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Phone call from ESA
hi I’m new to this group and this is my first post. Could I please have some advice if possible. my husband gets esa and pip and in a support group. Today he got a phone call from work and pensions saying he might need to send them bank statements from 2023 to present day. They wanted to know if he had any saving which he…
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Claiment Commitmnet New Style ESA contributuon based support group
Hello, I made a claim for contribution based ESA November 2020. I was assessed in February and placed in the Support group. I thought that if you were in the support group on contribuion based the 1 year limit didn't apply. I think it was due to be looked at again in Aug 2021 (when awared my husband called and asked how…
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Migration to UC from ESA Support group, must attend face to face appointment at Job Centre
Hoping someone can help. I recieved a migration letter requesting I apply for UC. I have done this via phone as my phone screen has broken. I have been informed I now have to attend a face to face appointment at the Job Centre. They have said those receiving Income Related ESA and in the support group are not required to…
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Contribution Based ESA
I have been in the support group since summer last year. When can I expect a reassessment or have I missed something? In my decision letter there is a recommendation to reassess after 12 months but those 12 months have lapsed.
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Od style esa
We own our home and have no mortgage, husband has a small private pension and state pension. I have old style contribution based esa support group and pip. Everything I read says contribution based is not being migrated but there's nothing out there saying what will happen to it in the future will everyone of working age…
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Hi, my name is Kelly78! Am I entitled to ESA?
Hello to all of the 'SCOPE' Community ♥️ My name is Kelly & I'm new to the site, hence, please be gentle & bare with me 😅!! Xx
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Letter about how benefits are changing to UC in the future, but not an actual migration letter yet?
hello all, I was wondering if anyone else has received a letter about how ESA will be changing to UC at some point, but who hasn’t received an actual migration letter yet, please? it’s just got me worried that I misread that letter and that it actually was the migration letter (but I’d be sent a reminder before the…
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thank you
just want to thank you all for posts i know wca needs to change but its how they will do it scares me dont think i will get my uc letter to move from esa before xmas my mps says so thats more worry when hear letter box :(
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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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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.
