Can my carer still receive benefits if I am a student?

emma_leigh

PersianCatLady wrote: »

ESA and PIP aren't about your condition and medications, they are about the effect your condition has on your life.

It may well be that nothing changes but it may be that the DWP decides to reassess you as if you are functioning well and going to college then perhaps your condition does not have enough of an impact on your daily life?

As I said before, it was a huge step for me to go to college, and all disabilities are different, some of these people work, so does that mean that their disabilities doesn't have enough of an impact on their lives?

I've only decided to go because the college will support me with my personal needs, otherwise I'd be stuck at home 24/7 😟 I've also got my dad taking me to and from college and still tending to my care needs.

Guess its just a bridge I'll have to cross if or when it comes to it 😊

emma_leigh

PersianCatLady wrote: »

It doesn't matter if you receive a student loan or not.

If you could have received a student loan then you will be treated as having that income.

Also you need to tell the DWP that you are starting uni so they will assume you have the loan.

If they can't get you one way, they get you another.

I'm going to college not uni and I'm not applying for the loan so they will know that!

PersianCatLady

emma_leigh wrote: »

As I said before, it was a huge step for me to go to college, and all disabilities are different, some of these people work, so does that mean that their disabilities doesn't have enough of an impact on their lives?

I've only decided to go because the college will support me with my personal needs, otherwise I'd be stuck at home 24/7 😟 I've also got my dad taking me to and from college and still tending to my care needs.

Guess its just a bridge I'll have to cross if or when it comes to it 😊

PIP would probably be OK as it is claimed by people in work.

ESA is a benefit for people whose condition stops them from working. Unfortunately, the DWP often have the view that if you can go to college then you are well enough not to be able to claim ESA.

Also, like I said before if this is university level education and you could have got a student loan then the DWP will consider that to be income and deduct money from your ESA accordingly.

It is an absolute minefield when it comes to ESA, DLA and PIP.

I know I sound harsh but I always think it is best to know what is coming.

PersianCatLady

emma_leigh wrote: »

I'm going to college not uni and I'm not applying for the loan so they will know that!

What qualification are you studying for?

emma_leigh

PersianCatLady wrote: »

PIP would probably be OK as it is claimed by people in work.

ESA is a benefit for people whose condition stops them from working. Unfortunately, the DWP often have the view that if you can go to college then you are well enough not to be able to claim ESA.

Also, like I said before if this is university level education and you could have got a student loan then the DWP will consider that to be income and deduct money from your ESA accordingly.

It is an absolute minefield when it comes to ESA, DLA and PIP.

I know I sound harsh but I always think it is best to know what is coming.

I totally understand that you are giving me advice on what to expect and tbh I'm someone who always thinks about worse case scenarios!

Like I said I'm not applying for any loans, although I am apparently entitled to extra money from the college even on ESA and PIP and its something that is alongside those benefits so won't affect them.

I am only studying Beauty Therapy at Level 2 😊

emma_leigh

PersianCatLady wrote: »

What qualification are you studying for?

Just to clarify, I can apply to get my tuition fees for free and claim for kits and uniforms etc.

PersianCatLady

emma_leigh wrote: »

Just to clarify, I can apply to get my tuition fees for free and claim for kits and uniforms etc.

Sorry, I fell asleep so I didn't reply to your question last night.

I would check with your college about tuition fees and kits but I think that most colleges will have some sort of fund to help people just like you.

Good luck!!

emma_leigh

PersianCatLady wrote: »

Sorry, I fell asleep so I didn't reply to your question last night.

I would check with your college about tuition fees and kits but I think that most colleges will have some sort of fund to help people just like you.

Good luck!!

I have already applied for the Discretionary Adult Learner Support Fund!


Thank you! 😊

kingfisherblue

Hi, sorry I didn't reply earlier. My son is on a full time course, Foundation Learning. He has Down's Syndrome and several other conditions. His learning disability is severe. He receives high rate care and mobility on DLA, and is in the support group for ESA. His college offers a bursary of up to £1000 a year, paid monthly (which reminds me, I must apply for him). He's 20 years old, and went to college straight from school.

PersianCatLady

emma_leigh wrote: »

I have already applied for the Discretionary Adult Learner Support Fund!


Thank you! 😊

That is great!!

I wish you the best of luck and I am sure that you are going to become a great beauty therapist.