sum was over £10k. Do I have to spend this money before a certain period of time elapses? Is it classed as savings?
I've searched the Internet but can't find any information as to where I stand so many thanks in advance
I've searched the Internet but can't find any information as to where I stand so many thanks in advance
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This backdated money should be disregarded for the life of your ESA claim.
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In some cases, this payment is not counted as savings for one year and will not affect your income related or means tested benefits during this time.
However, where benefits have been underpaid because of:
any payments over £5,000 can be disregarded for the length of the claim or until the award ends.
My apologies for any mistakes in writing this, a little bit tricky on my old phone