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PIP allowed.

fieldsofnew
fieldsofnew Community member Posts: 46 Listener
edited August 2020 in PIP, DLA, and AA
I just have a question about my PIP was allowed at tribunal, 8 points standard daily living. Since the corona period I could cope financially as electricity was postponed, and interest was not charged by my bank. I did also use foodbanks
It has been tight and for a year, with increasing and accumulative charges for being overdrawn. The overdraft charges are set to increase this month in the U.K and I am also gaining electricity charges. My housing benefit was reduced this month as I had a short discretionary assistance there.
Could I ask, who can I contact to ask when this award comes through as it really is needed and at this time, specifically. I do not need to have it sucked up by overdraft charges if they accrue within the 6-8 weeks?

Thank You
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Comments

  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi and welcome to the community, I am not too sure what you are asking but if it is when will you get your PIP money after tribunal this can take up to 8 weeks. You will be paid back to when you applied so if that was a long time ago there will be a back payment

    You can ring DWP and ask about the payment (how long is it since your tribunal) ?

    Hope it is all sorted for you any further questions just ask
  • fieldsofnew
    fieldsofnew Community member Posts: 46 Listener
    Hi, so I was allowed PIP by tribunal a week ago. Should I call DWP?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,330 Disability Gamechanger
    HI

    Great news on the PIP award. A week really isn't long at all. It can take between 2-8 weeks sometimes longer to receive backdated money after a Tribunal win. DWP should contact you to ask a few questions before paying any backdated money.
    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.
  • fieldsofnew
    fieldsofnew Community member Posts: 46 Listener
    Ok, yes I understand, it just literally is much needed at this point in time so I wondered whether to call them or not.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,330 Disability Gamechanger
    There's nothing stopping you from ringing them but it may take a while for them to answer. As your Tribunal was only 1 week ago then it could be a few weeks before you receive backdated money.
    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.
  • fieldsofnew
    fieldsofnew Community member Posts: 46 Listener
    Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for your help. 
  • fieldsofnew
    fieldsofnew Community member Posts: 46 Listener
    Hi just to update I got the call today and they said it should be within one week. :) Please believe in yourselves people and we will find new ways to take care of each other. 

    S.
  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,741 Disability Gamechanger
    That's brilliant news @fieldsofnew and I'm sure a massive relief.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with.
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  • fieldsofnew
    fieldsofnew Community member Posts: 46 Listener
    I will, thank you.
  • Chloe_Scope
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