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Will I Automatically Get Disability Premium on UC?

RealGem
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edited 6 July 2023 at 8:16PM in Benefits & tax credits
Hi, I am moving to another town, and I am currently on ESA with Enhanced Disability Premium.

I am told that I won't be able to stay on ESA if I move out of my current area, as it's a "change of circumstances". But they did not know if I would get the same or equivalent Disability Premium that I am on now. 

Does anyone know if I would?

Or would I have to start a complete new disability assessment?

Thank you
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  • HillStreetBlues
    HillStreetBlues Posts: 6,625 Forumite
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    Is it just a different town, or different council?
    Let's Be Careful Out There
  • RealGem
    RealGem Posts: 569 Forumite
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    Different town, different council and different country!
    Look at it this way... In a hundred years who's gonna care?
  • poppy12345
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    Moving house isn't a change of circumstances that will prompt a move to UC. What will prompt a move is either needing to claim for help with your rent for the first time (unless you're living in either supported or temporary housing) or you're moving to a different local Authority.
  • HillStreetBlues
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    edited 6 July 2023 at 8:52PM
    What group of ESA are you in and is it a single claim?
    Let's Be Careful Out There
  • RealGem
    RealGem Posts: 569 Forumite
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    HillStreetBlues said:
    What group of ESA are you in and is it a single claim?
    I think it's Income Related ESA. I am single yes.
    Look at it this way... In a hundred years who's gonna care?
  • RealGem
    RealGem Posts: 569 Forumite
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    poppy12345 said:
    Moving house isn't a change of circumstances that will prompt a move to UC. What will prompt a move is either needing to claim for help with your rent for the first time (unless you're living in either supported or temporary housing) or you're moving to a different local Authority.
    Yes different local authority, thanks
    Look at it this way... In a hundred years who's gonna care?
  • calcotti
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    RealGem said:
    HillStreetBlues said:
    What group of ESA are you in and is it a single claim?
    I think it's Income Related ESA. I am single yes.
    You haven’t answered the question about which group you are in, WRAG or Support Group?
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
  • RealGem
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    calcotti said:
    RealGem said:
    HillStreetBlues said:
    What group of ESA are you in and is it a single claim?
    I think it's Income Related ESA. I am single yes.
    You haven’t answered the question about which group you are in, WRAG or Support Group?
    I don't know which one it is. I am currently trying to find a document that says it. Sorry for the delay. 
    Look at it this way... In a hundred years who's gonna care?
  • RealGem
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    edited 6 July 2023 at 9:46PM
    calcotti said:
    RealGem said:
    HillStreetBlues said:
    What group of ESA are you in and is it a single claim?
    I think it's Income Related ESA. I am single yes.
    You haven’t answered the question about which group you are in, WRAG or Support Group?
    How do I find out which group I am in?

    None of the letters say it. Only the amount. 

    I get £149.05 a week.

    Thanks
    Look at it this way... In a hundred years who's gonna care?
  • Spoonie_Turtle
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    RealGem said:
    poppy12345 said:
    Moving house isn't a change of circumstances that will prompt a move to UC. What will prompt a move is either needing to claim for help with your rent for the first time (unless you're living in either supported or temporary housing) or you're moving to a different local Authority.
    Yes different local authority, thanks
    Yes but will you be needing to claim help for rent?  If not, you shouldn't need to claim UC anyway.
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