PIP ESA and carers element

wattsl01

Hi All,

I am on PIP, enhanced for both elements and CB ESA, limited capability for work group. My brother looks after me and has been advised to claim the carers element of UC, but we can't find out if it will impact my PIP or contribution based ESA Can anyone help?

Kimi87

No it won't impact either.

The old Income Related ESA would have been affected, but everyone on that has now transferred to Universal Credit and it no longer exists.

Mary_Scope

Hi @wattsl01 and a warm welcome to the community from me.

Your PIP and ESA shouldn't be impacted at all😊 Do you think your brother will apply?

Lovely to have you here and I look forward to seeing you around the community!

wattsl01

Thank you. Once we confirm no impact on my PIP CB ESA he will

wattsl01

The word should makes my anxiety a little jittery. Apologies.

wattsl01

Apologies all, i am in the CB based ESA SUPPORT GROUP, not limited capability to work. Does that change anything please?

Rosie_Scope

Hi @wattsl01, no that doesn't change anything. Neither of your benefits will be affected if he claims carer's element for caring for you ☺️

wattsl01

Thank You