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toysoe1
toysoe1 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Connected
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA

Hi,

I applied back in March for my 4 year old son who is Autistic and only for me to receive money in my bank account today DWP DLA £1630, didn’t even expect it as I haven’t heard anything from them apart from when they needed some documents back in May, that’s at least one good news with no hassle or stress haha, I’m very grateful so I guess I will be receiving a letter soon explaining the award.

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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 1,649 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @toysoe1. What a lovely surprise! Yes I assume you'll get a letter to confirm your award. I hope the money helps make things easier for you and your son 😊

  • toysoe1
    toysoe1 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Connected

    @Rachel_Scope yes it was indeed a surprise, I’m very happy, such a relief, yes it will thanks so much

  • toysoe1
    toysoe1 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Connected

    Received the letter today, claim is from February not March, Middle rate personal care, wasn’t awarded for getting around though we can apply when he’s 5 trying to understand the letter lol

    07/02/24 to 09/04/24 at £68.10 a week

    10/04/24 to 16/07/24 at £72.65 a week


    The award says till November 2026 a day before his 7th birthday

    I guess they will be reviewing his personal care needs by then

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    The £68.10/week will be the rate before the April increase. The higher amount is the new weekly rate from April. The money that's owed to you will be a mixture of both old and new rates. Going forward you will receive £290.60 every 4 weeks.

    They will send you another form before the award is due to end.

  • toysoe1
    toysoe1 Online Community Member Posts: 43 Connected

    Hi Poppy, yes you are right thanks 😊

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