Can I claim Universal Credit if I live with my parents?

Hi

I am 56 years of age and have been on ESA for the last 15 years or so. I have been reading the guide about migrating to UC and I now realize that this benefit can be affected by the circumstances of other members of my household.

I live with my parents. I moved back in with them when I became unwell (again, about 15 years ago). I'm in the WRAG group. I completed an ESA 50 in the first half of last year and am still waiting for a response to this. I haven't received a migration letter yet. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

My parents are both 89 this year. They both receive a state pension and a pension from my Dad's years of employment. I don't know how much they have in savings but I imagine it would take us over the £16,000 threshold.

My Mum had a stroke in June last year. I haven't looked into applying for carer's allowance. I just assumed it wouldn't be allowed if I was on ESA but, after reading the guide, i'm now wondering if this is the case?

Many thanks

Alison

I am going through a renewal process with UC at the moment.

I live with my parents (for the past 15 years+) and in a similar situation to you and have had no problem with ESA and UC claims in the past.

PIP scored me incorrectly which meant a tribunal was needed and I was awarded the right amount of points.

The PDF guides that are offered here really helped me with my claims.

Hi Loony

Thanks for letting me know your experience. It's good to hear that you've had no problems.

The guides are great, I agree. Don't know where I'd be without them!

Alison