ESA F2F done

Hi All,

I've been on SDA and DLA for the last 25 years, I am now going through the process of changing to ESA and PIP, this is my first assessments I've had since going on them.

Reading through some of the questions and information, I am worried that I wont now qualify for ESA as I've been on SDA I wont have paid NIC's is that correct? and as my husband works more than 24 hours I wont qualify for either?

Can someone possibly clarify for me how the NIC's works while on SDA, as if I wouldn't be entitled to any of them then I wouldn't put myself through the assessment as its causing me alot of stress worrying about it.

Would be much appreiated

Hi there

I am currently on SDA and higher mobility and middle care DLA indefinitely, after using your great guides I just had my F2F last week for the ESA and awaiting results from it.

I have not heard anything from them about claiming PIP yet, so my question is are they likely to contact me now about my DLA? and if so will they use the same F2F assessment used for the ESA or will I get called for another F2F for the PIP?

I was really hoping to get it all dealt with at the same time.

Thanks in advance

Hi jd,

I have merged your query with your previous posts relating to your SDA to ESA switch. However, I am aware that you could easily argue that this post related to PIP which is why you gave it its own topic!

I'm glad that your ESA assessment is over and done with. All you can do now is wait - which can be the hardest thing!

If you were below 65 years of age in April 2013 then you will be contacted and 'invited' to claim PIP at some stage. The criteria for this are different from both DLA and ESA and the ESA assessment will not be used for PIP.

The PIP guide is here if you want to see what to expect

PIP help for claimants

If you have further questions or comments regarding your ESA, please reply to this message (if you wish to discuss PIP you should start another topic).