So Confused esa dla sda

welshgranny

I received an esa claim pack which I posted back in December but have not heard anything about an assessment or anything else yet. My dla which I receive middle rate and high rate mobility was renewed in Feb 2015 indefinately. I also receive sda. I am wondering if the esa is just instead of severe dissability or instead of all the other benefits and also If I do get esa will i still need to claim pip when that comes around ????? So confused :-((

nannytone_2

do you mean severe disability allowance or severe disability premium?
they are different things.
are you transferring to ESA or is this a new claim?

welshgranny

Thank you for the quick reply. I believe it is severe dissablement allowance (just gone up to £74.65 plus age related addition). The esa form was sent to me automatic as I am already claiming the sda, dla and mobility so I take it it is the switch over as I have not tried for anything new.

pmlindyloo

Your SDA is in the process of changing to ESA.

Until you are assessed you will continue to be paid your SDA.

http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/how-we-can-help/benefits-information/incapacity-benefits-migration

Your DLA will continue until your area 'migrates' to PIP.

welshgranny

Thank you both. I was so confused as esa and pip both asked about dissability living and mobility that I was frightned it meant i would only receive one (esa Or dla/mobility Or pip)
Thanks again