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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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will my esa be affected
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Migrated from ESA to UC + New Style ESA - how long before NS-ESA payments start?
My partner (who was claiming the old style ESA) and I have just migrated to UC. My partner has be moved to New Style ESA (letter dated 3rd July) and had her claimant commitment interview last Friday. Her last, old style, ESA payment was the 1st July and our first UC payment will be the 17th, but we have no idea when she'll…
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thinking of claiming new style ESA
I am on high level of pip on the living component along uclwra as I suffer from depression and am thinking of claiming new style ESA firstly is there any financial gain secondly do I go onto the main phase directly and thirdly do I need to supply regular fit notes as right now I don't
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adult son living at home moving from esa to universal credit
hi my partner and I received our new universal credit claim after moving from esa Our son is now migrating from esa to uc will it affect how much we get We do get the housing cost element I didn’t realise I had to say he was living with us as it didn’t affect our housing benefit claim shall I inform uc Thank you This is…
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Earning and New Style ESA
Hi, I have applied for the role of Fee Paid Disability Tribunal Member, sitting on PIP tribunals. Obviously something I feel is really important as I get PIP and want to support others claiming it. However, I’m worried how the fee, which is £250 for one sitting will affect my ESA. I applied because for the role it’s only…
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Hi, my name is soapyguy! enhanced review esa and carers allowance
enhanced review esa and carers allowance I have sent all documentation in but Dwp lied and said they spoke to me when they didn’t so I’ve given them all documentation and closed my claim my anxiety is out of control
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Parents denied back pay for sdp
My dad has been on PIP/DLA and ESA/Incapacity for work for around 15 years now. I believe the ESA is a joint claim with my mum. My mum has been receiving PIP for about 6 years now. They received a letter to migrate over to UC recently, after ringing Citizens advice they were told that it seems like they are entitled to SDP…
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ESA question
Hello. I'm a bit confused. I'm one of the ESA claimants who are still to transfer to UC, and was wondering about a facet of the UC Act. It says the ESA rate will be frozen, but won't ESA be abolished next spring anyway?
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ESA letter
Hi I had letter from esa informing me of award of £140.55, stating the support group element also mentioned £10 Christmas bonus,but on back of letter it says from APRIL 2025 TO NOVEMBER 2025 , of which this is confusing me does this mean it ends in November? Can anyone please advise thankyou
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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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migrating to if from esa
mmy deadline to migrate is the 26th of July is it to late of I start my claim on the 15th
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ESA support group and studying
Hello, I currently receive ESA support group (which apparently is conts based as its support group), PIP and separate UC top up on the ESA, where I did not have to have another medical for the UC. I am unsure why they ESA and UC are separate, but UC look at what ESA pay me and then they top it up due to the disability…