Severe disability premium?

Louxx
Louxx Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
edited November 2022 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi I’m really confused. 

I receive income based ESA support group and was just awarded enhanced PIP. 


I had to call ESA to continue my payments as they wanted info about my living arrangements. I informed them I live with 2 adults one works and one claims PIP. No one receives carers allowance for me. As expected they said I probably wouldn’t be entitled and I received my normal ESA payment. 

Today from ESA 2 days later I received £69.40. This is the severe disability premium for one week? I’m so confused as I thought I wouldn’t be entitled and I’m also confused as to why the amount is for one week? 

Does anyone understand? Thanks x 

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  • Louxx
    Louxx Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    Also to add if I am entitled to SDP will this be backdated to when I started my PIP claim? 
  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    If you was entitled yes. Phone ESA on Tuesday and speak to them again because you don’t want an overpayment.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    edited September 2022
    Whether or not the SDP is applicable depends on what your relationship is with the two adults you live with. Are they family or joint tenants?
  • Louxx
    Louxx Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    My dad and his wife. So family. My dad receives PIP. His wife doesn’t and works full time. I pay them rent but no official agreement. The man on the phone who filled out the form last week said he’s not sure but it’s unlikely I’d be entitled. So I’m confused about the 69.40 payment x 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    You don’t appear eligible. As suggested, ring them on Tuesday.
  • Louxx
    Louxx Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    Okay so I’m now more confused than ever. Today I’ve received 2 change in award letters both with the same date with completely different amounts. I have absolutely no idea which one is the correct one. 

    I called the helpline and waited a total of 1hr and 15 mins and then it cut itself off :( 
  • Louxx
    Louxx Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener

  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    edited September 2022
    One letter is without the SDP, the other is with the SDP. All you can do is speak to them, try ringing early in the morning.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 62,667 Championing

    Louxx said:
    My dad and his wife. So family. My dad receives PIP. His wife doesn’t and works full time.
    Based on this information you are not entitled to SDP and you will need to ring them in the morning. They open at 8am and i always find this is the best time to ring them.

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