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File returned to DWP
I thought I would call the CHDA to check the status of any upcoming assessment and the lady told me my 'file' had already been returned to the ESA Dept at DWP. She couldn't tell when it was returned ( or maybe not allowed to tell me ) What do they mean by my file ? I thought they would write a medical report ? Why haven't…
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ESA work capability assessment.
Hey im new to the this so please be patient with me, I have currently been on long term sick from my employer since April last year since I suffered a life changing illness. My SSP ran out in October so I have been in receipt of ESA contribution based and just had my work capability assessment I was just wondering how long…
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Compliance - ESA suspension
Following on from my ESA compliance interview13/1/23 I had to contact the DWP Officer dealing with the case as I did not receive correspondence she said she would send - letter asking for my pension statements 2020 to date. The DWP send these 2nd class (save money) she said she would send me one out first class Monday…
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ESA - managed migration over to UC
I get New Style ESA - Support Group and PIP Enhanced Daily Living and Mobility. My husband is working 16 hours a week and we get the legacy benefit Working Tax Credit along with the 'severe disability element'. The 'disability element' stopped when I was no longer able to work. My husband gets Carer Credit as he looks…
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Permitted work / Accrued Holiday Pay.
Hello, This will be very very long winded as I'm writing everything that happened but any help is greatly appreciated. I currently claim ESA / PIP and do permitted work which was previously allowed, and have been doing this since April 2022. I have never gone over my 16 hours per week / 64 hours per month and earn the…
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Confused
Hi i am very confused about my ESA I am at present on Esa support group and recieve PIP, my daughter wants to move out in the new year will this force me to go onto UC ? Also when i do the benefit calculator i am better of when she moves out on the legacy benefits so confused
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esa
i am on contribution based esa support group ,does my savings affect my payments
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ESA to universal credit
Hi, can anybody help me? I currently receive ESA, support group and have done so for many years. I also receive PIP and my husband, carers allowance for being my carer. I need to inform them of adding my husbands name to mine (making it double barrelled) which will create a change of circumstances. I’m in a panic of going…
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My son turning 18 who do I notify?
Good Afternoon My son will be turning 18 soon. He is currently in full time education and I receive CTC & CB for him. My question is do I need to call anyone and notify them when he turns 18? I know I have to contact them when he leaves education but i am unsure if I need to update them on his age in the meantime. I know…
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If anyone can advise that would be appreciated.
Hello, I don't know who to turn to about this.. other than my mum but due to my autism, I have a tendency to repeat the same thing over and over again so apologies in advance. I have tried permitted work while claiming ESA, and did two paid jobs, at different times.. but could not sustain the jobs, due to my autism and…
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Sorry for repeating myself again
Hi its me again, Sorry to keep posting and repeating myself but I'm worried about certain things again. 😕 My review has been moved from December 2022 to Novemeber 2023, I'm in the support group for esa and claim pip.. but I'm worried about reviews in general. Waiting for the inevitable is really making me struggle with my…
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WCA - paper based assessment
I called the Health Advisory Service this morning to find out whether they had received some additional evidence I had sent in for the assessment. The customer service agent told me a report / medical opinion had already been sent back to the DWP ESA team - she could not divulge the details of the report. I have not even…
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Does my son being awarded DLA impact my ESA?
I've just been awarded highest rate dla for my son. I was receiving esa for myself. I'm just wondering does that effect my benefit now that my son receives dla.
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ESA support group backpay?
I claimed ESA in March 2022, put into assessment group , should have been 13 weeks but not assessed until October 2022 due to ESA delay. They wrongly put me into work related, applied for Mandatory Reconsideration and finally moved into Support Group where I should always have been. I was assured in calls to ESA to not…
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ESA new conditions, review far away in 2024
Hello I have spoken to local Welfare Rights this morning and they were saying I should be telling the DWP about my ADHD diagnosis way before review in 2024. How correct is this? Im also suspected autistic too. And have referrals for the autism service in place.
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On a positive note
Hi , Wanted to give positive feedback for once. Had Work and capability assessment on Wednesday and had letter via journal Friday to say I will get esa, no limitation. That was fast as I’ve seen on this site how long some wait for any response.
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ESA Query
Hi, I'm Sara, I'm 55 and I have Psoriatic Arthritis. I had a flare in December 2021 and have been off sick from work since January 2022. I have exhausted SSP, and I was awarded PIP (higher rate for mobility) and ESA (support group) during 2022. I am currently still employed. My query is regarding resignation. Under these…
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Permitted work
Hi, can anyone tell me the limit you could earn on permitted work for the years 2021 and 2022? Please
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Assessment
Hi, Had esa assessment this morning face to face. I am waiting for surgery on both hands to remove trapezium bone. Also have mental health issues. The lady said that she would like to start with the mental health issues first as she may not need to discuss my hand problem at this stage. After about 45 min she told me she…
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Home works
With savings say over £6000, do the DWP allow a bit extra legroom when it’s money your saving for essential Home works
