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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…
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Receiving esa/half pay sickness salary from employer
I have been off work now for 7 month’s following a serious work incident which had a huge impact on my mental health. I have just received my first payment of esa (though still in assessment phase) though I’m still in receipt of half pay sickness salary from my employer. I don’t mean to sound ‘sneaky’ but will my employer…
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Wrong payments?
I claimed UC from ESA support group on the 17th of October. I got a letter from esa today saying the following A CHANGE IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORTALLOWANCE RATE PAYABLEWe have looked at your claim again following a recent changeWe cannot pay you an allowance from 31 October 2023. This isbecause:You are required to claim…
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ESA reassessment deferred
So I called DWP as my review prognosis date has been and I’ve not heard anything.. when I called much to my surprise I was told my review date has now been set to aug 2025. Has anyone else had this ? I’m in the support group and claiming CB. The woman was nice but it’s just set my anxiety racing as she said oh it could be…
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Will I still get ESA in 2024 or be axe
Will I be getting my ESA still in 2024 or the government axe it in 2024 ?
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About final cost of livening payment 2023
Hi I’m confused the last cost of liveing payment 2023 be paid from October 31st to 19th November will I get payment on 31st Oct or is it between dates?
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Phone assessment following ESA50
Hi, This morning I got a letter to tell me I have a phone assessment in the next couple of weeks for my ongoing ESA claim. I wanted to ask about it as the past assessments for PIP and ESA over the years have been face-to-face and I'm a little concerned, while I'm glad I don't have to trek to one they won't 'see' my issues…
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hoilday pay
hi all hope you are all well ive been placed on esa support group from the 2nd december and im thinking off putting my notice in work and i will be entitled to about four weeks hoilday pay which is a substantial amount would i then lose my esa and would i have to apply again thanks in advance
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What happens with ESA on inheriting cash to buy a home?
I am currently in receipt of benefits, including income-related ESA Support Group, Housing Benefit, Council Tax exemption and PIP. I am 55. I live in a Council flat. My parents are divorced and in their eighties. Assuming one parent will die before the other, when this happens, I will inherit enough to buy a flat, just…
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Housing benefit
I started getting my pension in august. I was sent my new reviewed housing benefit confirmation in July and set up new direct debits to pay. This started on the 28/8/23. I was sent a text on the 4/9/23 to say my housing benefit had been suspended due to change in age and circumstances. They said my pension income had been…
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Higher tier ESA?
i’ve got bipolar disorder diagnosed 2008 / attend a local bipolar group which has helped me accept my diagnosis and end my feeling lesser than than
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Looking for advise on ESA
Hi, I’m currently in receipt of old style ESA Income based, I also get the severe disability premium. On top of that I get PIP Enhanced Daily Living & Standard Mobility. My 16yr old child has just started work and I’m wondering if this is going to affect my benefits and if I need to notify ESA. I’d be Grateful of any…
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Hi, my name is Jacquielinka! I need some advice about fit notes and ESA
I have just been awarded ESA but I'm not sure about things. I would really appreciate some advice please. Do I still need to send fit notes to my employer? How often do I send them to ESA? Is there anything else I need to do? Thank you everyone so much
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Inheritance and gifting
Hi my mum stands to inherit some money from her Nan, but she is on esa. What she is wondering is because she stands to gift the money out to her children and it will leave her with less than 6000 after gifting, will her benefits still be stopped? Thank you
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Advice needed about pension and ESA deductions
This discussion was created from comments split from: Esa support group reassessment.
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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…
