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

heather12
heather12 Community member Posts: 56 Listener
edited April 21 in Benefits and income
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

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,087 Championing
    That’s absolutely fine and no you don’t need to tell DWP. 
  • heather12
    heather12 Community member Posts: 56 Listener
    Thank you was very worried about it
  • heather12
    heather12 Community member Posts: 56 Listener
    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
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,087 Championing
    Many people claim all three. I claim them as well because I also care for my daughter. Never had any issues. 
  • heather12
    heather12 Community member Posts: 56 Listener
    Thank you, I take it that the carers gets taken off the esa too because that’s happened with his 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,087 Championing
    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
    heather12 Community member Posts: 56 Listener

    so it does t matter even if he in support group

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