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RuthyO
RuthyO Community member Posts: 28 Connected
edited June 2019 in Benefits and financial support
Hi there everyone, I'm sure I've asked this question before, I've been awarded backdated SDP which is £7090.
Can you tell me if this affects my housing benefit or my ESA contribution benefit 
Thanks Ruth
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,298 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    It's disregarded for 1 year for all means tested benefits.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • RuthyO
    RuthyO Community member Posts: 28 Connected
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    Thanks Poppy I now remember you said that before,
    Thanks again Poppy x
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  • RuthyO
    RuthyO Community member Posts: 28 Connected
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    Thank you for that I'm still in shock I've never ever had that amount in my account. X
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  • RuthyO
    RuthyO Community member Posts: 28 Connected
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    Just had a call from the DWP telling me my backdated SDP will be in my account next Wednesday, the amount has gone up since my last post ...... I nearly had an anxiety attack, the amount he quoted was £7700.20 Thanks everyone for your support 
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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,011 Scope online community team
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    That's brilliant news @RuthyO! 
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