can my daughter claim esa

when_will_it_end

hi all

my dd had a relapse of her illness an she has dropped out of college finding it to stressfull, she hopes to go back but when that will be i do not know.

can she claim esa or anything similar?

thanks

Indie_Kid

If she's unable to work, she can. She needs a fit note from her GP.

when_will_it_end

i ment to add she is only 17 is this a problem?
an sorry for sounding daft but how do i help her claim is it the job center?

Indie_Kid

it's not a problem. She can claim ESA now.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/esa/DG_172014 explains how to claim.

when_will_it_end

thanks so much just another question sorry
how does it work with HB as she lives with me an i claim as a single person

Indie_Kid

Not too sure about that, sorry. Just to inform you if your daughter receives ESA, you can't receive tax credits and child benefit for her.

when_will_it_end

i kind of knew that much...lol
i just added 5 hrs to my contract tho so i now work 30 hrs am i right in thinkin i can receive some help

Indie_Kid

If you work 30 hours (assuming you have no other children you claim child benefit / tax credit for) then you can claim working tax credits - your income needs to be below £13,300 per year.

Oldernotwiser

when_will_it_end wrote: »

thanks so much just another question sorry
how does it work with HB as she lives with me an i claim as a single person

She cannot claim HB but ESA will pay for her keep. Have you cancelled the CB and CTC for her?