Should I be on ESA?
KMcL
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I have been on top scale PIP with top mobility since November 2017 ,, I also Recieve Income Support,,, which is not much,,, I was told by a friend I should be on ESA and I'm not getting the benifits I'm entitled too ,, can anyone help
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Hi @KMcL
Great to meet you and a warm welcome to our community.You may find our Employment and Support Allowance page useful
Do let us know if there is anything else we can help you with.
All the best
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Hi,What is the reason why you're claiming Income support. Do you claim Carers allowance for looking after someone or do you have a dependent child under the age of 5?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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Yes I get carers for my disabled son
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Unfortunately because all areas are now a full UC are then you won't be able to claim Income related ESA, it will have to be UC. My advice is to stay on Income.
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. -
Thank you i will do as I've heard so many horror story's about UC
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