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From employed to esa
hello all, I am looking for some advise please. I am full time employed working nights in a transport office I do love my job it’s the thing that keeps me going and give me a purpose somewhere to be and to feel useful. Although the last year it has been a very hard struggle as my pain has got much worse. I now have…
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Disability premium rates
After over 5 years of appealing a nil ESA contribution claim I have been. Awarded low rate disability premium I think this should be high rate. I receive Enhanced pip for living and mobility and I am severely disabled and I am in the support category for work and have an occupational ill health pension please can you tell…
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ENHANCED REVIEW TEAM UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Good Afternoon. I received a message on my journal from the enhanced review team and i have a phone call appointment on Wednesday This has got me rather panicking. Im on Lwcra and get normal benefits as well as PIP. For those who have gone through this situation how did it go for you What should i expect and what should i…
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New style esa and letter for a telephone call
Hello Can I ask for some advice on what to expect from a telephone call this week. I've been on dla/pip since 2001 and incapacity which changed to esa support group. I'm having to change over from tax credits to universal credit. I received a letter on Saturday giving me details of what I will receive each week. But today…
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ESA mandatory reconsideration appeal won
Hi, My son has been in receipt of ESA for a number of years now due to a number of medical conditions. He was placed in the WRA group which we have disputed for a long time. Even the advisors at the jobcentre stated that they would not be able to help him find work with his conditions! The last failed appeal was around the…
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Iuc
hi if your in the Suport group do you still have to go onto uc thanks
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Change in bank reference
Hi, I receive employment and support allowance and I am in the Work group. I have been in this group for the last 13 years, I’ve never really been bothered by them or had to see a work coach or speak to anyone. I’ve just been left alone. My usual bank payment says EESA I just received my payment and it has been changed to…
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Lcwra, potential new job 20hrs
Hi I've been offered a job interview for a remote work from bed job that is 20 hours. I will ask if I can do 16hrs but I have a feeling that there will also be the potential for overtime occasionally. I have only recently started a new treatment and come out of a bout of poor health and hospital stays so I don't feel ready…
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Will receiving an inheritance affect my benefit?
Hi community, I am just seeking clarification on inheritance and benefits, as I have got conflicting information from different sites. I currently claim ESA and the highest tiers of PIP. I also get a 25% single occupancy discount on my council tax, and receive a small pension each month of which the DWP are aware. I am…
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ESA - Universal Credit
Good afternoon all. I am still in receipt of ESA income based. I was informed about 7 years ago that everyone will eventually migrate to Universal Credit. I am due to receive my state pension next year. So I was wondering if they will just leave me on ESA until then. Has anyone else been in this position? Thank you
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Universal Credit lcwra reassessments
Hi all Any idea if reassessments are up and running for UC? I'm currently in LCWRA group and last assessed early 2021 (February). Thanks in advance
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Work coach appointment
Hi, so I started claiming ESA in May this year. I have had a WCA in August and received a decision letter stating I am in the support group and do not need to look for work. About 2 weeks ago I received a text to say I was going to receive a call. The call never happened so I called to clarify what was happening and they…
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New style esa
I'm unable to work following a stroke. I'm self employed and have a property portfolio and dividend from another company. I've been told despite my wealth / income that I can cliam new esa. Some will say I have income why should I apply, however I feel I have paid into the system for years so i should get something back.
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New style ESA and rental income
Is renting out a house classed as work for ESA purposes? I have nothing to do with the house, it's fully managed by an estate agent. I have to declare the income I make from it each year. What I've found is it is not counted for ESA unless it's from a pension and because I only have 1 it's not classed as a business so I'm…
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Got my migration letter, what'll happen now?
Hi ,getting a bit stressed I'm on ESA and have migration letter ,can you help please ,is the form very difficult to complete ? What will I be asked ? Will my money stop immediately? If so will I receive anything in replacement ? Thanks so much
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What next
Hi all. I get full PIP care and full PIP Mobility. I also get ESA support group benefit as well. Anyway I get all this PIP and ESA because of my condition and the fact I'm mostly homebound, cant walk across my room without a frame, cant stand up by myself, 2 walking sticks….you get the picture. So anyway, I won my ESA at a…
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ESA and working, any advice please?
Hi, I developed long covid after the initial infection in March 2020 while working in a hospital doing a job I loved. I had to hand in my notice after 9 months of sickness as there was no chance of going back to the position I held as it was both physical and mentally challenging, for even a fit person. Its been life…
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ESA IR SDP, DP to Universal credit
Hi, I was looking On to the government website the other it not clear when people move from ESA IR, SDP and DP to Universal credit I did actually claim IB in 2003 10 years later I actually went onto ESA on the old style for a few years then went onto IR but I am in the Support group I got 2 premiums SDP and.DP I am On PIP…
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Moving to UC does it affect contribution based ESA?
me & my husband receive ESA I’m on income related & he’s on contribution based. I have been reading other posts saying that ESA income related is one of the legacy benefits, I have high levels of anxiety it makes me worried all the time about moving to UC, there is something I would like to know as my husband claims…
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ESA50 not received confirmation forms have been received
Hello. I sent back my ESA50 form in the pre paid envelope with various supporting documents (photocopies) about ten days ago. I’ve got a proof of postage receipt. I’ve heard nothing. When I sent my PIP forms back I received a text message from DWP to confirm receipt. Is this the same for ESA? I’m not sure whether to call…
