ESA Migration to UC

Hi,

I have just moved over to Universal Credit. I was getting Contribution Based ESA and Income related ESA. My husband was added to my ESA claim a few years back. I got a Carer’s Premium added to our ESA. This is where I am having problems after I migrated over to UC. I was told I had to ring Carer’s Allowance to get an end date as it showed I was getting £0.00 Carer’s Allowance. I did this but then a lady from Citizens Advice said they should not have told me to do this before they made up my UC award as this now interferes with my Transitional Protection which in our Migration letter says we will get. She said my Carer’s Premium of £46.40 a week will now not be included in my final UC award.
I am really struggling trying to get this sorted and would be very grateful for any help or advice, thank you.

Jessica

Hi David,

Thank you for your reply. I was paid Carer’s Premium as I had an underlying entitlement and no one gets State Pension. The Citizens Advice lady said it was a DWP error as there has been no change of circumstances and she said they should not have asked me to ring Carer’s Allowance. I am hoping it will not affect our Transitional Protection but I am not so sure. Not sure what else I can do.

Jessica

Thank you David.

I really appreciate all your advice. I will let you know the outcome.

Jessica