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Can you claim Carers Allowance & New ESA ?
Hi, I've tried all the Govt helplines (Benefits office, Job Seekers etc) and spend days rining round. All the Govt ones say we cannot advise you, sign up for both and see. Which seems a drastic approach. Citizens Advise give conflicting info - I either can't or I can, but they remove the Carers Allowance but you then have…
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Late mum SDP entitlement
Hello all , Im new to the boards and have a bit of an odd question . My husband has been advised that he should have been in reciept of SDP for a while , thus is now being looked into , but it got me thinking that my beloved Mum who has very recently passed should have been entitled to SDP according to the regulations we…
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Just got a text from DWP telling me to apply for UC by Feb 8th
I was expecting a migration letter but they've sent a text. I live in Hackney borough, if that makes any difference. Anyone else got a text, should I wait for the letter? I get Housing Benefit and Income Related ESA (Support Group).
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Hi, my name is ami121! I get severe benefit stoped because of my two adult sons living with me
Hi I am on ESA and pip I get severe benefit stoped because of my two adult sons living with me if my tow 25 years old children move out well I be moved from EAS to universal credit Or not Please help me Thank you Ami121
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Glad to be here
I'm certainly glad i joined this community few days ago, otherwise I would have had kittens over the letter today from DWP, stating new weekly amount to be £138.20, Instead of the current £240.55. The Jobcentre explained virtually nothing. Certainly not a thing about transition protection. I even asked them via my journal…
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migration change from was to uc
iis there any paper work I will need doing the transfer to uc I'm in support group on esa. and am also claiming housing benefit also is there help out there for making the claim it is for mental health and I'm not to good at doing these things
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P.i.p u.c and ESA
Can these three payments be claimed together? I'm new to all these payments and I'm not sure if I should claim ESA aswell as I'm still in the process of my lcwra claim? Would my payments increase or decrease?
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New Style ESA phone call because of UC?
Has anyone else had an phone call from DWP about new style ESA commitments linked to UC claim? Once again Ive been left in the dark about this whole process, is utter disgrace.. My son can't speak to those people so how will this work, mind you are they that clueless??
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New style ESA
Hi I wondered if anyone could help. I put in a claim for ESA in September had forms sent to fill in all sent back. I noticed this my this NHS App 18th December. Coded entry - Medical report requested (XaCHe) - HAAS report requested, to HE for processing, GDPR updated. Will this delay my claim I’ve done the 13 weeks…
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Husband refused ESA
Hello everyone My Husband was refused ESA recently due to lack of NI contributions for which when I called them , I was told it was the NI contributions from 2021 to current year although I thought it was the previous two years. Having looked at his NI record, it states : 2023-2024 full year 37 weeks - these may have been…
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ESA claim whilst looking after disabled child
Hi, I am currently working part time but finding it difficult looking after my disabled daughter who has just started at a specialist school who I transport each day, a considerable distance. Her needs are becoming more challenging and I'm struggling to carry on the doing the job I'm doing as we don't have any other form…
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Hi, my name is Pisces! I’ve been off Work for 28 weeks and was paid from Work while I was off ill
I wanted to find out I’ve been off Work for 28 weeks and was paid from Work while I was off ill then I made a claim for ESA to backdate the three months that I was not paid from work. I’ve told them that would be all I was claiming for what I was entitled to the backdated three months, now they’ve sent me a P 45 which I…
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ESA migration with a disability
Hi, my son (aged 61) is profoundly deaf, has not been in employment and has been on ESA for a number of years. He does not get any payments but I have been assured his 'stamp' is being paid whilst he is on ESA. He has had no notification as to the way future when, I assume, his ESA will be stopped. Can anyone offer some…
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Income Based ESA and carers allowance
I'm on income based ESA and have recently had my pip stopped and was wondering if I can be a carer for my friend and claim carers allowance? P.s also will I get 1 last pip payment from my cut off date? I hope whoever reads this is as well as you can be From Bon
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How long after UC review?
Does anyone know how long after a phone review for UC and LCWRA I might hear about the result or any request for further information please? Many thanks
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SSP1 and New Style ESA
My friend has been off work for six months due to anxiety and depression. She receives Universal Credit and was placed in the LCWRA group in August. Her Statutory Sick Pay ended in December, and she has now received her SSP1 form to apply for New Style ESA. She is still employed and providing fit notes to her employer.…
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ESA & one-off divident payment
Hello! I have searched the internet and other posts relating to this on this forum and would like to fact-check my understanding. I am on legacy benefits and I receive Income Related ESA (Support Group) as well as Housing Benefit & PIP. I am one of the directors of a limited company. I am disabled and can't actually work…
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Hi, my name is R20! do I need to still send sick note if I now receive ESA?
Hi everyone I have just joined this group. Can anyone tell me do I need to still send sick note if I now receive ESA and have been put in the support group?
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Capital Gains and ESA
I am on income related ESA and PIP. A few years ago I put a little money in crypto currency that is now worth enough to buy a car when it is cashed in. I used to always have a mobility car until they changed the rules to save money. My question is if I cash this in for a car will they expect me to live off it instead.…
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Capital Gains Tax when on an ESA
Hello everyone, Hope everyone is doing well and able to deal with life challenges :-). Please if someone can guide me on a particular query: I am on new style ESA that's taxable. In addition, I have a £700 per month job (£8400 per year) that's well within the £183/week wages to maintain eligibility for new style ESA. Even…
