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Employment and Support Allowance Uprating.
Hello, I watched The Autumn Statement yesterday. It said Universal Credit and other benefits were to rise by 6.7% next year. I just read a tread from Benefits and Work which said 1. All reassessments for ESA will no longer go ahead unless claimant has a change in health condition or is suspected of fraud. 2. It doesn't…
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Will the proposed LCWRA changes only apply to new claims?
Hiya. I seen they are making changes to the Lcwra is that only gonna apply to new claims?
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Severe disability premium backpay
Hi I am just wondering if anyone can help me I was recently awarded p.i.p enhanced for daily living and standard for mobility. I recieved a letter to say I may be entitled to sdp so I sent it back a couple of weeks ago. I had a call from dwp a person on the phone told me my sdp would be backdated to the 13th of July which…
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Hi, my name is kaylz! Do I owe money for getting SDP after my child moved in?
Hi . I was getting esa and my child came to live with me he was 16 in 2017 but he came to me in emergency due to savere issues with being with mum who wasn't a good person... I was getting savere dissability component now 2023 they are saying I've got to pay 21000 pound back as they saying I couldn't have the savere…
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Moving from ESA to Universal Credit
I was just wondering if someone could help me on what's the best way to move from ESA(WRAG) to Universal Credit as i'm probably going to have to apply for housing benefits shortly. I was under the impression that if my claim for ESA started pre 2017 i would receive protection when transferring over to UC and basically…
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Paid by mistake by work, will it affect ESA
Hiya, I've just joined as I am looking for help and advice really. I have been on long term sick for almost a year. My employer refuses to change my role due to my disability, instead they are waiting for an eligibility review for income protection to take place. As I exceeded SSP, I got accepted onto ESA. My employer has…
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Help! (SDP arrears, capital disregard, moving in with partner)
Hey. This is my first post in this community. I’m really hoping that someone can help me out… it’s a convoluted situation, so I’ll try to explain it as clearly as possible. I have been in receipt of ESA (and previously DLA) for years because of my very poor mental health. As a result of this, I received the Severe…
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ESA/PIP review sent together
Hello. Just wondering if it’s normal to be sent an esa and pip review form on the same day? My daughter receives both esa and pip. Last esa review was around 2016-2018 I believe. She was reawarded pip June 2021, for a review form to be sent again June 2023. I received a txt early this month from dwp stating a pip review is…
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NIL SSP but annual leave paid- ESA Claim refused
Hi guys. I am supporting a family member with a new claim for new style ESA. He has been on long term sick and is very much physically disabled and so will be dismissed with a form of compensation. I applied for ESA thinking that due to SSP Payments coming to an end in April 23, he would be entitled to apply. However his…
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ESA Confusion
Hi,
i wonder if someone can help me. I
am confused by my esa entItlment letter. It says: Limited
capability for work - £77. Then extra support group money £40.60.
Then that gives you a total income-related amount of £117.60. Then
it says : No income will be taken off your ESA.Your income related
amount is £117.60. Then -…
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How long to receive an ESA 3 form.
Hi...Simple question ...my support worker rang the ESA Helpline on 30oct to notify that my partner was moving in and they said theyd send out an ESA3 form ...as yet it hasnt arrived ....how long does it usually take ? Thanks
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Does the weekly earnings limit include shareholder dividends? Would a tax refund affect ESA?
Hello I get ESA contributions based and I'm in the support group. ESA told me there is a weekly earnings limit. Does that include shareholder dividends? Would a tax refund affect the ESA claim?
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Moving with boyfriend's parents, how will this effect ESA?
Hi, I am looking for some advice. I am trying to help a vulnerable adult with her benefits. We have the DWP coming to do a home visit next week. The relationship between them and their Mum has broken down. We know that she receives PIP and are presuming ESA but we have no paperwork. She temporarily moved in with her…
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ESA and inheritance
Hello all. In a few months time I am due to receive an inheritance after a close family member has passed away. I think i'm currently claiming the income related ESA. My savings after the inheritance will be over £6000 thus pushing me over the £6000 savings threshold. What is the procedure for reporting this to the DWP? Is…
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Health care assesor/support group
Does the hca have any prior knowledge about you regarding your illness and how long you have been in the support group and why you were put in the support group in the first place or do they literally go off your form and evidence sent even though the dwp have all the information on why you were awarded in the first place…
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Will my husband's holiday pay affect his ESA?
My husband had a stroke last November and has been receiving ESA since June of this year. His employers have kept his job open for him and have now said that he has accrued holiday pay. Can anyone tell me if this will effect his ESA? Apologies if this has been asked before. TIA
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Esa premium stopped
Please help. My pip was due to end october but has been extended until 2024 pending a review. However my disability premium from esa has been taken off my payment this weekend. Why is that?
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ESA Assessment
Hi everyone, Firstly thank you for the kindness and support you all have given me, Got letter today to say I'm still in the support group,I can honestly say the weight that has been lifted is immense, Again thank you for the advice and help I honestly don't know what I would of done without you all THANK YOU from the…
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Hi, my name is handley88! Had a letter about my dad's private pension
Hello I hope I can get some advice, I am currently on income related esa and pip this week I received a letter out of the blue. my dad died in 2005 and he must of had a private pension. the want to make a one of payment of £173 but im too scared to accept, would this trigger a change of circumstance with my esa?. Do I need…
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ESA disability premium stopped whilst waiting for PIP review
Hi, I'm here on behalf of my son. He is severely disabled and gets enhanced care and enhanced mobility PIP. This has recently come up for review and the forms have been returned. He's still getting his PIP during the delay in reviews but his income related support group ESA premium has stopped because of this delay in the…
