Please help - SDP, ESA and moving to UC

needtoknowneedtoknow

Will adding sap to my esa claim trigger an early move to up?

I have just rang esa and added sup to my claim. I was told that I would be contacted in a few days.
now I am really worried

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

poppy123456

Do you mean SDP, rather than sup? If so then no this will not prompt a move to UC.

needtoknowneedtoknow

thank you.
im just scared as I’ve gotta change in January and am in esa support group and don’t wanna lose my lcrwa

poppy123456

Support Group/LCWRA will not be affected. Have you received your migration letter? If so what date do you have to claim UC by?

needtoknowneedtoknow

yes. I’ve gotta migrate by the beginning of February 25

poppy123456

If SDP is awarded then I’d advise you to claim UC as late as possible. Don’t worry, your LCWRA will not be affected and you’ll be entitled to that from the start of your UC claim.

needtoknowneedtoknow

I will do!
thank you very much for your help