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Should I get disabled element of ESA?

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chezybelle
chezybelle Scope Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited February 2018 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
I suffer from fibromyalgia.me. hyperthyroidism. Acaphalic migraine.and endometriosis.I have 4 children 21.19.15.11 
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  • Lasian_Alumni
    Lasian_Alumni Community member Posts: 659 Pioneering
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    Hi @chezybelle, welcome! 

    We have plenty of groups and discussions you might be interested in, whether you want to ask for some help and support, or just to chat with other members of our community. 

    Is there anything we can help you with?

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  • chezybelle
    chezybelle Scope Member Posts: 3 Listener
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    Hi @Lasian_Scope
    I receive esa and pip at the minute waiting to hear back from my pip review but was wondering if I should be getting a disabled element of esa 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,019 Disability Gamechanger
    edited February 2018
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    chezybelle said:
    Hi @Lasian_Scope
    I receive esa and pip at the minute waiting to hear back from my pip review but was wondering if I should be getting a disabled element of esa 

    As you say you live with your children and the eldest one is 21 then unless he/she reacieves a qualifying benefit of either DLA mid/high rate care or PIP daily living then unfortunately you're not eligible for this Severe diability premium. Once of the many criteria of this is you live alone or your classed as living alone. Living with a 21 year old i'm afraid doesn't class you as living alone.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • chezybelle
    chezybelle Scope Member Posts: 3 Listener
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    My 21 year old and 19 year old don't live with me but my husband does so that counts me out thanks for your help
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  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,793 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @chezybelle, and a belated welcome! Just to add to the above, you might like to check out the online benefits calculator to see if there's anything else you may be eligible for. 
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