ESA cont based

Hi lorrainevb,

I think the wording of the ESA regs in the Act of Parliament is more accurate than the DMG ...." a)was entitled to a carer’s allowance in the last complete tax year immediately preceding the relevant benefit year"
So as this is going to be a new ESA claim the years they will look at will be the contribution years covered by the last 4 years of Carer's Allowance credits.

David

Hi lorrainevb,

Hopefully you have made contact with the ESA section today as it is difficult to get through to the DWP after 3pm on a Friday owing to staff working patterns.

David

HI lorrainevb,

She would have received Class 1 National Insurance credits for being in receipt of Carer's Allowance. Carer credits are something different. At the end of the day you need to phone ESA as I previously indicated.

David