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change of benefit
okay, so recently they made me move from ESA income-based to universal credit. it's been quite stressful for me because they have changed all my benefits and merged it into one, very confusing and overwhelming. my question today is regarding my payment.... so on ESA every fortnight, I was receiving £318.10. I was in the…
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ESA support group
hello everyone I’ve been placed in to a esa support group after having 2 strokes and heart surgery I was placed in to the support group in February But I’ve not received a payment Does any1 know why that would be
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Severe disability backpayment
Hi.. Out of the blue I have just received an award for Severe Disability Premium. I am already on ESA and in the support group and recieve PIP. I never applied for it as never even knew I could. When I asked if this could be backdated as I have the qualifying criteria since November 2022 ie. live alone and on living…
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Migration to UC from IR ESA
hello!, I received my letter to migrate from esa to UC which I completed on 26th March 2025. I was last paid on the 22nd on March before I migrated and then I was paid the full amount again on 5th April 2025 (I am due to be paid on a Monday every two weeks but it always hits my bank on the Saturday before) I have just now…
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Bank Checks
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can help me make sense of this article. Not sure how reliable it is. They speak about, UC, Pension credit & ESA. I assume they are actually referring to Income Based ESA as CB isn't means tested so it is almost impossible to break the rules. I am on CB ESA and from what i understand they won't…
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ESA P60
How long does it generally take for DWP to inform HMRC of the contributions based ESA benefit ( New Style ESA) received during the past tax year ? On my tax account it is still showing £0 under the PAYE section. Will a P60 be issued ?
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Moving over
good morning I got my uc letter to move over iam on pip daily living esa support group and enhanced disability premium I have to make a claim by 2nd of July .. iam worried sick … any body know any advise for me please .. what my entitlements will be .. when the best time to claim . And how I do it please greatfull for your…
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Credits-Only NS ESA Claim
Hi, How do we know which type of NI credits we're getting? I applied for NS ESA, knowing I would be refused payments, in order to keep getting the credits for if/when I lose UC in future due to capital. I received the ESA letter today, saying they can't pay me any NS ESA due to lack of contributions (exactly as expected)…
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Hi, my name is charsue! I have to move to uc am worried sick
I got a letter saying I have to move to uc am worried sick I don’t no what to do iam on esa with enhanced disability premium and on pip . Can anyone please help and guide me in the right direction please of what to do please
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Hi, my name is Mog23! Should I mention my working aspirations in my ESA appointment?
hi I have a New Style ESA telephone appointment shortly in regards to Claimant Commitment interview. I am new to claiming any type of benefits and I have currently got a 'fit note' for initially 4 weeks but I am living with some long term chronic health conditions. I am struggling big time so can't presently work and know…
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Will I still get lcrwa when changing from esa support group?
can someone please help me? I have heard that lcrwa is stopping this year when changing over from esa support group. I have to change over next month and I’m so worried now Please help
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Lwrca
hi all can anyone help please ..I’m in process of migrating from esa support group to universal..I’ve done my commitments and ID today..work coach said I’ll go straight into lwrca and I won’t need to have an assessment as it’s already on my account that I’m in support group..he said I’ll get standard universal credit…
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Received a confusing and unexpected text regarding ESA- has anyone else received this?
The message reads "We have received your enquiry about your ESA. You don't need to call us. Payment will be paid to your account by 08/04/2025." I have not made any enquiries or had any contact with the DWP with regards my ESA so I'm a bit lost as to what this could be in reference to- there doesn't appear to be any…
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Moving to UC feeling very nervous
me & my husband have received separate letters saying that we need to apply for UC we have done most of the form except identification meaning that we might have to go to the job centre which I have been feeling sick & dizziness most of this weekend also I have agoraphobia that prevents me leaving my home, high levels of…
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E s a
At last I spoke to e s a on the phone they sent me a letter to say I am on contribution based e s a with support but it's now changing to New style e s a but on it it says I have to do a claimant commitment and if I don't they can stop my e s a there's nothing on my universal credit journal but I do get l c w r a with my…
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Spd
Hi, I wrote about spd a few months ago wondering how long it might take. I managed to get a extension on the UC migration date as many things have happened since then, and a friend who works with Citizens advice has offered advice. Stating that the usual time is 12 weeks. Of which I understand these things can and do take…
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Carer allowance
Hi,I gave up work in 2022 to care for my husband. He claims esa and is in a support group ( contribution based) he also gets high rate pip and mobilty. I have a private pension and have been told i may be entitled to carer allowance as i look after him for 35 hours or more? Will my pension be taxed if i claim carer…
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Need help with lcwra
Hi need help with lcwra working it out I was on esa but for some reason they put me on uc back in September they said cause I was in prison and didn't get my 1st sick note in on October 22 2025 do had to go through the process which I don't mind any way put 1st sick note on October 22 got medical assessment on ,7 th April…
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Some one help please
Hi put 1st sick note on 22 October 2024 not had assessment yet got date 7 April just need help how to work out what I get paid if accepted get uc on 3rd of each month come of esa in Sept but gap in bloody sick note cause I was that bad being not well
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Support ESA
Morning I'm wondering when I have to transition to U C from supported ESA will it then become means tested ? as it isn't means tested now thank you.
