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Legacy ESA adult child moving home

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solitarypants
solitarypants Community member Posts: 21 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi
My adult child wants to move back home! 
We are on legacy ESA and if she moved home then I'm really worried this will trigger a move to UC ! As I can't afford the 5 week wait and we're not in a financial position to get one of the DWP's loans !!  If the dwp make us migrate then they will cover some of the 5 weeks without money! 
She works 16.5 hours a week and we know she will have to pick up the rent and council tax.. we are going to charge her 15 a week for utilitys she buys and cooks her own food!! 
Any advice appreciated!
Regards 

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
    edited December 2022
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    It will not necessitate a move to UC.

    Do you and your partner get disability benefits? If so, does anybody else live with you and does your ESA include a Severe Disability Premium? 

    Does your daughter claim any benefits?
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • solitarypants
    solitarypants Community member Posts: 21 Connected
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    Hi
    ahh that’s good to hear !! 
    So I take it I just call them once she’s in and tell them??
    No we get no disability benefits or anything 
    she don’t claim anything! 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,046 Disability Gamechanger
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    You don’t need to ring ESA. If you’re claiming housing benefit then you will need to report the changes to your local Authority because there will be non dependent deductions. See link https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/housing_benefit_deductions_when_living_with_non_dependants
    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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  • solitarypants
    solitarypants Community member Posts: 21 Connected
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    oh ok I thought I did have to call esa as was a change in circumstances?
    yes I do get HB! So I know I’ll need to call them and provide her payslips!! 
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    solitarypants said:
    oh ok I thought I did have to call esa as was a change in circumstances?
    No, because who else lives in the house makes no difference to your ESA.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,046 Disability Gamechanger
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    solitarypants said:
    oh ok I thought I did have to call esa as was a change in circumstances?
    yes I do get HB! So I know I’ll need to call them and provide her payslips!! 

    It's not a change of circumstances for your ESA.
    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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  • solitarypants
    solitarypants Community member Posts: 21 Connected
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    Ahh gotcha
    thanks so much for ur help !!! 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    You are welcome @solitarypants. It is the very least you deserve.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you.

    Take care for now and we will look forward to, hopefully, hearing from you again soon  :)
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    Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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