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WCA Government's 2 May 2025 Update on Welfare Reforms Released
I’m posting this separately from the New Green Paper thread because I know not everyone is following that discussion. This is the latest update released on 02 May 2025, and I thought some members who aren't following that thread might still want to review it.…
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Moving from ESA to UC due to Retirement
Hello everyone…new here & looking for some advice as regards moving from ESA to UC, i've been reading a lot of posts on this site & watching info videos on YouTube about filling in the online claim form, & fingers crossed i think i may be able to get through it - my only other option would be to go to my local job centre &…
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Hi, my name is ESA1967! Do ESA have an email address?
Does ESA have an email address
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esa migration to uc identification
sorry if this has been answered previously … my wife has been on esa for years and years and as the title says she's expecting her migration to UC letter anytime soon …. trouble is, she has very little identification, no driving license, no passport - only an expired one …. the majority of our bills are in my name with the…
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Letter on NHS app
Hi, can anyone help please. I am appointee for our son and this has shown up on his NHS app. As far as we are aware he is already in the ESA support group and has been since 2017 with his last review in 2019. The letter states his WCA as of 2nd December 2024. We have not had any letters about a review or anything else…
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Migration notice received
I’ve started the to do list and have nearly completed that part once I click on the box at the bottom does my claim start from then as I still have another two payments ya before I want to migrate fully ? also as I am on full pip my grown kids don’t have to pay rent or council tax nor do I will that still be the case when…
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New Style ESA, receiving state pension in November
Hi, I have applied for the new style esa in April, I received the capability to work form to complete, this is the first time I've claimed sick & i get my state pension in November, does anyone know if it will take a while to be processed?
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Hi, my name is caz123Homecoming! Can anyone help with getting through on the phone to ESA it's a...
Can anyone help with getting through on the phone to ESA it's a complete joke,need to tell them about a change to my private pension, two days and 14 hours later still no joy.
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legacy benifit to uc
hi all I haven't received the letter yet bit have no idea what I have to do to claim universal credit when I get the migration letter I was wondering as I claim income related esa and pip and sdp . whwhat information will I need for this change how do i do it and cab I get help changing filling it all In tgisthis is for…
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NS ESA
hello all you wonderful people, I'm hoping to get some advice, I'm sorry if this has been answered elsewhere just very confused as to what to do? I have just recently migrated to universal credit from legacy benefits, when I did this the IR ESA became the LCWRA and support group as awarded ongoing in 2017. Then when I…
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What next after a face to face id verification?
Ib/cb ESA support group to uc and ns-esa migration. I have completed the online form. I have an appointment at the job centre next week to show my id. Is there anything else that will happen after this? Calls, appointments, journal entries etc? How long until the claim runs itself please? @Kimmy87 @poppy123456
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ESA support group! & pip
morning all hope you’re all well? Am just wanting to know I receive pip & ESA and in support group! My son helps me a lot is he able to claim carers allowance? he doesn’t receive any benefits & not working at moment! And lastly would it affect my benefits? thanks Cathy
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How does CHC funding affect ESA
I would appreciate it anybody could advise on the following please. My Daughter receives Contribution based ESA and is in the support group. Will this be affected if she then receives fully funded CHC in a residential care home.
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When best to update ESA claim?
hi does anyone have suggestions about when to update DWP about changes in your health? I’ve completed the Capability for Work Questionnaire and waiting for a reply (sent 21 March) but since sending this my GP has arranged a blood test for a new condition- should I wait for the results or inform them now? Many thanks
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Universal credit migration
Hi I had to change ge to universal credit on the 24th April,I was on esa,does anyone know if my last esa payment will be 2 weeks after my last as usual or will it be paid quicker?thanks
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How do I work out if I'm able to claim any UC?
Hi, I am unsure of what my benefit situation will be going forward until there is more clarity on the government benefit changes. I am on old style cb esa and dla. I have some savings though and decided to try and find out whether I would actually able to claim any UC in the future but I'm getting confused as to how to…
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LCWRA Question.
Got accepted to LCWRA on April 17th but my May Statement has come and it is only the Standard Allowance still. My first Fit Note was on January 17th if this is important information. Thanks
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ESA plus lcwra.
Hi, I've been awarded lcwra. I am also getting ESA rather than UC due to just applying for it without really realizing what I was doing. The Lcwra has been awarded by UC. what's the best thing to do to get the most money? Tell ESA about the award and get I to all paid through ESA. Stay on ESA and get the extra with UC or…
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Esa to universal migration letter
Hi people just some advise please really ,me and my partner are having to do the dreaded migration but the 3rd July I would like to leave it till around my last payment on June 24th maybe claim same day not sure what to do ,my issue is my partner is on esa support group not sdp but he has a disability allowance on the…
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ESA/PIP/SDP - Confused by new ESA letter.
I have a discussion ongoing in the PIP section where I was recently awarded PIP. Poppy helpfully mentioned I could also claim SDP. *Attached confusing ESA letter below for convenience. I was sent the SDP form automatically which was a great relief as I struggle with verbal communication, and I hate to have to resort to…
