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hello20
hello20 Community member Posts: 98 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hello just quick question previously I was on esa claiming as a couple then partner separated.
 So I claimed single rate esa an filled form in for   pip in October while I was receiving esa
Then when I got back with my partner I told esa an they told me I need go on Uc so in November I made joint claim with partner
kniw I been awarded  pip from October can I ask for sdp to be looked at will I be able claim transistion payment or won’t I
recieve  it as I’m in Uc know even tho my claims successful an is going be back dated to when I was reviewing single rate support group esa 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,189 Disability Gamechanger
    edited February 2020
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    Hi,

    If you were awarded daily living PIP and no one claimed carers allowance for looking after you then you’ll be able to claim a small amount of backdated money for the SDP up until your partner moved In or you claimed UC, which ever came sooner.

    The SDP transitional support protection wouldn’t apply to you, unfortunately.

    Unless your partner claims a qualifying benefit such as PIP daily living or DLA mid/high rate care then you wouldn't have been entitled to the SDP when your partner moved in with you anyway. As your partner was already claiming UC then claiming this with them was your only option.
    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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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @hello20, is there anything else we can do to help?
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