Housing benefit effected by pip??
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lyndzmac
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Hi all... im a total newbie and my head is scrambled...
I am currently on income related esa and get full housing and council tax benefit. I'm freaking out as I have my PIP assesment tmoro and have just had a gut wrenching feeling I'm going to lose my housing and council tax if i get awarded any PIP...
Can anyone please advise if this is right..
Many thanks in advance x
I am currently on income related esa and get full housing and council tax benefit. I'm freaking out as I have my PIP assesment tmoro and have just had a gut wrenching feeling I'm going to lose my housing and council tax if i get awarded any PIP...
Can anyone please advise if this is right..
Many thanks in advance x
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Hi,PIP isn't means tested and won't affect your housing benefit in a bad way. Infact in some cases claiming PIP is a good thing because it can increase the amount you're entitled to. It also means that your housing benefit won't be affected by non dependent deductions if you're awarded the daily living part.Good luck with the PIP claim.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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Hi @lyndzmac and welcome to the community!
I wish you all the best with your PIP claim, and please do let us know if there is anything we can do to helpScope -
Thank you both for ur reply. I feel loads better now..
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I hope you get on well at your PIP assessment today @lyndzmac!Community Manager
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Awe Thank you. I've just left. It wasn't too bad. Had massive panic attack when I first went in bit the lady who done it was amazing
Fingers crossed I hit the descriptors and she doesn't lie like the esa assessor I had 2 yrs ago ? -
Hi @lyndzmac, I'm sorry you had a panic attack, but I'm glad they were really nice.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!Scope -
I'm glad the assessor was good @lyndzmac.
Remember if you want to, you can call them in about a week and request a copy of the assessor's report. Best of luck!Community Manager
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