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ESA Support group and carers allowance
Hi all I wondered if anyone can help me? I am receiving support group ESA due to cancer, stem cell transplant and lasting and late effects of chemo. We are just going through the process of claiming DLA for our youngest child who has a rare genetic condition and autism. I am his main carer even though I am not very well…
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Encephalitis
The Capability for Work questionnaire, is hard to fill in, due to invasive thoughts. I try to live in the moment,memories are coming back of being sanctioned before and after being rushed to the RVI, following a seizure caused by autoimmune Encephalitis. I was on the Neurological ward for a month. The day I was sent back…
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Sdp question.
Hi all :) someone from dwp called yesterday i was told my pip claim was looked at in the MM ruling court case for social support they told me I should of been getting enhanced daily and I was due quite a big back pay! Shocked to be honest however I feel happy that I've now been awarded fairly. My decision went all the way…
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Worried uc migration
Hi I am on ESA Income Related Support Group, also PIP both higher rate. I am worried as I have seen that UC is about £391 a month, on my benefit now ESA Support Group I get £481 a fortnight, that is going to be a big drop for me, plus having to wait five weeks. Have I read into this wrong. I am really worried as I have…
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Adult social care fairer charging policy
My autistic son is 19 and receives DLA (middle rate) and ESA. As I work part time, I don't qualify for Carer's allowance. Last year, we involved social services in our lives for the first time as my son had become an adult. First of all it was very positive as the social worker carried out an assessment and provided our…
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Proof for permitted work
Hi there, I've been a claimant of ESA for around seven years. Last year I told ESA I'll be starting permitted work, and was approved. It's been around a year and I've kept within the guidelines. Should I send my payment slips (its a small etsy store) to the DWP as evidence… or should I just leave it alone?
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Support Group ESA(C)
I was sure when I was awarded my ESA and spoke to them at DWP that reassessment would be within next 2 years. How severe is this backlog that is mentioned and are people in the Support Group are still suspended for reviews. It is bad enough worrying about my health never mind this on top not knowing what's happening. Are…
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UC Forced Migration
Hi,is it true that the forced migration from legacy benefits to UC,has been brought forward from 2028,to autumn 2024?Is this 100% confirmed now,or just speculation? When you make the transition,how long does it take for the new payments to begin? Are the payments backdated?I have heard that some going from WTC to UC are…
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I'm in the New Style ESA Support group a DWP have sent me a strange letter asking about my employer.
Hi Everyone, I'm new here and would really appreciate any help or advice about a letter I've just received from the DWP telling me I must answer three questions which I must return to them by July 1st. I have recently been put into the New Style ESA support group. I have been on long term sickness, 10 months and my…
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When do ESA Payments increase after medical, or do you get a letter first
Hi Everyone, I completed my Medical assessment on 4th June, and my 13 Weeks are up next week. My question is will I receive a letter first to tell me which group I have been placed in or will I see an increase in my payments first, and will the backdated increase (If Any) go into the bank separately or just as part of the…
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Backdated Severe Disability Payment
Hello I’m hoping someone can help me please , my sister is down syndrome ( 47 years old) and my mum is her full time carer . I help in anyway I can and recently my mum and I have been going through my sisters benefits correspondence. I noticed a letter saying my sister had been wrongly assessed for ESA some years back and…
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Esa and pip
Hi, i have started to get ESA and get £90.50p a week, i also get PIP, standard both parts. Will i be able to get the higher rate of ESA. Sorry all this is new to me.
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Bank statements
I've finally got all my statements sent off to DWP 5 years worth which is quite alot lol but nearly sorted it's only because DWP wanted to check what savings I had which is none now but in 2018 I got quite a large amount of money backdated and this is were it's got confusing but as I said before the man who is dealing with…
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New Style ESA but no payment?
Hello, please can I ask about NESA. I’ve applied for NESA (about 3 months ago) I’ve heard nothing except for a request for an updated sick note, which I’ve sent. I called them today and they said a desicion has been made that they will ‘tick’ the box so that I get pension contributions but I am not entitled to any money. I…
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assessor didn't turn up for home assessment/on phone say I wasn't there
Hello, I was a member before but couldn't login, so have made this account ... a new hello to everyone, and I share the current concerns I can see everyone having about benefit changes. Good that there's a community and organisations that DO care about the disabled, and who are voicing the clear need to treat ill people…
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DWP quietly starts early rollout of universal credit to some ESA claimants, without telling MPs
https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-quietly-starts-early-rollout-of-universal-credit-to-some-esa-claimants-without-telling-mps/
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What happens when I move to UC?
This discussion was created from comments split from: ESA and getting married..
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Enhanced Disability Premium Backdating Refused...Going to Tribunal
Hi I have started a new thread as things have moved on from the old thread but the background to my case is here https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/93866/esa-income-related-top-up-please-help/p1 Background: I claimed old style ESA contribution based back in jan 2016, was told by jobcenter to claim contribution based as…
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Esa and state pension
I was wondering what happens when I reach pension age, mainly due to how fast the years seem to flying by now I'm in my mid 50s. I have been on ESA for more years than I care to remember and before that incapacity benefit, now here is my question will I be entitled to full state pension as far as I'm aware my NI stamp…
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16 staying in full time education and part time work
Hi , I claim ESA and child tax credits I haven’t moved over to UC yet , my 16 year old will be going to college in September to do her A levels but she wants to get a part time job too for the weekends . Will this affect my benefits and do I have to report this as a change ? Thanks
