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What is the transition from disability related ESA to its UniCredit equivalent like?

Is it a similar process to reapplying for PIP or ADP?

Is it just a form or will there be a face to face interview?

Are the questions/scoring criteria similar to PIP/ADP?

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  • Muttleythefrog
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    edited 6 January at 1:59AM
    ESA and UC use the same work capability assessment for those with limitations in ability to work/unable to work.
    If you are already getting ESA and move to Universal Credit your WCA status will transfer across.

    PIP/ ADP(PIP equivalent in Scotland which I confess I haven't looked at the detail of) are disability benefits.

    The methodology for the WCA and PIP assessments can be similar but obviously the criteria is very different and is widely available online including at websites such as Citizens Advice Bureau. Whether such assessments include face to face or telephone assessments is down to individual cases and whether they deem such necessary. 

    PIP awards are typically for a set period and reviewed in the last year of the award. Awards regarding WCA status are typically indefinite pending reassessment. Transferring from ESA to UC should not normally trigger a reassessment.
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