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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.
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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…
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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…
