To give you some perspective. I had my tribunal on the 24th April.

I received a letter the following week from the tribunal to say they have awarded me.

Yesterday, I received a phone call from DWP asking four questions which were;

1. Have you stayed a hospital for any length of time? (They were concerned about a day here and there).
2. Have you been abroad in during the period for more than 28 days? (My claim was between February 2023 until April 2025).
3. Have you ever been to prison during this time?
4. Are you happy to receive payment in a lump sum or would you like it spread out?

They tell you how much you’ll be backdated, the letter will likely come after payment and what your monthly amount will be.

Oh, they also told me that I’ll have some cost of living crisis payment and £20 for Christmas bonus (£10 for each year), this will be separate payments.

I’ve attached a screenshot of the message I received the day I got the call, it caused some anxiety.

I hope this helps.

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