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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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    Yes you can. I was originally awarded PIP due to MH labels and believe the process is a lot easier than applying for ESA.

    Unfortunately, I've known a few people try to fraudulently claim PIP. As such, the process is a lot smoother if you can back up as many points as possible with independent evidence that is sent off with your application. For example, this is how I'd answer the 'reading and understanding signs, symbols and words' section - 

    "I experience visual stress as black text on a white background 'buzzes' causing me to experience migraines, as well as rapid fatigue. As page xx of the needs assessment report demonstrates due to this I use aid in the form of assistive technology (Claro Read) to tint my computer screen to enable me to read for more sustained periods, including throughout the working day."

    I've never had to receive support from others, such as CAB, as approaching the application in this way as meant my initial application's and renewal applications have always been successful. 

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    Yes you can. I was originally awarded PIP due to MH labels and believe the process is a lot easier than applying for ESA.

    Unfortunately, I've known a few people try to fraudulently claim PIP. As such, the process is a lot smoother if you can back up as many points as possible with independent evidence that is sent off with your application. For example, this is how I'd answer the 'reading and understanding signs, symbols and words' section - 

    "I experience visual stress as black text on a white background 'buzzes' causing me to experience migraines, as well as rapid fatigue. As page xx of the needs assessment report demonstrates due to this I use aid in the form of assistive technology (Claro Read) to tint my computer screen to enable me to read for more sustained periods, including throughout the working day."

    I've never had to receive support from others, such as CAB, as approaching the application in this way as meant my initial application's and renewal applications have always been successful. 

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