Severe disability premium eligibility

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in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
How is this obtained? I believe I should be entitled to it but I have never been given it (I get enhanced disability)?

Do you have to be on PIP/AFIP/DLA/AA? If so, if I get PIP (currently applying), how would I go about getting SDP added on? Will it be done automatically?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    For SDP you need to be claiming an Income related benefit such as ESA, Income Support or JSA. Then you need a daily living award of PIP. No one must be claiming carers allowance for looking after you. Finally you must live alone or be classed as living alone. If you live with any other adults then they must also claim a qualifying benefit ...Daily living PIP, AA or DLA mid/high rate care.

    It's not automatically paid, you have to apply for it, if your PIP is successful.

  • PIPQuestions
    PIPQuestions Online Community Member Posts: 32 Connected
    poppy123456 said:
    For SDP you need to be claiming an Income related benefit such as ESA, Income Support or JSA. Then you need a daily living award of PIP. No one must be claiming carers allowance for looking after you. Finally you must live alone or be classed as living alone. If you live with any other adults then they must also claim a qualifying benefit ...Daily living PIP, AA or DLA mid/high rate care.

    It's not automatically paid, you have to apply for it, if your PIP is successful.

    as i live with mum I guess I can't get it. Will get her to apply for carers if i get PIP as she does care for me basically 247.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Unfortunately not, unless of course she claims a qualifying benefit herself.

    For carers allowance claim, does your mum work? Claim any benefits like a state pension? https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/carers-allowance/

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