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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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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…
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Hi, I'm thinking of jointly owning my council house, how would it impact my ESA?
I have a question about ESA. My son and I are thinking about jointly owning my council house he can get a mortgage to buy it. What I want to know would it affect my ESA I have no savings once he uses his deposit neither will he. I am on income based ESA.
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Medication changes
Do you need to tell ESA about medication changes or changes to treatment etc
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Carers credit
My husband assists me during the week and does most of the jobs in the home. We were wondering about applying for carers credit for him but are unclear what actually qualifies for the 20 hours care. I get pip and am currently applying for new style esa.
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ESA overpayments?
Hi! If PIP is your only income, can an ESA overpayment be taken/recovered from your PIP? I please ask that if you are not sure please don’t reply, I need certainty. Thanks
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Permitted Work and ESA: Reporting self-employed earnings
Hi. I started self-employed permitted work on January 1st, and it's time for me to report my first five weeks of earnings and hours worked to the DWP. I was wondering how other people who are self-employed on the permitted work scheme go about this? Do you provide print-outs of receipts/evidence for payments you have…
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Esa Ending 365 days
Good evening.. I recieved a letter stating my 365 days is up for contribution-based ESA on March 7th I'm in work related activity group where I get ready for work I was unfortunate to get the other group. I'm living with my parents due to a split at Christmas and reported this to esa and universal credit on my journal so…
