Hi, my name is diddydi1968! I had my face to face yesterday

poppy123456

diddydi1968 said:

My friend has just told me that I should get money back from the date I applied- is that correct as that would be quite a lot of money and with everything the Government is handing out I can't see that being right

If it’s a new claim and you’re not transferring from DLA then it will be paid from the date you rang to start your claim, if successfully awarded. How much would be owed will depend on what award you may have. 

With the cost of living payments you would be entitled to £150 payment in September, providing you rang to start your claim no later than 25th May 2022.

diddydi1968

Oh amazing, I'm a new claim so this will help me clear some outstanding debt, feel bad now as I doubted my friend 😥

Alex_Alumni

Try not to feel bad @diddydi1968 it can be really difficult to know for certain with these things, and now you know, you can thank your friend for their advice

It's positive to hear that this will help ease some of the financial pressure you're feeling. Do you feel like you're managing things money wise at the moment, or do you need any support?

diddydi1968

I had a lot of help from the citizens advice bureau earlier in the year so am managing as well as I can do. My friend is going to get a huge hug 🫂 

Cartini

diddydi1968 said:

Oh amazing, I'm a new claim so this will help me clear some outstanding debt, feel bad now as I doubted my friend 😥

I never pay any attention to the views of friends on benefits and taxes; I wait until I get it from the horses mouth (and I don`t mean Mr Ed, the talking horse )

L_Volunteer

Both of those do sound delicious indeed @diddydi1968. Glad to hear you enjoyed it