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Hi, my name is handley88! Had a letter about my dad's private pension

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handley88
handley88 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited November 2023 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hello I hope I can get some advice, 
I am currently on income related esa and pip 
this week I received a letter out of the blue.
my dad died in 2005 and he must of had a private pension.
the want to make a one of payment of £173 
but im too scared to accept, would this trigger a change of circumstance with my esa?. 
Do I need to contact the dwp? 
Thanks for your time 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,903 Disability Gamechanger
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    It won't be a change of circumstances for your ESA. If it's just a one off payment of £173 then it's likely to be classed as savings/capital so won't affect your ESA if it doesn't take your savings to more than £6,000. However, when you do receive it you will need to report it to ESA and let DWP decide.

    PIP isn't affected.
    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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  • Ada
    Ada Scope Member Posts: 15,143 Disability Gamechanger
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    @handley88 I am just nudging in to give you a warm welcome from me. Hugs 🤗 
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  • handley88
    handley88 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    Hi Ada 🥰
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