Just received this text message, help

Hi Gary

There are two sets of requirements for the Severe Disability Premium.

First, to be eligible for the Premium, you need to be receiving a qualifying benefit such as the PIP Daily award that you have just received (there are others) you lived alone or were considered to be living alone and no one receives Carers Allowance against your PIP award or as a couple you can qualify if both you and your partner get a qualifying benefit (PIP daily living).

Secondly, to be entitled to payment of the Premium you need to be receiving an Income Related benefit such as ESA(IR), Income Support or Pension Credit but not Universal Credit.

Gary

Hi Gary

If your wife is eligible for SDP then it will be backdated to when her PIP was awarded, you may be eligible to 2 x SDP depending on your circumstances, I would advise you to seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation, they will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration; advicelocal.uk

It is not not paid in with your wife's PIP payment, if you are on IR ESA, then it is paid in with that, you also need to let your local authority know as you will be eligible for extra premiums in with your HB and CTS.

Gary