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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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Help, dwp letter got me so scared.
Hello, I got a letter today saying I have to migrate to uc by october. I am in the esa support group and I'm not sure I can cope with this, I've heard so many scare stories about uc and migrating over. Please if you migrated from the support group to uc without any problems please tell me and I might be able to calm down.…
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Hi, my name is BlondeUK25!
I have recently migrated to UC on July 3rd 2025. I received a letter from the DWP stating that my contribution based ESA will change to NEW STYLE ESA! I wasn't even claiming contributions based ESA, I was in the support group. I have been advised earlier that it relates to a period from 2004/2005 when I was employed. This…
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Advice about New style ESA
HI, I have been off sick from work & returning at the end of the month , after 3 months off. I am receiving SSP . I will be returning on a phased return, 12-13 per week , does anyone know if I would be able to Claim ESA whilst on phased return , and when I should claim this ? I do have a Longterm Condtion. Any help on this…
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Do I have to migrate?
I've had my migration notice for UC. I currently receive esa but I believe it's CB with IR top up £323.50 a fortnight - not definite on that though. Haven't worked since 2004 and I'm in the support group and also receive enhanced pip for daily and mobility. No housing costs claimed. I understand (if the above assumption is…
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Severe disability premium backdated payment
Hi, My husband may be due a large backdated payment for SDP going back to 2014, he's filled in all the relevant forms etc. We are awaiting the decision now, my question is, how will this affect our UC claim with it being over the threshold for savings? I have tried searching on here for the answer but couldn't find one so…
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ESA/UC Migration - not notified of ID appt, and benefits stopped!
Hi all Sorry to add another to the pile of migration problems! I'm trying to help my brother out, who is absolutely shot to bits. We lost our Dad in March 2024. Shortly after that, he had his latest ESA assessment (he was in the "Support Group") and was told he was clear for the next 2 years, until summer 2026. No need for…
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Migration question
hi Could I have advice please as I’m doing my sons UC migration from ESA income support as his appointee. The questions as enclosed are confusing me. My son is an adult now in supported living do I need to answer this question? He previously lived at home with me as a child. So I’m not sure what to put. Thank you
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Esa letter
Hi all. I claimed new style esa on the 27th of June. I have had no letters only one phone call asking me to confirm my war pension amount. I have provided this and I have not had any communication since. Is this normal. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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Hi, my name is Carlos76! If I migrate fully to UC will I receive a refund of my deductions?
I get LCWRA and I also get ESA, because I get ESA,I'm getting my LCWRA deducted each month and if I move my ESA over to LCWRA will I receive my full amount of LCWRA and get refunded because of my deductions because jobcentre never changed this over and they said they would do it for me. Thank you
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Esa communication
Hi all. I claimed esa on the 27th of June. I have had no letters or anything only one phone call asking me to confirm my war pension amount. Is this normal. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
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ESA to uc
hello everyone I got my migration to uc letter today. I done a turn2us calculator. can anyone tell me what they think I would get please as I don’t know if I’m doing it right, I get esa support group disability premiums I have one child 2 years old 2 bedroom house Does anyone know the names of all the elements I would get,…
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Housing element
Hi.i will be receiving new style esa on the 23rd of July along side universal credit. Will my housing element still be the same as if I was only receiving universal credit. Thanks
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in process of migration from ir esa
Hello was in process of migration from ir esa to uc but kept getting message about benefit can effect uc payment and have appointment on 23rd July phone call about new esa I know nothing about this so kept putting in journal what is it all about already agreed to uc commitment as in support group but phone call is about…
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CLAIMING ESA
Hi, ive been off unable to do my job since the beginning of the year, ive just worked out my 28 weeks ssp is up this week , however because i have been with the same employer doing the same job for nearly 40 years, i get up to a year sick pay (worked out by hours , so my HR have told me it ends mid october) so i have been…
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Hi, my name is Dizzigoth! Where can I get information about migration?
I've just received my compulsory Universal Credit migration notice. I'm terrified because I'm currently on ESA & Housing Benefit & PIP & am swapping over powerful painkillers to different ones meaning I'm constantly anxious (withdrawal symptoms) I can't get through the month, I have zero savings. I've read (jyst) that…
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Assesment for Lcwra
If my assessor said “I wouldn’t worry too much about it in your case” when asking what happens next with my ESA assesment. Is that positive?
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Moving house
Hello im moving house in 2 weeks im currently on esa but i know i will be changed to UC when I move. The question iis when ive moved who do I ring to tell them ive moved to transfer my claim over im on severe disability premium and pip so I know im protected with a transitional payment so thats good. Do I ring esa to say…
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Hi, my name is kazg! taken off esa last year so I have to go through process again it’s confusing
I put my lwca uc50 form in on February 24th they said received it I’ve had no confirmation but found out when I called the date they received it I have epilepsy anxiety depression back spasms carpel tunnel endometriosis that’s all I can remember as my memory is not good either I can’t understand why I have to apply as I…
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Severe disability premiums backdated?
Hello guys hope someone can help me I've been awarded enhanced daily living pip for the first time but esa said I could have esa severe disability premiums will the premium be backdated?
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Hi, my name is nonnie! How long does it take to hear back from ESA after first claiming?
I applied for ESA six weeks ago and have heard northing. I called today and was told it is still waiting for somebody to look at it. Is this normal and how long do people normal wait until they get a reply from them.
