Will i still need to be assessed with esa?

Beverly Karakostos-glasgow

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Beverly Karakostos-glasgow

hi i been waiting 2years now for a essesment on esa,and i just been awarded pip,will i still have to have a assesment on esa,thankyou

Chell

Hi Beverly

Whilst I am no benefit expert , the PIP award has nothing to do with the ESA, as this is award to help you and is not income based, so you can work whilst getting PIP. ESA is and allowance for you being unable to work. So effectively you can have both. So yes you could still have an assessment.

hope this helps

Beverly Karakostos-glasgow

hi i been wait to be assesed with esa 2years now,and just been awarded pip,will i still need to be assesed with esa

Chell

Hi Beverly, yes if you are not working and continuing claim benefit . But as I said I am not a benefit expert. please check will Citizen Advice Bureaux or a benefit advisor.