ESA and other income

I have just been placed in the Support Group and will now receive £106.50 per week. If I activate a private pension now how may it affect my entitlement to benefit? My assets will not be anywhere near the £16,000 and are unlikely to exceed £6,000. I do not know the exact pension income, but it may be around £50 per week, not enough to pay tax.
thanks,
keith

Even contributary ESA can be affected by a private pension. The DWP will discount the first £85 per week and then reduce ESA by 50p for each extra £ pension. So, in your case it will not make any difference

Contributary ESA is counted as taxable income, so you will be obiged to pay tax if your total (taxable) income is over the personal allowance threshold.

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