Regulation 2 Claim for an existing benefitI1

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a claim for incapacity benefit, severe disablement allowance or income support on the grounds of disability, whenever made, in respect of a period which begins on or after the appointed day, is to be treated as a claim for an employment and support allowance.

Paragraph (1) does not apply to—

Paragraph (1) does not apply insofar as a claim is treated as a claim forF3... maternity allowance or carer’s allowance under regulation 9(1) of, and Part 1 of Schedule 1 to, the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987^f1 (benefit claimed and other benefit which may be treated as if claimed in addition or in the alternative).