ESA and children's benefits

happilydivorcedagain

I hope someone can answer my questions.

I get ESA income related, support group. I receive DLA with low mob & care. I live with parents so housing is not an issue.

If I was to have a baby as a single parent under the above conditions, what benefits would I be entitled to?
Am I correct I would get my current rate of ESA & DLA, CTC & CB ?


Thank you

charlieismydarling

Is this a joke?

happilydivorcedagain

Why would it be a joke? It's a genuine question.

Unless you know my full circumstances please don't try and judge me. I am trying to decide my options

charlieismydarling

I am not judging.
Are you pregnant now or planning to try? Trying to decide your options sounds like you may be planning to try?

happilydivorcedagain

I am pregnant and was unsure if my ESA would chafe and do I still get tax credits. I'm working out if I can afford a child

charlieismydarling

You would get child benefit and child tax credits. Stay safe and hope it works out for you.
Can you ask the father for help or was it DV?

happilydivorcedagain

Father is not in the picture, that in itself is another story.
So would I be able to get tax credits and child benefit on top of my ESA & DLA?

I'm not one of these people who want to have kids to avoid working. I am unwell and the father took advantage of my illnesses, this is why he won't be in the picture at all. This would be my only chance of a baby but its the worst situation to happen in. I'm just weighing up everything at the moment

Indie_Kid

If this is your first child, you're also entitled to the sure start maternity grant.