PIP Help

KevinLetterman

Hi everyone, I’m new here. 

I have a question of help to request. 

I applied for PIP on 1st October 2021. I had a call a few days ago to say they had to notify me that when a “substantial“ amount of back pay is to be paid, they said they have to notify people by phone call. 

They said I’d probably receive the money before the letter, and today I received £116.16 in my bank from DWP, this has completely confused me. As the amount doesn’t work out to any “minimum” amounts they pay on a weekly basis. 

Has anyone gone through this scenario? And can you offer me my advice? As this doesn’t add up. 

I know I’ll have more clarity when the letter arrives. But I thought I’d reach out anyway. 

KevinLetterman

Sorry, I was meant to say thank you in advance.  But I hit enter and it posted 

poppy123456

The only way you'll know what's going on is to ring them to ask because anything we say here will only be a complete guess. It may take a while to get through to them so be aware of that.

The number is : 0800 121 4433

https://www.gov.uk/pip/change-of-circumstances

calcotti

£116.16 doesn't seem to be a substantial amount!

poppy123456 said:

The only way you'll know what's going on is to ring them to ask because anything we say here will only be a complete guess.

Alternatively you can just wait until you get the letter which should tell you about the payments.

janer1967

Hi as above call 

It may be your monthly payment from when decision was made 

Try and calculate it as a daily amount rather than weekly to see if it makes sense as it could just be 4 days for example 

Your backpay will be separate though I can't imagine it will be that substantial as you only applied in Oct so not that long ago 

KevinLetterman

Thanks for the replies everyone.