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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
Hi I wondered if anyone could help. I put in a claim for ESA in September had forms sent to fill in all sent back. I noticed this my this NHS App 18th December. Coded entry - Medical report requested (XaCHe) - HAAS report requested, to HE for processing, GDPR updated. Will this delay my claim I’ve done the 13 weeks…
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Husband refused ESA
Hello everyone My Husband was refused ESA recently due to lack of NI contributions for which when I called them , I was told it was the NI contributions from 2021 to current year although I thought it was the previous two years. Having looked at his NI record, it states : 2023-2024 full year 37 weeks - these may have been…
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ESA claim whilst looking after disabled child
Hi, I am currently working part time but finding it difficult looking after my disabled daughter who has just started at a specialist school who I transport each day, a considerable distance. Her needs are becoming more challenging and I'm struggling to carry on the doing the job I'm doing as we don't have any other form…
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New Style ESA phone call because of UC?
Has anyone else had an phone call from DWP about new style ESA commitments linked to UC claim? Once again Ive been left in the dark about this whole process, is utter disgrace.. My son can't speak to those people so how will this work, mind you are they that clueless??
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Hi, my name is Pisces! I’ve been off Work for 28 weeks and was paid from Work while I was off ill
I wanted to find out I’ve been off Work for 28 weeks and was paid from Work while I was off ill then I made a claim for ESA to backdate the three months that I was not paid from work. I’ve told them that would be all I was claiming for what I was entitled to the backdated three months, now they’ve sent me a P 45 which I…
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ESA migration with a disability
Hi, my son (aged 61) is profoundly deaf, has not been in employment and has been on ESA for a number of years. He does not get any payments but I have been assured his 'stamp' is being paid whilst he is on ESA. He has had no notification as to the way future when, I assume, his ESA will be stopped. Can anyone offer some…
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Income Based ESA and carers allowance
I'm on income based ESA and have recently had my pip stopped and was wondering if I can be a carer for my friend and claim carers allowance? P.s also will I get 1 last pip payment from my cut off date? I hope whoever reads this is as well as you can be From Bon
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How long after UC review?
Does anyone know how long after a phone review for UC and LCWRA I might hear about the result or any request for further information please? Many thanks
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SSP1 and New Style ESA
My friend has been off work for six months due to anxiety and depression. She receives Universal Credit and was placed in the LCWRA group in August. Her Statutory Sick Pay ended in December, and she has now received her SSP1 form to apply for New Style ESA. She is still employed and providing fit notes to her employer.…
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ESA & one-off divident payment
Hello! I have searched the internet and other posts relating to this on this forum and would like to fact-check my understanding. I am on legacy benefits and I receive Income Related ESA (Support Group) as well as Housing Benefit & PIP. I am one of the directors of a limited company. I am disabled and can't actually work…
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Hi, my name is R20! do I need to still send sick note if I now receive ESA?
Hi everyone I have just joined this group. Can anyone tell me do I need to still send sick note if I now receive ESA and have been put in the support group?
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Capital Gains and ESA
I am on income related ESA and PIP. A few years ago I put a little money in crypto currency that is now worth enough to buy a car when it is cashed in. I used to always have a mobility car until they changed the rules to save money. My question is if I cash this in for a car will they expect me to live off it instead.…
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Capital Gains Tax when on an ESA
Hello everyone, Hope everyone is doing well and able to deal with life challenges :-). Please if someone can guide me on a particular query: I am on new style ESA that's taxable. In addition, I have a £700 per month job (£8400 per year) that's well within the £183/week wages to maintain eligibility for new style ESA. Even…
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Hi, my name is Evelyn1! underpaid joint ESA from 2016. WIll backpay be seen as capital?
Hi I was contacted yesterday to inform me that I have been underpaid my joint ESA from 2016. It is in the region of £16000/£17000 that I have been underpaid. When I get this paid will the DWP see this as capital & stop my ESA payments as I will be over the £16000 threshold? Thanks in advance for any enlightment into this.
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Very scared and confused. ESA Support group migration to UC but its complicated,
Hello I hope this makes sense truly sorry if it doesn't. For over 15 years Me and my Brother have been on a joint claim for HB, we live in the same house and both have the same Genetic illness. Mum lives with us, Dad sadly passed away we have always been totally upfront and honest with everyone including letting HB know…
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Esa AUTO CREDITS FOR NIC
I have been bouncing between HMRC and DWP for a year now as NIC have not been auto credited since 2012-13 to current(on ESA).The DWP claim(yesterday) P60U is sent to HMRC and they deal with but Hmrc(today) insist DWP do it.I am twelve years short due to this error but noone wants to accept responsibility.I pay tax due to…
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Help … how to I get though to esa when I can’t get though to them ..
Hello all I’m very frustrated as I have been trying for the last 48 hours to get though to ESA on the phone and I haven’t be able to . On the 23/04/2024 I wait over 1 hour to get though to them and they then cut me off… I really do need to get to contact with them .. do you have any other ways of getting in contact with…
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Hi, my name is kitkat59! I get esa income related my husband works 13 hrs a week.
I get esa income related my husband works 13 hrs a week. They have taking 200 pound off my esa income I only get £44.00 pound a week. Could someone tell me how much esa they take off per pound. Please Many thanks
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ESA and UC
Hi everyone. I was claiming ESA until July 2024 and my payments were stopped as I missed a WCA appointment. I resubmitted this claim in August and have been claiming UC since then also. I had another WCA in December and have been awarded LCWRA. Does anyone know if I will receive backdated ESA payments from the date of my…
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WILL MY SG ESA CHANGE TO UC
hi and sorry - I’m confused I’m on full SG esa and have been for over a year. I’ve been reading some posts about a change to UC in the future? Will my sg esa change to uc? (I’m pretty sure I won’t qualify as my husband has a fire brigade work pension ? - in which case will my sg esa just stop??) Thanks for reading, I…
