Hi, my name is needtoknowneedtoknow!

needtoknowneedtoknow

if I add sap to my esa will that trigger a change to uc?

I’m migrating over next year but want to add this first.

Can anyone help me with this please?

Kimmy87

No, adding SDP to your ESA will not trigger a change to UC 😊

needtoknowneedtoknow

is that 💯 as I’m really scared to rock the boat so to spend. I’m in the support group and receive daily living standard and enhanced mobility, have done for the last 2 years and didn’t know about thie sdp. Would it be backdated do you know please?

needtoknowneedtoknow

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/943961#Comment_943961

thank you for your help

Kimmy87

Yes, claiming SDP isn't something that triggers a change to UC.

Firstly, are you sure you qualify for SDP?

https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/eligibility

Secondly, SDP can be backdated to the date you became eligible.

This isn't usually done automatically so you will have to request this. That request will go to a Decision Maker to decide when it gets backdated from. If refused, you can appeal.

needtoknowneedtoknow

yes. I was told because I get dl and high mobility I qualify.

Kimmy87

You also need to be living alone (or you live with someone and they get a qualifying benefit, they’re registered blind, they’re a boarder or subtenant- but not a close relative, they make separate payments to the landlord).

Plus if someone gets Carers Allowance or Carers Element (UC) for looking after you, there is no eligibility to SDP.

needtoknowneedtoknow

yes. I live alone

Thanks for your help