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Read me: What is ESA and how do I claim it?
ESA, or Employment Support Allowance, is a benefit which
you can receive if your ability to work is limited by disability or poor health. You can find out more
on our Employment Support Allowance page. If you’d like to determine your
eligibility for ESA and other benefits, use our
online benefits calculator. How
do I claim…
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New style ESA claim
I have just submitted my claim 10 days ago, to cut a long story short I have been off all year I have no strength from abdomen to chest so am bent over, cannot sit upright at all and cannot walk .i have after months been found to have 7 hernias in my abdomen and stomach, some up to 10cm long. and am in immense pain.…
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esa migration too uc
im currently in the esa support group but i get the lower rate not the top rate of lwcra will this be increased once i have migrated to uc i also dont get the 400£ standard rate i get 323£ every two weeks will this rate be increased since im 40 years old and single i gert my statement in third of october 2025 im anxious…
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Hi, my name is Magz500! Received ESA money out of the blue, any idea what it is?
Hi my name is Magz I'm 64 and just transitioning from ESA to UC I ha e an inter view at the job centre next Week for a commitment interview whatever that is and today I received out of the blue 55 from ESA. Can anyone advise me please?
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Video reassessment letter just after managed migration to UC letter
I I have been on esa wrag since around 2013 I think and I received a managed migration letter I have to migrate to UC before 11th September, it’s been worrying me sick ever since it came, The last esa 50 my sister filled in for me was from dec 2023 and only a few days ago a letter came saying I have a video assessment this…
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ESA/ UC
So I merging from ESA to universal credit, just had a commitment telephone call his afternoon, and was told I am in the work related activity group , but I thought was was in the support group,but apparently not, can someone help me, and tell me what roughly my UC will be, I housing is getting paid straight to my landlord,…
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Need to apply for UC, I'm really stressed.
Hi guys. I need to apply for uc and I am really stressed about it. in order to apply do I just use a standard route, “create an account”? Or is there a separate website for those who are on ESA and need to apply for UC? Also if I am not able to confirm my identity online since I can’t locate my passport is there an option…
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Deciding not to move to uc
If a person in receipt of esa cb with ir top up does not want to move to uc can they just return the migration notice stating they don't want to claim? Also when would their income related esa stop and would their contribution based esa change to new style esa at this point or change at a later date?
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Hi, my name is fl01!
can anybody help me with LCWRA? I am happy to share my story. Thank you in advance.
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ESA to UC Migration - is it possible to cancel new style ESA and just claim LCWRA/Universal Credit?
Hi there, I’m a newbie here. I hope everyone one is well. I am very nervous, but here goes. I made a migration claim from ESA Support Group to Universal Credit on the 10th July and have now found out like many others that I was claiming ESA(Contribution Based), that I wasn’t aware of, as I left work eleven years ago. I…
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Hi, my name is johno65! Should I have been getting disability premiums before I migrated to UC?
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could help me. I was claiming contribution based ESA (Support Group) before a forced migration to UC in December 2024. I've just heard I could of been entitled to these so called premium disability benefits. Since 2016 I was claiming yet I never got none. I'm also on PIP. What do I do and…
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WCA Automatically put into Support group.
Quick question. I have my WCA by Telephone yesterday, call lasted less than 10 minutes as the Health Professional said I would automatically be entitled to ESA and would advise the DWP that I should be placed into the Support Group as I have severe incontinence issues and have been prescribed pads on repeat prescription,…
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Esa
I was am in the middle of this and had a three way conversation with cab and ice. They agreed to identify me on phone. Tonight I receive test and at 2 pm tomorrow job center want me to verify me in person. I no longer drive, neighbor live abroad and no public transport here £65 for taxi one way to ha. I take strong…
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ESA Telephone Assessment Tomorrow GP Still not returned ESA113
Hi, I am looking for some help and advice. Maximus received my ESA50 form and sent a ESA113 form to my GP, The GP has had it since 15th August, and has still not completed it, although they say it will be done tomorrow (Monday). As my telephone assessment is due tomorrow: Will Maximus not receiving it make a big Difference…
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Hi, my name is AlexandraClare! SDP help
Just to say hello to everyone 😊
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Etsy shop
Hi, I’ve recently been put into the ESA Support Group. I have a small Etsy store, which I currently make around £15 profit per week (if it’s a good week!). I sell digital printable papers so pay out for a lot of software but really enjoy creating. My goal was to push the shop on social media etc to really increase profit…
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UC and complex care
Has anyone seeking an extension for ESA to UC been offered complex care?
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ESA and National Insurance
Hi. I'm new here so Hello All. I just wondered if anyone can advise on my query. I am thinking of claiming ESA. I have been working for a limited company and I have not earned enough to pay N.I over the past few years as my Accountant has just informed me. I did pay a few voluntary payments during these years and I have 40…
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Migration to universal credit
hi I got my letter last Friday. I did the claim for universal credit. I did my identification check and an payment till 11 October. My concern is that will I get the same amount of money as I’m getting now on Esa or am I gonna be worse off? I did get my migration letter. I know that it says you get protection, but I’m very…
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Award Letters
hi Anyone knows for how long are you supposed to keep ESA award letters? one month, one year, two? Thank you
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Advice regarding permitted work number of hours whilst receiving PIP and ESA
Hi all Ive been reading the permitted work form and info sheet that goes with and googling for hours and I can't find this scenario covered, so reaching out to see if anyone has come across this. Ive not worked for number of years now, due to several disabilities. I'm receiving PIP and ESA currently (support group) but…
