Will he have to claim UC and how does it affect other benefits?

Andrew1972
Andrew1972 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
edited January 2018 in Universal Credit (UC)
My friend was awarded enhanced pip rate in November 2017 and then had an ESA assessment 4 weeks later which has resulted in him failing the assessment, will put in for mandatory rec and appeal . We are in a universal credit area so will he have to claim this and will he lose his pop by claiming unversal credit. Will his carer be affected by the loss of ESA . Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,765 Championing
    Hi @Andrew1972, and welcome! I'd advise that you or your friend had a look at our ESA discussions, or our Universal Credit group, where you can find more support and information. Hope this helps!
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    Hi Andrew and welcome

    PIP remains outside of universal credit so won't be affected by loss of ESA.
    As long as your friend has a PIP  DL component his carer will still be able to claim as long as they meet the criteria

    CR
  • Andrew1972
    Andrew1972 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thanks for the help.
  • Andrew1972
    Andrew1972 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Will failure of ESA assessment lead to an earlier  PIP assessment which was only taken on 17/11/2017 .
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    The PIP decision letter will give the probable review date.
    The failure of an ESA assessment should have no effect on PIP re-assessment.
    The DWP can review any claim at any time

    CR

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