Information around the gov uplifts

CharlieRose256

Hi all

I’m not sure if I’ve put this question in the correct forum or named it appropriately, but here goes.

I’m asking this question on behalf of my Dad, as I don’t have much/limited knowledge around ESA. He was awarded ESA late last year/early this year, and I *think* it was new style ESA (unless I’m mistaken, you can’t apply for income-related ESA anymore so he won’t have that). I noticed that in the new government uplifts, that new style ESA wasn’t on the list for those to receive the £650, does that mean he won’t receive it?

many thanks in advance  

EDIT: forgot to mention, he doesn’t receive UC

poppy123456

It's not an uplift. It's a cost of living payment. As it's New style ESA that he's claiming and unfortunately, he won't be entitled to the £650 payment. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

If he's named on an energy account he will still receive the £400 energy grant paid onto his energy account over a period of 6 months from October.

Edit...different subject to your question but has he checked entitlement to UC? If he lives with a partner they will need to claim as a couple. If they have savings/capital of more than £16,000 then they won't be able to claim.

His ESA will also be deducted in full from any UC entitlement. He can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement.

CharlieRose256

@poppy123456 thank you, I suspected that was the case, but it’s always good to check/ask.

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) he and my Mum have to much in saving to qualify for UC, so they didn’t bother applying for it.