Will I lose money off my Esa for carers allowance

Pippy76

Hi just wondering if someone can help my daughter is 7 n on dla Iv applied for carers allowance but does this mean I will lose money off my Esa am in work related one I have no idea how it works it got me confused thanks in advance 

poppy123456

HI and welcome,

I'm one of the community champions here on scope and i'm here to help and advise others.

As you're claiming ESA then the carers allowance will be deducted in full from your ESA. They will then add a carers premium of £36.85 per week. Carers allowance will then pay you the £66.15 per week. It works out you'll be £36.85 per week better off and not the £66.15. Hope this helps.

Pippy76

Thank you I now understand ?

chiarieds

Hi @Pippy76 - Welcome to the community & thank you for joining. I'm pleased to see that Poppy has answered your query. Please do say if we can help you in any other way.

Chloe_Alumni

Welcome to the community @Pippy76!