Esa and Carers Allowance

[Jamie1965]

Hi I have just had to make my first claim for esa my sick pay ran out at work and was told to claim so I did. I got letter today saying that I was gonna get 73.10 however I claimed as a couple I get the higher rate pip both elements I called the benefits where I questioned the payment for a single person she said that we will not get paid as a couple until I have done my assessment I could not understand this she said the claim is for a couple but I should have my partner claim Carers Allowance so on her advise we have done an on line claim but now I’m starting to wonder if this was a good idea they have said my claim in contribution based can any one give me some advise please

[Mdaisy]

Welcome to the FMAUK Community Jamie1965 !

I am sure you'll find this community a helpful and supportive place to be ! There's lots of posts to read and many lovely members to talk to as you learn to live with Fibro 24/7.

Sorry to hear your having trouble claiming benefits, so many members are reporting the same with assessors no understanding invisible chronic illness. You may want to contact the FMAUK Benefits Advisor, all contact information below;

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

As a newbie, please can I mention that members prefer to answer posts that are locked to this community only. If you wish to do this, here's a link that explains how to do it;

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

Please can I provide you with the FMAUK website which has a wealth of information about Fibromyalgia which may be of help to you

fmauk.org

Wishing you well with your claim

Emma

[Jamie1965 in reply to Mdaisy]

Hi Emma thank you for the info will look now

[Mdaisy in reply to Jamie1965]

You're welcome

[Jamie1965]

Thank you ajay this benefits thing is a mine field