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8 years 11 months ago #164166 by carmind

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A client of mine has had his ESA reduced by £61.85 a week (described in the DWP letter as "extra money because you are severely disabled". Is this the Disability Premium?

He has recently had his PIP award reduced from enhanced Daily Living to standard. Would this be the reason for the additional reduction in his ESA?

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8 years 11 months ago #164188 by Rh

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You can also get it if you are in income related ESA support group.

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8 years 11 months ago #164189 by Gordon

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Rh wrote: You can also get it if you are in income related ESA support group.

That's the Enhanced Disability Premium not the Severe DP!

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8 years 11 months ago #164190 by Gordon

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Mrs Hurtyback wrote: Hi Carmind,

Yes, the sum you mention is the amount of a single person's Severe Disability Premium. It is only payable if the claimant is in receipt of enhanced care PIP, not standard rate.

Sorry Mrs H, SDP is enabled by any PIP Daily Living award.

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8 years 11 months ago #164192 by Gordon

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carmind wrote: A client of mine has had his ESA reduced by £61.85 a week (described in the DWP letter as "extra money because you are severely disabled". Is this the Disability Premium?

He has recently had his PIP award reduced from enhanced Daily Living to standard. Would this be the reason for the additional reduction in his ESA?

No, SDP is enabled by any PIP Daily Living award.

Has anybody claimed Carers Allowance against the client or are they no longer living alone or considered to be living alone?

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8 years 11 months ago #164193 by slugsta

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Ah, sorry for my mis-information :blush:

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