Whats Triggers Universal Credit

Jonj1611

Hello,


I am currently getting ESA, however I am thinking about moving, is the same city, just a different area of that city, example postcode(not my actual postcode) BA04 to BA12


Would me moving trigger a move from ESA to universal credit?


Moving would be the only change of circumstance.

Thank you for any help

poppy12345

More information needed to be able to help.


Will you need to claim for help with your rent?


Do you claim the Severe Disability Premium in with your ESA?

Jonj1611

Ok, yes sorry some more info, single parent with 1 child so do get housing benefit currently. I am in ESA wrag so no to severe disability premium.

poppy12345

Jonj1611 wrote: »

Ok, yes sorry some more info, single parent with 1 child so do get housing benefit currently. I am in ESA wrag so no to severe disability premium.

Then a move to a different local council will prompt a move to UC because all areas are now a full UC area.


Staying with the same local council won't prompt a move.

poppy12345

Jonj1611 wrote: »

I am in ESA wrag so no to severe disability premium.

The group you're in has nothing to do with SDP. Do you claim PIP daily living or DLA mid/high rate care?

Jonj1611

Hello, its the same council, just a different area of the city.



No do not get pip or dla.

poppy12345

Then my advice in post #4 is correct.

Jonj1611

ok thats great thank you, rather stay where I am if it meant moving onto UC! As it looks like that won't happen then will be looking at a new place Thank you again for your help

poppy12345

Jonj1611 wrote: »

ok thats great thank you, rather stay where I am if it meant moving onto UC! As it looks like that won't happen then will be looking at a new place Thank you again for your help

Just remember is has to be with the same local council you're with now.

Jonj1611

Many thanks, will do