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6 years 6 months ago #198531 by gary234
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I currently get PIP and ESA. My father passed away in July this year,so I took over the tenancy and did a quick benefits check online, that is when I came across SDP.
I have never heard of SDP before.So I rang the DWP in July this year and applied for it.I got it backdated to May this year, after doing more research I now believe I may be entitled to having my SDP backdated further.
I was originally on DLA middle rate care and low mobility as well as Income Support before I was transferred over to ESA and PIP.I was transferred over from DLA to PIP last March.I was also transferred over from Income support to ESA in May this year.
I had been on Income Support and DLA since the early nineties,but never got SDP,I now know I was eligible since no one has ever claimed Carers Allowance for me,and although I had lived with my dad for over 20 years he was on high rate care and mobility DLA and Income Support to.So he was on a qualifying disability benefit so i would be classed as living alone.
I have been in touch with the DWP and the lady on the phone told me I would not be able to get it backdated any further.Would that be right or is she wrong.
I currently get PIP and ESA. My father passed away in July this year,so I took over the tenancy and did a quick benefits check online, that is when I came across SDP.
I have never heard of SDP before.So I rang the DWP in July this year and applied for it.I got it backdated to May this year, after doing more research I now believe I may be entitled to having my SDP backdated further.
I was originally on DLA middle rate care and low mobility as well as Income Support before I was transferred over to ESA and PIP.I was transferred over from DLA to PIP last March.I was also transferred over from Income support to ESA in May this year.
I had been on Income Support and DLA since the early nineties,but never got SDP,I now know I was eligible since no one has ever claimed Carers Allowance for me,and although I had lived with my dad for over 20 years he was on high rate care and mobility DLA and Income Support to.So he was on a qualifying disability benefit so i would be classed as living alone.
I have been in touch with the DWP and the lady on the phone told me I would not be able to get it backdated any further.Would that be right or is she wrong.
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6 years 6 months ago #198560 by Gordon
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Gary
This is difficult.
Although entitlement to the ESA (and Income Support Premiums) should be automatic if the claimant meets the criteria, payment of the SD Premium does require the claimant to contact the DWP to confirm their circumstances and so there is an argument that if this is not done then DWP have no responsibility to back date.
We have seen members overcome this argument but there is no guarantee of success.
There is little that we can do on the forum to help, so my best advice is for you to get face to face advice from a trained advisor who can help you communicate with the DWP to try and get the payments. Do an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town or county.
Gordon
This is difficult.
Although entitlement to the ESA (and Income Support Premiums) should be automatic if the claimant meets the criteria, payment of the SD Premium does require the claimant to contact the DWP to confirm their circumstances and so there is an argument that if this is not done then DWP have no responsibility to back date.
We have seen members overcome this argument but there is no guarantee of success.
There is little that we can do on the forum to help, so my best advice is for you to get face to face advice from a trained advisor who can help you communicate with the DWP to try and get the payments. Do an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town or county.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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