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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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incorrect declaration of my funds in savings too dwp
hello, everyone when making the move too uc from esa i declared money that is in my savings account incorrectly i put in the wrong numbers by mistake so dwp thinks i have 12k but really i only have 6k how long does this take too sort out and what is the process. for appealing it it was a genuine typing error on my part
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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 payment
Just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to review a possible backdated claim? They have dragged their feet for 15 months now and we filled in the IS10 forms over the phone 8 weeks ago (one for old address where my husband lived alone he was living alone for 10 years before we got together) and one for his current…
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ESA IR TO UC MIGRATION
Hi, I'd be grateful for some advice please: My partner and I were in receipt if ESA (IR), My partner being my carer and receives CA. I receive PIP (Both at enhanced rate). We receive HB and CTB. I was in the Support Group for ESA. We completed the migration forms to UC, both completing them separately but have been joined…
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Help with Housing costs as an owner occupier on irESA
Hi Has anyone had any success getting some sort of help with housing expenses such as house service charges, ground rent and buildings insurance as a flat owner on irESA? I am aware I am not eligible for Housing Benefit through my Local Authority but have read somewhere online that there may be assistance through the DWP -…
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Baffled over new style ESA and UC
I am now on Universal Credit after getting a letter telling me that I must apply for Universal Credit as part of the migration from ESA support group as I have anxiety, depression and panic disorder that stops me from working. Anyway, what has baffled me is that I am now getting New style CB ESA as well as UC and I have a…
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Esa
Hi could someone please tell me what an new style ESA commitment phone call means thank you 😊.
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Have you heard about the recent clampdown on UK child benefit claims from overseas?
Have you heard of the above? They also said that they are going to employ 200 more agents to check on people moving abroad, while claiming child benefit. Do you think they will check all the different variety of benefits for the same reason?
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Help - ESA PENSION LUMP SUM
Hi there. My mum is 55 and receives New Style ESA support group (& PIP). She is looking to cash in a pension to get a lump sum (around 9k) to help with moving costs, stamp duty etc. Will this have an affect on her benefits? My understanding is that it's not means tested so it will not. If I am correct, do you know if she…
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Permitted work on ESA, freelance musician
Hello, I wondered how the supported permitted work form worked if you're freelance? The guy at DWP just said fill the form in saying you'll earn under the monthly threshold. Bit it says you need a professional support worker to complete the supported permitted work section. I'm a bit confused by it. Do I also need to do…
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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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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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ESA and underlying benefit
I was a getting ESA and had a underlying benefit for carers allowance which I didn't receive payment for as esa cancels it out my esa has now stopped will my carers re start automatically? I have rang up and done a change of circumstances and let them know but they couldn't tell me when I will receive payment
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Severe disability premium
Hello, I moved back in with a distant family member over a year ago. This person receives ESA, PIP and housing support. I myself work but receive PIP. Prior to me leaving for a short time, they received the disability premiums in full because I myself received PIP daily living component. My PIP came for renewal during my…
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Uc shows incorrect New style esa £
Im really confused my UC statement shows A deduction of £609 for my ESA yet i only get £280 a fortnight? Are they deduction to much? I don’t understand it thats all. Thank you
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Chance to Work Guarantee ESA support group
Hi, I may have the opportunity to be considered for a job that would take me off ESA but I’m very concerned that if I got the job I may not be able to actually do it but I’d still love to give it a go if the employer was happy for me to do so. so obviously my worry is that if I tried and failed at the job, would I be able…
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Can't take anymore
WIth the UC letter arriving . I phoned esa about what group I'm in as I'm to scared to phone and the number said wait until contacted. I spoke to someone who said they received it back last Jan and haven't a record apart from LCW from 2019 when I had my tribunal. So she's getting in touch with the benefits office who will…
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Being on benefits, should that prevent you going on holiday abroad?
im worried what people will say that’s why I’m reluctant to go on holiday. I don’t want to be thought of as a scrounger. Should I worry what people think?
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Autism and migration from esa
Hi I am the appointee for my adult son who’s now37.He has Asd with challenging behaviour and he has been in many placements over the years with many challenging situations mainly being placement breakdowns and being too far away from home the furthest being six hours each way to visit. He’s now been in supported living for…
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ESA and conflicting information about a Sick Note
Hi, Please excuse the long post as I am a bit confused and want to give as much information as I can. On the 19th May 2025 I applied for New Style ESA and Uploaded a Sick note for the period 19th May to 11th August stating that I am Unfit for work. After waiting for two months I heard nothing back, no phone calls or…
