Is SDP automatic ??

Daisy2016

Currently waiting on a pip decision and because i have nobody claiminf carers allowance will the sdp be automatic or do i have to apply ? Im also currently on dla which will be paid for 4 weeks after my decision , if te decision is succesful do i recieve the sdp straightaway or wait 4 weeks for that too ??

Sorry fr all the questions

pmlindyloo

If you are eligible for the SDP it will not be paid until the PIP is in payment.

Whilst sometimes the SDP is paid automatically with the ESA when the DWP are informed of the PIP decision, it is often not. They may send you a form to see if you are eligible or you may have to contact them for a form and/or inform them of your PIP award.

As well as not having anyone receiving Carer's Allowance for you, you must also be living alone. (or treated as living alone - can give more details if necessary)

TELLIT01

When I worked on ESA processing we rarely put SDP into payment from the outset. We would get the form sent out in order to confirm entitlement first. Our viewpoint was that it was better to delay the SDP payment than have an overpayment being clawed back.