Do I need to tell DWP my carer is claiming PIP and ESA?

heather12

Hi I need help so I claim pip and have a carer , he himself is claiming pip and esa is that okay or do I need to tell the dwp

poppy123456

That’s absolutely fine and no you don’t need to tell DWP. 

heather12

Thank you was very worried about it

heather12

It’s because I’ve heard all sorts , I just didn’t know if he could claim the carers allowance , the esa and pip at the same time you see

poppy123456

Many people claim all three. I claim them as well because I also care for my daughter. Never had any issues. 

heather12

Thank you, I take it that the carers gets taken off the esa too because that’s happened with his 

poppy123456

Yes the carers allowance is always deducted from Income Related ESA and then a carers premium is added to the ESA. Carers allowance is then paid as a separate payment. 

heather12

so it does t matter even if he in support group