Help - ESA PENSION LUMP SUM

_Kelseydaviss
_Kelseydaviss Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi there. My mum is 55 and receives New Style ESA support group (& PIP). She is looking to cash in a pension to get a lump sum (around 9k) to help with moving costs, stamp duty etc.

Will this have an affect on her benefits? My understanding is that it's not means tested so it will not. If I am correct, do you know if she has to inform the DWP of this payment regardless? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks 

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  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    Nothing will be affected. You don’t need to notify ESA or PIP.
  • _Kelseydaviss
    _Kelseydaviss Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    bg844 said:
    Nothing will be affected. You don’t need to notify ESA or PIP.
    Thanks so much!!
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    You are welcome @_Kelseydaviss. It is the very least you deserve.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to help. We are all here for you  :)

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