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Am I able to claim the SDP. Am i entitled ?

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MAE63
MAE63 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
edited July 2022 in Benefits and financial support
I am getting income based ESA and have applied for PIP. I got a text from DWP to contact them about my ESA, when I called the lady got me really confused! I have not had letter from PIP yet. 
So can I please have some advice? 
I live at home with both parents. Dad is disabled claiming PIP he gets high rate. He also gets ESA (legacy benefit) I think you call it, which my Mum is on the claim, she works 12 hours a week for her own sanity she says ! DWP aware of her working and deduct money. They also get HB. For some reason the council no longer charge CT, they have confirmed this. My Mum claims carers allowance for my Dad.
The question I ask please am I able to claim the SDP. Am i entitled ? I see on another post that there is a form that can be filled in (IS10) do i need to call and ask for them to fill it in ? They do not get carers allowance for me.
Sorry for the long post. I appreciate all the advice you can give. Thank you. 
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    No. Because you live with your parents and your mother is not getting a disability benefit.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • MAE63
    MAE63 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    But my Dad is, dies that not count ?
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  • MAE63
    MAE63 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    Sorry not dies..
    Does
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
    edited July 2022
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    MAE63 said:
    But my Dad is, does that not count ?
    No. You would all have to be receiving a disability benefit in order for any of you to be eligible for SDP.
    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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    Hello @MAE63 and welcome to the community :)

    I'm sorry this wasn't the answer you were probably hoping for, but I hope we've been able to reassure you regardless. 

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  • MAE63
    MAE63 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    Hi Alex, thank you for all the replies they are much apricated. I needed thing clarifying.  
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thanks for your positive feedback @MAE63. I am glad to hear our replies are appreciated. If we can clarify anything else or support you further, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you  :)
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