ESA and CA

Fii

Hello, looking for some advice please. 

I am in the process of claiming PIP (my form got lost in the post, now doing online form). 

I also get Carers Allowance. 

In a late night panic I claimed for ESA, I am not sure if I am eligible for ESA (I only worked part time and didn’t pay any NI, but did get SSP for 5 week)

I am now worried that they may have questions about my CA and it may be stopped because of my claims for ESA and PIP. And if I am not eligible for ESA, and if I am successful for PIP I won’t be able to claim CA again. 

I am now thinking of calling ESA and cancelling my claim. 

I hope all this made sense. Really panicking and don’t know what to do. 

Any advice would be really appreciated. 

Morgan_Scope

If you're not eligible for ESA, why do you think you won't be able to claim CA again @Fii?

Jemima_Scope

Good morning @Fii

I can really hear how worried you are about your CA and ESA and whether you'll be eligible. You can easily get yourself into a spiral when stressing out about forms and claims so try and take some time for yourself toady.

I recommend giving our Scope helpline a call and talking through your worries with our advisers. They're all so lovely and will be more than happy to help and offer you some advise. Here is the number - 0808 800 3333

Hope this helps 😊

Jemima, she/her

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Fii

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941151#Comment_941151

Hi, I’m worried because I’ve also applied for PIP.

@Jemima_Scope thank you for your helpful advice.
I think I just need to be patient as I go through this process.

jacqui2612

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/125494/esa-and-ca

Morning

If it helps we get ESA as a couple, i get PIP and my hubby gets CA for looking after me so i think there is nothing to worry about

Fii

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/941883#Comment_941883

That’s helpful to know, thank you Jacqui