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6 years 8 months ago #204479 by standswithafist
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I've been told by DWP on the phone that I have been awarded ESA Contribution based for another 3 yes in support group, but that I might be entitled higher rate for SDP and backdated to 2014. They sent me the form to complete.
As I get occupational and private pensions and care from Social services under the Direct payments scheme (this pays for agency carers and 2 personal assistants) I feel this might stop me getting SDP.
If I submit the form for means testing ESA and do not qualify, will I still get the contribution based ESA, or do I risk losing that?Thanks.
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6 years 8 months ago #204497 by Gordon
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standswithafist

The Direct Payments should be disregarded but the pensions will be deducted £ for £ from any ESA(IR) that you might be entitled to.

Completing the form will have no impact on your ESA(CB).

I assume that he DWP already know about your pension income.

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