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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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Move From ESA
Hi, I have been on ESA for years and last week switched over to Universal Credit. I just recieved a message in the journal asking for a fit note as 'you have not yet had a Work Capability Assessment outcome for your health condition'. I had an assessment back in Feb/March and was moved into the Support Group so does anyone…
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ESA
I've just had an alarming message on my journal. It is headed "Other Benefits Affecting your UC" They go on to say that I get ESA and that I can continue getting it but they will adjust my UC payment????? I've been on UC since Feb 2023. I am on LCWRA ESA and PIP. Does this mean that the amount of ESA will be deducted from…
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Is there vouchers for prepayment meters
Hi id like to ask is there any help with vouchers for prepayment meters?
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Advice about contacting the DWP
Hello all. I will need to contact the DWP shortly after Christmas regarding my forthcoming inheritance. Only thing is - i'm terrified of telephone conversations. I believe it's possible to contact and inform them via mail, making sure the letter I send is signed for and tracked. But what format does this letter have to be?…
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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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moving benefit
hey guys, recently received a letter and it got me a little bit worried Right, so I've been on ESA for many years now support group The letter is stating that I need to move to universal credit I'm not sure why they have sent this. Well, I have to go through this stressful process again for fighting for my benefit? sending…
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ESA review 2025
Hi everyone. I have been on ESA contributions based for about 14 years. I spoke to ESA and they informed me I will be due a review in April 2025, which is fair enough. I have progressing MS. It's awful. My question is will I have to reapply like I did all those years ago or if everything OK, do I stay in Contributions…
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Random letter from the ESA
hey, I received a letter today from ESA today. Says changes in employment and support allowance rates payable. Goes on to say they have looked at my claim again following a recent change? No changes have happened for me. I have been told I am on contribution based ESA by citizens advice when they looked at my letter. The…
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CICA payment help
hi I wonder anyone can help me I got CICA payment today 11k (I spent a little ) (10kleft) anyway , I’m keeping this deposit for house /pay debts etc but isn’t question I’m wanting to ask (sorry to waffle) I am not sure what esa I’m on however I’ve been claiming for years(since 2018 I think roughly guess) , I get 448 a…
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Have I been awarded LCWRA
hello I recently had a health assessment and received a message in my journal saying “You have been found to have Limited Capability for Work and Work Related Activities”. the call was on the 16th November and the journal message was on the 22nd does this mean I will get extra allowance? As my December statement has just…
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ESA IR TOP UP/ backpay, Universal credit migration notice.
I had written before on this forum regarding that. I had been claiming Esa Contribution Based, Housing Benefit and PIP since 2019. I have realised that I might be eligible to claim ESA IR top up to my old style contribution based benefit. I had sent in ESA 3 form together with IS 10. I had couple of phone calls with ESA…
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Hi, my name is charger7! ESA support group and UC50 form
I've heard people in the support group of ESA transfering to universal credit are getting sent uc50 forms as a means to see what people can do can someone please tell me if I'm wrong
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I'm Not Coping At Home Alone, In Crisis. HB Review Phone Call Coming Up
Hello, This has been tough to type out but I am thankful the internet is anonymous as I find this very hard to admit in person. I think I just need to vent :( I am in receipt of Income Related Employment & Support Allowance and live on my own, in a one bedroom HA flat. Just after COVID tenants received letters saying we…
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House advice, impact on benefits with friend moving in
Hello, Can anyone advise me on a potentially new situation as follows? My brother and I inherited our childhood home 50% each when our mother passed away. I’m disabled and I live in the house. My brother now wants his share of the money but I’m unable to get a mortgage as I can’t work. I’ve got a friend who is happy to get…
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New style ESA and carers allowance
My wife receives New Style ESA. I have just started received Carers Allowance for looking after her. Will this affect her ESA payments
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Accrued holiday entitlement and ESA
My husband is on ESA and is still off long term sick due to numerous health issues and is not likely to be able to return in the near future. His employer is offering to pay him accrued holiday entitlement will this affect his ESA?
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Please help - SDP, ESA and moving to UC
Will adding sap to my esa claim trigger an early move to up? I have just rang esa and added sup to my claim. I was told that I would be contacted in a few days. now I am really worried Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Helpi have just phoned esa and added sap to my claim
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Would I be eligible for NSESA?
I'm a shy please excuse me, id like to ask something if im allowed , I receive lcwra and U/C would I be legeable to apply for N/Sesa thankyou
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Need help/advice
Hi, Im asking on behalf of my wife as shes extremely overwhelmed and im trying to get her some information. She is in her late 30s and has just been medically retired on a pension of £500 per month, She also recieves PIP. She has numerous chronic pain and neurological problems but the IRMP couldn't say she would never be…
