Hi, my name is needtoknowneedtoknow!

needtoknowneedtoknow
needtoknowneedtoknow Community member Posts: 10 Listener

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?

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  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Community member Posts: 1,407 Trailblazing

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

  • needtoknowneedtoknow
    needtoknowneedtoknow Community member Posts: 10 Listener

    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?

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Community member Posts: 1,407 Trailblazing

    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
    needtoknowneedtoknow Community member Posts: 10 Listener

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

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Community member Posts: 1,407 Trailblazing
    edited November 21

    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
    needtoknowneedtoknow Community member Posts: 10 Listener

    yes. I live alone

    Thanks for your help