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SDP disregard
Hi, can anyone tell me how long is backdated SDP is disregarded. A payment of over £22000, letter says due to change of circumstances backdated for 6 years. Went into account in lump sums of 4 x £5000 and a separate £2500. Was told over the phone it’s disregarded for rest of ESA claim. Will it be disregarded for Universal…
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Hi, my name is lisaem81!
Hi. My ex partner was claiming carers for me and over 2 months ago he was no longer able to so the carers is cancelled. I rang esa about adding SDP onto my esa claim and I've heard nothing whatsoever. I have been on the phone for 52 minutes today and then just got cut off. I had to involve the local mp when I was trying to…
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ESA SDP Temporary Accommodation
Hello Please could you tell me if someone can still claim their SDP if sleeping on a friend's sofa until permanent accommodation is found. The claimant has not yet migrated to UC, so this is purely about how accommodation will affect the SDP. The friend offering the sofa is not in receipt of any benefits. Are they going to…
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Building Society enquiry
Good morning, I hope everyone is well. On the 15th I logged onto my bank account to check if my allowance had come in. I discovered that I had been paid £24, 212.25 Why is this? I claim ESA and PIP and I am aware that I can have up to £6, 000 in my savings and no more. Where has this money come from! Please help, is it a…
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When’s the best time to apply for Universal Credit (moving end of June)?
Hi everyone, I’m currently on income-related ESA (Support Group) and also get the Severe Disability Premium (SDP) and PIP. I haven’t received a managed migration letter yet. I’m single, over 25, have no children or partner, and I live alone. I receive the SDP as I meet the criteria for it. I’m also in the middle of doing a…
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Severe disabilty premium
HHi Everyone I rang esa on the 11 of march filled in a form to claim the severe premium of esa. 19th rang up to see if they needed anymore information the woman hadn't even done the form, so I redid it again.i was told I would hear within 5 days. I heard nothing so rang up 7 days later and was told it was with the decision…
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Hi, my name is onions77! I have asked for a reconsideration but how long will this take does...
Hi I wanted to share my experience with UC I phoned and asked for information about the compensation payments of sdp that are being made And they didn't acknowledge there was any such thing and then sent me a letter that said I was overpaid housing element I have asked for a reconsideration but how long will this take does…
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Managed migration from ESA support with couple SDP to UC
I recently was manage migrated over to UC from ESA support group and upon receiving the first statment and payment that no Transitional protection or LCWRA elements were on my statment :- Over a week ago I contacted "payment" via journal and told them I noticed this was missing and got a reply of "they will send it to…
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Backdated SDP
Hi, first time posting here. I have a son who claims PIP higher rate for both living and mobility. Also gets ESA in support group. I am his appointee. He started claiming ESA in 2016 but moved out in 2019. We let DWP know of his change of address and that he was living alone but may need occasional overnight care. Nobody…
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Severe disability premium
I received a letter from dwp saying it looks like I am entitled to sdp I ticked the revelent boxes and returned it they have awarded me sdp and backdated to feb but I have been eligible since June 2021 I have asked them for a mandatory reconsideration will I get it backdated
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SDP transitional protection
hi everyone hoping to get some advice as feel like I’m going mad…. long story short I am on uc was a single claim I receive lcwra I also have the highest child disability element as our daughter has spina bifida. Partner on esa SDP we moved house and moved in together so he joined my uc claim. We were told he does not get…
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Spd
Hi, I wrote about spd a few months ago wondering how long it might take. I managed to get a extension on the UC migration date as many things have happened since then, and a friend who works with Citizens advice has offered advice. Stating that the usual time is 12 weeks. Of which I understand these things can and do take…
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Son gets care allowance for me
MMy Sdp stopped they take care from my benefit is that correct
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SDP Premium problem
Hi hope all are ok. Something has been bothering me for past few days and I got a pen and paper and a calculator out to do some figures and the results were shocking. Most of us on esa and sdp were being paid £240.55 a week which is £481.10 for the fortnight which it pays in. that is a difference of £81.50 per week and…
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Transitional Protection And New Housing Costs Claim
Hi, I just wanted to get some advise on my current situation :) I am currently receiving ESA Support Group and PIP Standard for both daily living/mobility. I have received a migration to Universal Credit letter with a deadline of 22/2/25. I am awaiting to hear back from DWP as I believe I have recently became eligible for…
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I have just moved property within same area and just got UC migration letter.
I have just moved property within the same postcode and area with the same council. My housing benefit and council tax have successfully been amended and the address changed. I have been here for a few weeks and just received a migration letter to Universal Credit. Will I be eligible for transitional protection? I get…
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Late mum SDP entitlement
Hello all , Im new to the boards and have a bit of an odd question . My husband has been advised that he should have been in reciept of SDP for a while , thus is now being looked into , but it got me thinking that my beloved Mum who has very recently passed should have been entitled to SDP according to the regulations we…
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Sdp and Universal credit
Hi I have been on esa for some time and a friend said to get in touch with DWP and and ask for Sdp as I get it with Pip. I called the other day and they said it will be processed. I am trying to find how long it might take. As I got the move to universal credit letter the other day and I'm beginning to panic. I miss…
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Please help - SDP, ESA and moving to UC
Will adding sap to my esa claim trigger an early move to up? I have just rang esa and added sup to my claim. I was told that I would be contacted in a few days. now I am really worried Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Transitional element of Severe Disability (no migration letter)
Hi, I have moved to UC without a migration letter as I needed the housing element. Citizens advice said that I will definitely get Transitional element of Severe Disability Premium. However I'm due my first payment and they are not paying any sdp transitional payments. ESA started paying me sdp on the 18th September 2024.…
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does SDP get backdated?
hi I currently claim esa,pip top rate ,CTC, CB,HB, I have just been transferred to UC as apparently I could be on more money The day after I applied I was told I should be claiming SDP. So I have rang and claimed it. If entitled will it be backdated and when till?? How on UC ARE WE COMPENSATED for the extra elements thanks
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SDP backdated for five years
Hello everyone, it's been great to be part of a supportive community. I know this question is asked a lot on here, and there are loads of people over the years who have experienced the same problem. But, I haven't seen anyone ask about this in 2024. I would like to ask if anyone has had recent experience (2024) of…
