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ESA Money and dates
Hi everyone . My name is Ashley I have been on ESA for 4 years now in 4 years . 2 times I have been told I need Assessment but nothing come . Of it I just get letter when the money goes up not sure if I need to rig and found out what’s going on with my Claim
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i gave my doctor false address
when i moved my new doctor i registered with during covid without even having a face to face app started reducing my medication really fast so i lied about my address and re registered with my old doctor now im worried about it affecting my ESA what should i do, it even states in the NICE/BNF not to pressurise longterm…
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ESA - Prognosis
I have read that each New Style ESA (Support Group) awarded comes with a 'recommended period' - something they call a Prognosis - before it is reassessed ? If so, why is this recommended period not written on letters from the DWP ? Surely the claimant has a right to know the period. PIP has transparency when it comes to…
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help with esa and sdp
hey guys, so me and my partner claim joint for esa, we both get pip and I claim carers for her however I am now super confused, we had a telephone call saying that we shouldn't be put on sdp because of the carers allowence but on the website it says a couple can get sdp at low rate if there is a carer, is there anyone that…
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Employment and Support Allowance
I am on contributed based ESA, and was wondering if l will loose it when l get married.
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ESA income related top up...Please help!!
Hi I am on contribution based ESA old style in the support group(£117.10 pw), this is an ongoing claim since 2016. During a recent discussion with my MH case worker she was very suprised that I wasn't getting an income related top up, she says as I live alone(private rented), no other income that I should be getting an…
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Hi, my name is Geordie! Will l still get esa when l marry?
I am on esa and get reduced esa, due to getting a pension. Will l still get esa when l marry
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Hello, I am looking for some help/ESA advice tia
I have been off work since January 2022, I contracted covid 19 in December 2021. I have been diagnosed with long covid for the last 12 months. My employer is now supporting me through ill health retirement. I have been receiving half pay (SSP) since September 2022 and I have been informed that all payments will finish on…
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Affects of PIP claim on ESA?
Hi All, So ill start with a back story incase it's relevant to anything. So my partner has been suffering for Anxiety/Depression for years, I had to leave work to support her and our little ones on the basis she attended counciling. It was concluded in her initial CBT session that my partner was somebody who wouldn't…
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ESA50 capabilty for work questionnaire
has anyone got any advice filling in this form and how it works I am doing it for someone who has recently applied for new style esa and has mental health issues
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Advice on telephone meeting
Hi, I am having a telephone meeting with the Jobcentre next week. I have been on ESA for 7 years ( depression and severe anxiety ) and haven't had any contact with them for the last 4 or so. I am really nervous and worried about this... what will happen in the call? Any advice and help would be appreciated.
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How long to wait for LCWRA assessment
Hi I’m new here and I’m just wondering how long it can take for a LCWRA assessment. I started handing my sick notes in from June last year. I’ve completed my questionnaire and I sent it back in December. I’ve been told my questionnaire has been reviewed by the medical team and I’m on waiting list now for an appointment…
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Keep getting reported.
Good Afternoon, new to group and as above I'm sick and tired of getting reported for working when I am not. I have an ex partner who even 20 years on never fails to give me grief if ever sees me. Also a few neighbours are having issues and I'm kind of like the peace keeper. I don't want to get involved. I am sick of every…
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Stages of the process
I had my claimant commitment meeting this week and have sent off my fit note. They want to see me again today but I don't know why. I only know it is with a different person. Does anyone know what it might be about as I don't really understand why.
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Dwp - from ESA old style to UC
Hello . I'm having phone calls from Universal Credit, I only know it's them as it comes up on my phone that UC are calling me. The only reason I can think of, is that they want to move me from old style ESA to UC. I won't answer to them till I'm armed with all the correct information. At the moment I'm on enhanced PIP for…
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New Style ESA telephone interview with work coach ? ( support group )
Hello everyone I hope your all staying well and sorry to bother you I’m just looking to get some advice please with regards to New Style ESA and a phone call received yesterday out of the blue and then a letter today. The number that called yesterday was a 0800 number on my partners phone as she’s the claimant and im her…
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ESA allowance letter
Had a letter for my claim from ESA and i am a bit confused about it , its says ," From 12 April 2023 the rates of social security will change. from 12 April 2023 your ESA will be £225.45 week. this is because of : a change in the rates of social security benefits. from 5 July 2023 your ESA will be £149.05 a week . this is…
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Hi, I'm ISH2000! Afraid I won't be able to fulfil my claimant commitments.
I’m new I am new here I don’t understand anything about New style ESA I just claimed and had telephone interview from work coach, I was very confused never knew it would be an interview. After that she sent me email about my claimant commitment which showed I was agree with all commitments . I’m afraid I won’t be able to…
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ESA & PIP wanting to get back into work part-time
Hi, I'm looking for any advice in regards to getting back into work. I have been on benifits for a LONG time and I'm desperate to start doing small amounts of work when I can. I currently receive esa surport group and pip both the care and mobility at higher rate. self employed would be more suitable so I can have the…
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Pension Credit query (For my Dad)
Hi everyone, my first post here. As my dad is 77 and I have pretty much become his carer I looked into carer's allowance. However, I saw that it could impact his and mine benefits, so gave it a miss until I know better. My dad currently gets high care and high mobility. However, he doesn't seem to get any soirt of severe…