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Relationship with the date of entitlement
The backwards test must be met before the entitlement to PADP can begin.
The date an individual satisfies the backwards test is in relation to their overall needs, as set out in their application form.
The case manager may need further information to determine that the backwards test has been met. This information should confirm that the individual is likely to meet the conditions of entitlement during the relevant period.
For more information on the date of entitlement, reference should be made to the Applying for PADP chapter.
Case managers use weeks to calculate the backwards test.
Some individuals might only be able to supply Social Security Scotland with the week when the required level of needs began. In these cases, the case manager should assume that the needs began on the first day of the week in calculating the backwards test. The week runs from Monday to Sunday.
Sometimes, individuals can only supply Social Security Scotland with the month and year when the required level of needs began. In these cases, the case manager should ask the individual to indicate a week in which the needs first arose. The case manager should then set the first day of the week as the day the needs began. The week runs from Monday to Sunday.
Example: an individual gives the first week of the month as the start date for their level of need
Eleanor is 68 years old. When she applied for PADP, she stated her condition began impacting her ability to carry out everyday activities in the first week of December 2024. The first week of December starts on Monday 25 November 2024. The case manager records this date as the first day of the backwards test.
Sometimes, an individual gives the last week of the month for when the required level of needs began. In these cases, it is assumed that the individual’s level of need began on the first day of the final week of the month.
Example: an individual gives the last week of the month as the start date for their condition
Martin is 70 years old. When he applied for PADP, he stated his condition began impacting his ability to carry out everyday activities in December 2024. As Martin has only indicated a specific month, the case manager phones Martin to discuss the backwards test. Martin then explains that his condition started to impact him as set out in his application in the last week of December. The last week of December starts on Monday 30 December 2024. The case manager uses this day as the first day when calculating the period of weeks for the backwards test.