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Carers allowance
Hi there I have been awarded carers allowance and I got the letter that I have been awarded but they said another letter will follow after that with payments . How long does this take and my claim has been open since April so how much will I be backdated? can anyone help ?
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Paid ESA but not had assessment yet
I'm a bit confused I've been paid a lump sum (I am guessing to back date) but I've only just had the form to fill in for the assessment is this normal or should you at least be notified rather than it just appear in your account?
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Hi, my name is maddanj! I have a rather protracted ESA claim from November 2019
I have a rather protracted ESA claim from November 2019 where Health Assessment Advisory Service recieved my initial ESA50 form but didn't action or they tell me the DWP didn't action it. I hope this experience is useful to others in a similar position. The form was a few weeks late as I was making moving arrangements with…
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Esa support group
Hi need some advice please . I’m currently receiving new style esa 84.80 per week , I had my assessment on the 29th of august 2023 still waiting on decision. If my assessment started on the 28th of June 2023 when would I expect 1st payment of support rate if awarded please ? Tia .
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Telephone assessment Lcwra
Just had the assessment, She was a kind and patient well she came across that way,She said there was only a few questions I needed to clarify because I sent In enough evidence and my Gp clarified it,The whole thing lasted 18 minutes, She asked about my Agoraphobia when it started She asked how I am in Social situations…
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DWP Letter
Hello Scope. I received this letter through the post from the DWP today. I can't understand it properly. I was wondering if somebody could tell me what it means please? I'll ring them on Monday as well.
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Telephone assessment
Hi All I have my assessment tomorrow between 9-10am,What should I expect? I'm driving myself mad ,Are these people patient will they try to trick me ,I've heard so many horror stories ,I'm really scared,My daughter who cares for me will be with me incase they need to speak to her or If I fall apart which is what I'm doing…
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Tribunal outcome ignored by DWP
Hello, I need help!! I received two migration notices for IB reassessment to ESA then a third notification by telephone a few years later which I obviously protested. The system showed I was still PCA exempt with my migration status 'live'. It confirmed that the appeal outcome was never uploaded by DWP and the IBR Team had…
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ESA contribution's trying to gain Enhanced. Disability Payment
I claimed ESA contributions in February 2018 ASSESSMENT 10th August 2018 In Support Group Backdated payment to 15 May 2018 paid 30 August 2018 Pip Assessment 20 August 2018 Backdated PIP to 5 June 2018 for Enhanced both elements. paid ESA 3 claim received by DWP on 14th September for IR top up of Enhanced Disability…
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ESA and pensions .
hi people .ok hoping someone can help me regarding ESA rules and pensions . i am 62 not working due to 10 years ago i was a suicide risk so mental issues and trusting people a problem. i been told i am on a support group on ESA but appreently my pension would effect my ESA I read somewhere that ESA with group is not income…
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Should I contact DWP?
I had my work capacity assrssmment on 6th June. I have heard nothing since and I turn 66 in less than 2 weeks. I have had a text telling me that I need to send another fit note by the 30th August, but my current one runs out on the 26th, which is my birthday. I am so confused and distressed because this should all be…
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Severe Disability Premium
Hi everyone, after some advice im in receipt of esa income related support group, i moved address last week and informed the esa....at the time my daughter who is 20 had put a bond and a months worth of rent down due to her moving out with her partner but she was still living with me at the time i informed the esa of my…
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ESA Support Group Medical Report
Have just received the ESA medical report form and was wondering what the following means exactly 'The Med 3 and medical evidence suggest that due to ... the client's condition is unlikely to improve and is consistent with a severe condition. As per departmental policy the category of no further assessment cannot apply…
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ESA Support Group & Permitted Work
Client on ESA income related support group. Receives small occ pension £240 a month. Wants to apply for a job that is 2 hours per week and works out as £30 per week for their own well being and also due to cost of living. Doctor is supports this. Will they be removed from support group and put into work related?
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Esa and getting money from inheritance
Hi I’ve recently inherited 30k from my grandad and I’m wondering if there’s any way around avoiding losing my esa benefits. Thanks
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WCA Changes .. what actually are they trying out
just found this https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-launches-big-shake-up-27792703
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Esa premiums
Hi my partner has just been awarded pip enhanced on both daily living and mobility. Is he entitled to any premiums on his esa he is in the support group. I work 10 hours a week Just looking for some advice
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Compliance interview
Good morning, I recently had a compliance interview where it was pointed out i had gone over £6k for my income based esa during the lockdown. I explained that during lockdown I lost my younger brother to cancer and I myself had a serious operation. I will of course pay any money back but at the time I couldn't have cared…
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ESA support group
Hi if I'm already recieving ESA an universal credit aswell even tho partner works an I get pip if my ESA stops after they get around to assessing me will I have to claim JSA or will my universal credit go up
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Moving home and ending HB claim. Forced onto UC?
I am receiving esa (support group) with the enhanced disability premium, PIP and housing benefit at the moment. I'm being forced to move out of my rented home as it's being sold and out of the county due to obscene housing costs. Because I'll be in a new county I cannot apply for housing benefit for my own place so I'll be…
