Should I be on ESA?

KMcL

I have been on top scale PIP with top mobility since November 2017 ,, I also Recieve Income Support,,, which is not much,,, I was told by a friend I should be on ESA and I'm not getting the benifits I'm entitled too ,, can anyone help 

Adam_Alumni

Hi @KMcL

Great to meet you and a warm welcome to our community.

You may find our Employment and Support Allowance page useful

Do let us know if there is anything else we can help you with.

All the best 

poppy123456

Hi,

What is the reason why you're claiming Income support. Do you claim Carers allowance for looking after someone or do you have a dependent child under the age of 5?

KMcL

Yes I get carers for my disabled son 

poppy123456

Unfortunately because all areas are now a full UC are then you won't be able to claim Income related ESA, it will have to be UC. My advice is to stay on Income.

KMcL

Thank you i will do as I've heard so many horror story's about UC