Should I get disabled element of ESA?

chezybelle
chezybelle Scope Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited February 2018 in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
I suffer from fibromyalgia.me. hyperthyroidism. Acaphalic migraine.and endometriosis.I have 4 children 21.19.15.11 

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  • Lasian_Alumni
    Lasian_Alumni Online Community Member Posts: 650 Empowering
    Hi @chezybelle, welcome! 

    We have plenty of groups and discussions you might be interested in, whether you want to ask for some help and support, or just to chat with other members of our community. 

    Is there anything we can help you with?

  • chezybelle
    chezybelle Scope Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Hi @Lasian_Scope
    I receive esa and pip at the minute waiting to hear back from my pip review but was wondering if I should be getting a disabled element of esa 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    edited February 2018
    chezybelle said:
    Hi @Lasian_Scope
    I receive esa and pip at the minute waiting to hear back from my pip review but was wondering if I should be getting a disabled element of esa 

    As you say you live with your children and the eldest one is 21 then unless he/she reacieves a qualifying benefit of either DLA mid/high rate care or PIP daily living then unfortunately you're not eligible for this Severe diability premium. Once of the many criteria of this is you live alone or your classed as living alone. Living with a 21 year old i'm afraid doesn't class you as living alone.
  • chezybelle
    chezybelle Scope Member Posts: 3 Listener
    My 21 year old and 19 year old don't live with me but my husband does so that counts me out thanks for your help
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Hi @chezybelle, and a belated welcome! Just to add to the above, you might like to check out the online benefits calculator to see if there's anything else you may be eligible for. 

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