ESA support group pip

Marble

I have been in the ESA support group and have been awarded pip. I've had a text message saying they need to talk to me about my ESA Can l ask will they stop my ESA or reduce my ESA? lm totally over whelmed with the benefit system its so confusing. 

wilko

Your PIP award is not affected by your ESA award, your ESA maybe looked at to incrrase your amount.

debsidoo

Hi Marble
They may have decided you are eligible for extra premiums on your esa as you have now been awarded pip.I would ring them and find out.
   Debsidoo.x 

poppy123456

Duplicate post here. https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/47547/can-anyone-advise#latest

poppy123456

https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/47547/can-anyone-advise#latest

Marble

Thank you debs they always strike fear into you as why don't they just ring you.. 

Marble

Thank you everyone for your advice and comments. Dealing with these ppl is never easy and when they say they want to talk to you.. You feel sick. I'll ring them, Thank you x

RoseRed

Because you have been awarded PIP it triggers a review of your ESA at the DWP, which means you are probably entitled to an extra component for severe disablement. Basically more money. Don't panic - the benefit system is designed to be confusing, it's a deterrent. Those people who fall by the wayside because they can't cope with it end up dead - that's just what they want unfortunately. 

Marble

That's just terrible.. 

RoseRed

And remember, this news item is THREE years old:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/aug/27/thousands-died-after-fit-for-work-assessment-dwp-figures