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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…
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No ESA payment. no warning its stopped
I have been on ESA for years and I have not received my regular payment. No letter. On saturday I received a Text saying someone would call me in 3 hours with a update but I had no contact or previous letters. I thought it was a mistake. They are closed now and i am so anxious I feel ill over it. What might be the reason…
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Worrying and confused about the migration
I'm in the support group and have been for almost ten years. I dont understand the 'National Insurance contributions (NICs) paid within a set time period' part of 'new style esa'. I havent got any notice, but when they move me over, because I havent had a job in so long, what does this mean for me? That I'll be moved to…
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Help
hello First time on here but I can no longer bury my head in the sand!! My parents both have vascular dementia …mum is also wheelchair bound and my dad is having TIA’s and heart problems. They both want to come and live with me…I suffer with anxiety depression and fibromyalgia …I am on benefits ESA INCOME RELATED AND PIP…
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Novel Situation
(I wasn’t sure if I had posted this in the correct place so have posted it here just in case): Hi all, I can’t seem to find a similar situation online as I’m guessing that the following is rare. I have Autism and nonverbal learning disability, extreme social anxiety and depression, for the last 13 years I have been in the…
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Hi, my name is Melmans! Can I work on ESA?
I would like to join the group to learn more about what I can do with my life even when I'm disabled and on ESA. Can I work part time and still receive the same amount of my ESA? And are there any job opportunities shown in this group? Tanks, Melmans
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ESA Claimant Commitment Interview Help
Hello Everyone, This is my first time making a claim, so please forgive me for asking a few questions. I have made a ESA application online as I'm out of work. When I was making the claim, I stated that I was employed, I stated I was working for no more than 2 hours a week. I have now realised that the work I am doing is…
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Very confused - please help. ESA and moving in with partner
My partner and I are not living together. We're getting married this month. After that we'll be living together in a house she will be buying with the money she inherited from her father. We will be moving in to the house at different times, either her first or me first. I claim legacy income related ESA and am in the…
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How to make a complaint about Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
In the complaint procedure of the Department For Work And Pension (DWP) in the Internet in the following website There is an online form to fill to make a complaint about Universal Credit (UC) but concerning Employment And Support Allowance (ESA) there is only a phone number to make a complaint. I would like to know how to…
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ESA ending in February
hi, I recently received a letter telling me my ESA income related will end in Feb’25. I was aware that this benefit would stop after 365 days. I have also received confirmation that I am entitled to full PIP (surprisingly there was no assessment carried out!). I am claiming LCWRA, ESA, and UC. I have been claiming the…
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ESA & council tax
Hi, I currently receive contribution based ESA in the support group and UC and so also receive council tax support. If I were to start taking my pension of £500/month would I have to pay the full council tax amount? (obv I would loose the UC).
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ESA
Can someone please confirm this for me. There are no savings limits for ESA CB . I have a relative who’s just been told by citizens advice that the £16.000 limit applies to ESA CB and PIP. Though this doesn’t have any impact on me I’m concerned that this is the information been given out. I was under the impression you…
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DWP £780 1 time payment this month October 2024
Hi 👋 everyone can anyone please let me know if this dwp £780 for means tested certain benefits that they're saying is due in people who's eligible's bank accounts this month is happening as it keeps saying it's being processed & to look out for it in people's bank accounts meant to be anytime now, can anyone tell me…
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Holiday abroad
I am currently on holiday in Cyprus for a week with my mother. I had major surgery last year and she promised that when I felt well enough she would take me somewhere in the sun to rest and relax and here we are. Two weeks before I came to Cyprus I had a short break (5 days) in Benidorm with my friends who took my to…
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Benefits
Hi not sure if anyone can help , we have a joint claim, my husband gets pip high for care low for mobility and esa cont based and income based, ( anyone know how its worked out as to hm you get if both)son 19 finished college so lost 400+ a mnth child tax child ben yet have to pay 200 mnth rent/ c tax, i work 10 hrs a wk…
