SDP entitlement

Hi TheOneLeftBehind

You say 'I was told it was only possible to get if you lived alone' ~ the question I would ask is, who told you it was only possible to get it if you lived alone? If it was an official (government or advice worker) then you would have a good arguement to say it was an 'official error' and therefore you can argue for an 'any time review' for both you and your mother.

I came across a case similar to yours a few years ago and we were successful in getting an any time review for both mother and daughter going back many years.

Gary

Hi Dawn

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.

You are correct in your assumption, if no one claimed CA and your son did not move in with you then both you and your husband would be entitled to claim SDP.

www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/eligibility

Gary