If JUST on ESA will that be transferred to UC???

Dear all,

I've been in the ESA Support Group for about 8 years - very hard won, including two Tribunals, but eventually, with a lot of help from CAB & the Benefits and Work Guides, & family & friends, + written letters of support from specialist & GP, I got there. Last two reviews have all been paperwork only as I have such a comprehensive ESA50 & supporting documentation.

I am about to move house & just across the border to a different Local Authority, which might be construed as a "change of circumstances" by the DWP..

Am I correct in thinking that as I ONLY get Contribution-based ESA and no other Benefits, that the DWP will not bother to try & transfer that to UC ?????

Very worried about that possibility, so would very much appreciate if someone would please advise.

Thank you.

Dear Gordon,

Thank you for the clarification.

Yes, I am not in receipt of Housing Benefit, and am unlikely to qualify for that in the foreseeable future.

Does that mean that UC only comes in when you apply for a Benefit that is overseen by the Local Authority, e.g. Housing Benefit?

Or perhaps I should ask which Benefits come under the UC umbrella?

If I were to apply for PIP in addition to ESA, would that then prompt a move to UC?

Thanks again,

HappyX2

Dear Gordon,

Thank you very much for the clarification - such a relief!

2xHappy

Thank you Gordon, Your answer has prompted another question from me!

If I were in receipt of CB ESA and PIP, and then was moved to IR ESA, would that prompt a move to UC? And if so, how would the PIP part be handled if it's not part of UC?

Thanks,

2xH