Published on 12, July, 2020
Has anyone diganosed with Autism or Aspergers been sucessful in their claim with ESA or PIP? I claimed PIP but I wasn't sucessful I am going through the appeal process.
I have since found too, I could quite possibly be entiled to ESA as how much my aspergers impacts my life in so many ways going back as far as pre-school.
Does anyone have any experiences advice or pointers that they could give me. I have read online there is a certain group you have to go to if you claim ESA can the DWP do that with someone with aspergers Syndrome is claiming? As part of their disablity is socializing, change, things out of the blue and coping with life outside of the house.
Thank you.
What are ESA and PIP?
ESA is short for Employment Support Allowance. If you are ill or have a health condition or disability that limits your ability to work you can claim Employment and Support Allowance from the Department of Work and Pensions.
PIP is short for Personal Independence Payment. It is extra money you can claim to help you with everyday life if you've an illness, disability or mental health condition. PIP used to be called Disability Living Allowance.
Thanks, I didn't know about any of this