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ESA Dla - mutually exclusive?

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13 years 8 months ago - 13 years 8 months ago #24364 by lainie
Just been awarded Higher Rate DLA!! was created by lainie
I just had to share this with someone!!! Thanks to this site I have just been awarded Higher Rate Mobility and Care backdated to April - until next April - and I didn't realise that they give you a free vehicle tax licence thing as well!! Thankyou to all my friends and moderators on here. There is hope for us all. Best wishes, Lainie xx
Last edit: 13 years 8 months ago by Crazydiamond. Reason: Post merged - same subject matter.

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13 years 8 months ago #24365 by lainie
Replied by lainie on topic ESA Dla - mutually exclusive?
Hi to all, hope you are feeling not too bad today. I have just been awarded DLA Higher Rate for Mobility and Care - thanks to this site - however, just a quick question - do I now lose my ESA? What should I do now - should I notify ESA or will they already know? Many thanks for your superb site, I'm sure many of us would just go under without you!

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13 years 8 months ago #24368 by Crazydiamond
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lainie wrote:

Hi to all, hope you are feeling not too bad today. I have just been awarded DLA Higher Rate for Mobility and Care - thanks to this site - however, just a quick question - do I now lose my ESA? What should I do now - should I notify ESA or will they already know? Many thanks for your superb site, I'm sure many of us would just go under without you!


ESA is paid in addition to DLA so you won't lose that allowance.

Claimants are obliged to notify the relevant benefits sections of the change in their entitlement. You will need to inform the office which deals with your ESA claim of your DLA award, and also any other departments dealing with your benefits.

Depending on your individual circumstances you could end up getting more benefit, for example if you receive income-based ESA, as additional premiums may be included in the award.

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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13 years 8 months ago #24417 by lainie
Replied by lainie on topic Re:ESA Dla - mutually exclusive?
Many thanks, CrazyDiamond. I will write to ESA (and keep a copy and register post it!!). Lainie

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