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Q: Still employed, fit notes, LCWRA
My question is: If you have been found to be LCWRA and I know the DWP told my doctor not to issue any fit notes anymore. But I am still employed and because my company has strange HR decisions. I’m continually going through the same process of health meetings (which I know I’m lucky in some senses). I have continued to…
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ESA50
By scoring a total of 15 points in any 'one' activity are you put by default into the limited capability for work related activities group or are there other considerations at play ? Is it down to the Health Assessor at the WCA or DWP ? ESA seems a lot more focused on specific tasks compared to PIP - how on earth do I get…
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Severe conditions guidance re: assessments
Thought this link may be of interest to anyone on this forum claiming a disability benefit for a severely disabling condition - DWP guidance. I have no idea if this guidance is actually followed so please seek advice. https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Severeconditionsguidance.pdf
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ESA and sick pay
Hello, I have been off work due to CFS and at the end of February my pay will be halved after six months. I understand that my SSP will end at the same time? 1. Am I eligible to apply for ESA? 2. If yes, when should I apply? 3. Do my earnings from occupational sick pay affect the ESA? thank you,
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When will I receive next ESA payment?
Hi , I received Esa every two weeks, I received my Esa early due to Christmas and I just want to know. Will my next payment be 2 weeks after my early payment or will i have to wait longer for my next payment because I received it early. Sorry if the question is confusing I hope someone can help me.
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Christmas pay..work related: 152£ threshold
By unfortunate circumstances my pay over Christmas will be three weeks lot paid in one week. This will put me over the 152 threshold but equal to 35£-68£ a week. One week 35£ second week 68 and another week 68£ :smile: will esa understand this is due Christmas payroll being closed and understand I’m on the threshold of…
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ESA
Firstly I would like to say I hope all had a good Xmas and would like to wish everybody a Happy New Year my question is I receive ESA contribution how long can I stay on this until I’m changed to ESA income support can I change to ESA income related or am I best to stay on ESA contribution thsnk you G
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What classes severe conditions?
I’ve been reading the forums and since my ADHD / potential autism diagnosis. I’m wondering what classes as a severe condition for ESA. I’ve seen a few posts of ADHD’ers and autism being classed as LCWRA indefinitely but I’m not entirely sure if that is correct. I know I’ve struggled my entire life but currently I’m on the…
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I was due to have an ESA interview today but they didn’t call. Is this normal?
I was due to have an ESA interview today but they didn’t call. Is this normal? What happens now? I couldn’t Sleep last night because I was worried about this phone call. I’ve been so anxios all morning and they don’t even bother to call, text, rearrange, warn me, nothing
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is moving from ESA to UC a wise idea?
Hi all, so i’ve recently been placed in the support group for ESA but looking online I would be entitled to more money if I moved over to UC as i’ve seen i would be automatically placed in the LCWRA. Could someone please shed some light on the process? I don’t want to regret moving across so want to ensure I won’t be any…
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Permitted Work - varied earnings.
Hi all. New here, so bear with me. I've had a bit of a trawl through previous threads, but not quite found the answer I'm looking for. So, hopefully someone here will be able to give guidance, as I'm sure someone will have experienced a similar situation. I'm on ESA (support), and I write books (self-published). I was told…
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Docs proof for ESA
Do you need doctors proof when claiming for ESA? Can you do it all without medical evidence?
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Is Gov start axe ESA Next year?
Hi i heard Gov axeing ESA by 2024 but does it mean start doing it next year since i am worried because i am on ESA and pip and dont want lose ESA next year . I dont know what by mean so i wonder help me on this.
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question about benefits and moving into supported living
hello everyone i will be moving out in around 6 months time and have a question about my benefits i was on call with one of my friends who lived where im going to be living she said ill no longer get my pip daily living component and only get my mobility which is fine she said i wont get the living part because im being…
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Hi, my name is Carl_Walker01! ( underpaid ESA benefit)
I was only paid £25 into my bank account last night when I should have got about 324 pounds I cannot get in touch with anybody on the phone phone is there anyway I can find out why I only got this amount please?
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i’ve been paid ESA twice in 5 days… any ideas why?
hi all, I’ve just had a look at my bank and have had a payment of ESA made to me on 15th dec of £122.10 and then again 20th dec of £131.18…. i had my health assessment on 2nd december so am currently waiting to hear which work group i will be placed in.. could it be to do with this? Thanks :)
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What is the most up to date version of the ESA50 form?
I would like to make sure that I have downloaded the most up to date claim form. The claim form that I am interested in is called ESA50 "Capability for work questionnaire". The latest version I can find is dated 01/21, and it's here:…
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Work Capability Assessment
Can anyone advise me about the WCA I am so worried about it because I have heard rumours that the treat you horribly. I am getting so anxious about it.
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Missing Letter Causing Anxiety
I claimed ESA due to a number of health issues. Over the last 2/3 weeks, there's been further issues with my heart so my GP said he'd refer me back to the cardiologist. I've worked well over 30 years and I am embarrassed that I'm claiming benefits. I work for the nhs (part time due to being a lone parent and then health…
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WCA - current waiting time
Having just sent off the ESA50 - and what a challenge it was to fit eveything into such a small postage-paid envelope - does anyone know the current average waiting time to hear something back from the Health Assessment Advisory Service ? Thank you
