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Does ESA and PIP mean I would be moved to UC

chloebear
chloebear Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited August 2018 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi if I’m on esa (support group) and apply for pip does this trigger me getting moved over to UC, I assumed it wouldn’t but a lady at job centre said iif I applied for pip I would have to go on UC PLEASE any advice would help 

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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Community member Posts: 6,388 Disability Gamechanger
    Hello @chloebear   Pleased to meet you welcome.

    Thank you for your question. I am unsure of an answer.

    I know a member of our team or community may be touch to answer.

    Have you had a look at our benefit advice lots of information . Hope that helps.

    Have you spoken to CAB or welfare rights might be able to advise as well..

    We are a supportive community who care and share.

    Plenty of new friends.

    Hope you can get an answer.

    Please take care.


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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @chloebear and a warm welcome to the community! I hope some is able to answer this for you! If you need help with anything else then please do not hesitate to be in touch!
    Scope

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,333 Disability Gamechanger
    chloebear said:
    Hi if I’m on esa (support group) and apply for pip does this trigger me getting moved over to UC, I assumed it wouldn’t but a lady at job centre said iif I applied for pip I would have to go on UC PLEASE any advice would help 
    Hi,
    Simple answer is no. PIP isn't part of UC and would not prompt a move across.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.

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