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Can I claim ESA and PIP at the same time?

Creative26

Hello everyone. I was hoping for some advice if any of you could help please. Can I claim ESA and PIP at the same time?

I have been unable to work due to mental illness and I have been claiming ESA [income related]. I have anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder that affect daily living. I am unable to leave the house and rely heavily on family members to help me. 

Someone I know, who has similar conditions, said that he claims both ESA and PIP and that it is fine to do so. I have researched the criteria for PIP and feel that I am eligible. However, I am worried that it will either replace, reduce or risk my ESA if I apply for PIP aswell.

Is there anyone else on here that can offer advice to ensure that this does not happen or what I should do incase it does? And just general advice when applying for it and things to expect from the assessment process?

Much appreciated. Thank you.

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  • Hi - PIP is a disability payment - it's not means tested - it's an additional payment available to anyone if you meet the criteria for needs.   It's based around the difficulties of your daily life like being able to clean yourself, feed yourself, get about, socialise etc.   

    Make sure you have all your medical evidence like recent letters from your social worker, doctor, and other medical professionals you interact with before you kick off your claim as missing evidence will get you rejected - and that can be a real pain to deal with.  If you don't have recent letters, ask for them so you've got a fresh set to send off with your application.

    ESA is effectively the old dole payments - there is an enhanced rate available if you're disabled so it's worth pursuing the PIP as a qualifier.    

  • in reply to Plastic

    Also - make sure you get help filling in the form - it's long & complicated and you need to make sure you don't shoot yourself in the foot by accidentally saying you're ok - especially as you say you need others to enable your life - that means you cannot do those functions.    CAB offer the form-help service as well as lots of other groups - I'm sure others will add detail to this thread.

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  • in reply to Plastic

    Also - make sure you get help filling in the form - it's long & complicated and you need to make sure you don't shoot yourself in the foot by accidentally saying you're ok - especially as you say you need others to enable your life - that means you cannot do those functions.    CAB offer the form-help service as well as lots of other groups - I'm sure others will add detail to this thread.

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