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DWP said to apply for UC ESA (sick).

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jamcka
jamcka Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited February 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
I have a friend that has finally recieved PIP last year, but his ESA appeals were exhausted. And DWP said to apply for UC ESA (sick). 

My question is , if he does this ( apply for UC sick benefit), will it affect the other benefits is getting like housing benefit, council tax child family credit. My friend has not  worked since 2003.
this means he cannot get the old style income based ESA! anyone has any relevant information?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,691 Disability Gamechanger
    edited February 2022
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    If they claim UC then the tax credits will end. Housing benefit will continue for a further 2 weeks and then end. Help with any rent will then be paid in with their UC entitlement.
    Council tax reduction isn't part of UC and will continue with their local Authority. Child benefit will also continue as normal.
    jamcka said:
     his ESA appeals were exhausted.
    What do you mean exactly by this? Did they take a work capability assessment decision all the way to Tribunal but lost?
    Best thing they can do is get a full benefits check from an advice agency near them before claiming UC because once you claim you can't go back to tax credits or housing benefit.
    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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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    poppy123456 said:
    Best thing they can do is get a full benefits check from an advice agency near them before claiming UC because once you claim you can't go back to tax credits or housing benefit.
    Seconded.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @jamcka welcome to the community, I've just moved your discussion over into our Universal Credit category, and edited the title so it's easier for our members to find. 

    Have our member's replies been helpful? You can visit AdviceLocal to find nearby agencies as Poppy has mentioned.

    Let us know if you're still unsure of anything and we'll do what we can to help.

    Alex
    Online Community Coordinator
    Scope

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