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tracie4347

Thanks poppy for all the information  ..I will give them a little call tomorrow  ...fingers crossed its good news ..

tracie4347

Hi all poppy I just called up pip and they have awarded me enhanced  on both .  I cannot tell you all how relieved  I am ...esa allowance  gave sent me a message today to contact them about my ESA ..so I'm on hold waiting to talk to them now ..gosh I hope its nothing to spoil my good news ...thanks you guy's you have been a pillar of strength  to me ...with all your advice and speedy responses..godbless you all .

poppy123456

Good news! If your ESA is Income related and you don’t live with any other adults, unless they claim a qualifying disability benefit or are registered blind you will be entitled to the Severe Disability Premium. 

tracie4347

I am in support group ..I will have a look at my entitlement I am useless at all remembering  things ..and I'm dyslexic  ..

Alex_Alumni

I'm glad to read that you're finding the community supportive @tracie4347 and I'm sure you're not useless at remembering things, with so many things to take in and process each day it's no surprise that some bits of information fall out!

Let us know if there's anything further we can help with

tracie4347

Hi all ..poppy after a 1  hour 40 min telephone  ☎️ call to esa ..they have told me I may be entitled  to the severe disability  premium  thanks for that poppy ..the lady filled the form in over the phone and informed me of what to expect  .
I am crying my heart out here the thought I can now get a carer and all the help I need..the stress over the process  of pip and esa ..is at least put to bed for a few years..thanks all I wish everyone good fortune  on this road that can  be very draining on your mental health as well as your Already  bad health .. stay positive  and keep talking on scope that has helped me so so much ..

Alex_Alumni

That's wonderful to hear @tracie4347 it really makes a huge difference when we get the right help and support  

Keep us up to date with how you get on when you can, and please ask if anything else comes up that you need a hand with.

poppy123456

Does anyone live with you? Also please remember that if you're entitled to SDP then you must make sure that no one claims either carers allowance or carers element of Universal Credit for looking after you because this will end the SDP.

If entitled then your SDP will be paid from when your PIP award starts.

SueHeath

Hi @tracie4347 great news thanks for sharing, time to breath now and join us in the coffee lounge ha ha.

tracie4347

No poppy I'm alone and have no family in London all in Scotland...thanks for all the help guys honestly  yous are amazing ......and yes it's time to breath...and look forward to finding this coffee lounge  😀  lol ..im sure I will get lost finding itc..so any pointers would he helpful ...

poppy123456

Then you are entitled to it. It will increase your ESA by £69.40/week. 

Coffee lounge is here https://forum.scope.org.uk/categories/coffee-lounge

Tori_Scope

Have you been able to find the coffee lounge yet @tracie4347?  

tracie4347

I believe  tori I did find it it has all diffrent chats going on ...poppy was kind enough  to direct me by way of a link ...i m just having   a flare up with fibromyalgia  at moment  and my hands hurt but I will join you all in a day or too  hopefly ..thanks for checking up tori to see if I found it thought thoughtful off you ..

Tori_Scope

Of course, no rush @tracie4347 I hope that you feel better soon.