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5 years 5 months ago #240324 by James
DLA to PIP. Does Council know before me? was created by James
Hi. I am still waiting for the PIP award letter to come through, but I had a letter from our Council Housing a couple of days ago, saying that the DWP had notified them of a change to my benefits.
It isn't easy to understand, but it looks like I will be getting Standard Care and Enhanced Mobility.
Is it normal for councils to be told my award before me?
Also there appears to be something called "Severe Disabled Premium". Is this something new with PIP?
Thanks
James
It isn't easy to understand, but it looks like I will be getting Standard Care and Enhanced Mobility.
Is it normal for councils to be told my award before me?
Also there appears to be something called "Severe Disabled Premium". Is this something new with PIP?
Thanks
James
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5 years 5 months ago #240331 by Gordon
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James
Your Local Authority is notified electronically of the Decision and they usually write to the claimant the next day, the DWP system takes three or four days just to print the letter and it is then sent 2nd class from Belfast, so it is not unusual for a claimant to receive notice from their LA first.
The SD Premium is "paid" to claimants who are awarded PIP Daily Living and live alone, there are other criteria, for HB it increases the allowance used to calculate your HB so you won't actually receive more.
Gordon
Your Local Authority is notified electronically of the Decision and they usually write to the claimant the next day, the DWP system takes three or four days just to print the letter and it is then sent 2nd class from Belfast, so it is not unusual for a claimant to receive notice from their LA first.
The SD Premium is "paid" to claimants who are awarded PIP Daily Living and live alone, there are other criteria, for HB it increases the allowance used to calculate your HB so you won't actually receive more.
Gordon
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5 years 5 months ago #240338 by James
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Thanks Gordon. Thats good to know. I've been getting more and more stressed waiting for the Postman each morning.
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5 years 5 months ago #240341 by maria
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I wonder why we cant have a reply electronically? I am sure it would cost less money!
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5 years 5 months ago #240342 by Gordon
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Maria
The law requires all Decision to be notified to the claimant in writing, systems such as email are not considered to be secure enough to replace a letter.
Gordon
The law requires all Decision to be notified to the claimant in writing, systems such as email are not considered to be secure enough to replace a letter.
Gordon
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