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Does ESA and PIP mean I would be moved to UC

chloebear
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Hi if I’m on esa (support group) and apply for pip does this trigger me getting moved over to UC, I assumed it wouldn’t but a lady at job centre said iif I applied for pip I would have to go on UC PLEASE any advice would help
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Have you had a look at our benefit advice lots of information . Hope that helps.
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chloebear said:Hi if I’m on esa (support group) and apply for pip does this trigger me getting moved over to UC, I assumed it wouldn’t but a lady at job centre said iif I applied for pip I would have to go on UC PLEASE any advice would helpHi,Simple answer is no. PIP isn't part of UC and would not prompt a move across.
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