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Autumn statement
I don't understand it at all i was diagnosed with schizophrenia and agoraphobia in 2018 are they going to force me to work i can hardly concentrate for 30 mins never mind a full day never mind the days where i don't even want to live and don't even want to get out of bed :(
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New style ESA and getting a lodger
Hi, I’m new here! I wonder if anyone knows the answer as I can’t seem to find anything about it online. I know with the old style income related esa you could only keep £20 a week…. I am in the support group of the the new style esa and I know that is contribution based so not income based. i also get standard rate pip on…
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moving home
Good morning,I'm moving home in 2 months time and I claim support group ESA contribution based and PIP. When I update them with my new address will ESA move me to UC? Will PIP move me to UC? Also my PIP is awarded for 2 years (until Sept 2024) does this mean I'll be reassessed then? Or changing my address might prompt…
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ESA
Hi, I’m currently claiming esa & pip, I also receive child tax credit and child benefit (I have a teenage son) I haven’t been able to work for a few years, I’m currently pregnant with 2nd child. I’m just wondering what I’m better off doing? Do I move over to universal credit? I don’t really know how it works. Will they try…
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ESA and UC advice
Hello, My SSP has ended and after receiving SSP1 form from my employer, I have applied for ESA. The benefits calculator I did online said that I may be eligible for universal credit. Having read up on it, I see that my partner and I would have to apply together. He receives ESA and is in the support group, if we applied…
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Benefits
Hi my name is Lesley, I currently receive housing benefit, Esa&pip, my landlord has said that his is thinking of selling his properties, I have just joined the council waiting list and if moved in to a new property would I still be able to make a claim without having to move onto universal credit
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Living in a property with partner while on ESA
I’m on ESA due to disability and being unable to work full time. If I buy a property to live in and a partner (who is on an average wage) moves in with me I will lose my ESA, but would I lose ESA if a lodger rents the spare room and I’m in a relationship with that lodger? They would only be renting that room from me, not…
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Hi, my name is louie51! Can I claim back unlawful third party deductions?
Just an enquiry not sure if anyone will know. Where do claimants stand from a legal stand point following the High Court Ruling that Third Party Deductions are unlawful if no authority had been given by claimant. Can I ask for all the money back??? 3 yrs at £18 a week for water. I never give water company or DWP authority…
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DWP v no £20 uplift for people on ESA and income support tribunal result
Hi,dont know if there is a discussion link already on the site for this,but i cant see one? Has anyone heard or know if the decission from the tribunal judges held last december as been given yet? It was a tribunal where people on income support and Esa etc took the DWP to court because of the discrimination by the Dwp who…
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ESA Reviews
What is the current situation regarding ESA reviews? Are they still suspended or have they started up again now? I haven't been reviewed since around 2020, and I was told last year my award had been extended until 2025. I know when they do start up again there'll be huge backlogs, so should I be expecting an ESA50 anytime…
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Help required re Doctors report
Good Morning, As I have an ESA assessment coming up, i have asked for a copy of what my Doctor sent to them. I believed that they were usually sent a form to fill in. However my surgery has informed me that they were asked instead to send copies of my last three consultations. To say I am confused is an understatement. My…
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Marriage and esa
Hi, Me and my partner are talking about getting married. We don't live together as we both have parents that have disabilities. I receive PIP, ESA (contribution support group), child tax credit and child benefit. My question is if we were to get married would I lose any of the benefits? I've heard my ESA will be affected.…
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ESA health assessment review can someone help me?
Hi can someone help me i had my esa health assessment review on 1/11/2023 over telephone i have a number of health issues and on lots of medication i havent had disision yet but iv looked at my bank and my normal payment went in on 28/11/2023 but then i see a payment went in on 30/11/2023 for £30 i have been in work…
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Wca
Saw this on benefits and work https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/has-the-dwp-already-stopped-reassessing-support-group-and-lcwra-claimants
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Fraud and Error Prevention Service
Hello Peeps It looks like I've gained the attention of the Fraud and Error Prevention Service. It started last week with a rather mysterious phone call from an Olympia Zimbandi, claiming to be from the DWP . I was immediately suspicious about this as they're not supposed to call me without warning so I can be in a safe…
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Hi, my name is Lodge22! Do I need to notify ESA?
Hi I am currently in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance I am moving in with my partner September 2024 we are getting married same month do I need to notify ESA of name change and will my benefit stop I am in the support group
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Support Group and Savings
Hi, I was recently placed in the Support group and I need clarification on the rules for savings, I've read about the £6 k limit, but also I've read that savings do not come into the SG payments.
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Someone here advised me I'd be better off switching from ESA to UC
So I filled out the UC form, and they're telling me I'd be worse off on UC as I get the enhanced disability premium now, and won't get that until I receive a migration notice to move over to UC. Was the info I was given on here wrong?
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Esa & CA
My husband gets carers allowance for looking after me. I am currently awaiting a decision on my (new style) esa claim. I have already been awarded highest rate pip, as my osteo arthritis has progressed so quickly. If I get a support esa award with esa will I be able to also claim the disability premium?? Thankyou
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Randomly recieved Capability for work Questionnaire
Hi, I've just had the Capability for work questionnaire come through the post, I've been on ESA for some years now and have already done this when I applied for ESA. Is this some sort of mistake or do people need to be re-assessed every now and then?