ESA and Carer allowance

Hi

I’ve just been awarded pip, and my wife is looking to claim Carer allowance. I just wondered what impact that will have on my esa? I currently receive £176.05 a week £114.85 living expenses, disability income guarantee £23.55 and extra money because in support group £37.65. So once my wife claims Carer allowance will my esa be reduced? if so by how much a week? And when would I have to inform esa about the fact my wife claiming Carer allowance? Thank you

Hi Gordon. Thank you for your reply. Ok so as soon as it’s accepted I will ring dwp to tell them. Can you explain what you mean by saying no net effect? Thank you.

Thank you. So my esa will go down to £111, but I will receive Carer premium (£36.85) added to my esa is that correct? So will change to around £148 a week? Is that right? Thank you.