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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
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Hi, my name is Anita767! ESA question
Hello I am new. I just wanted to ask about my friends ESA. Mine is due on the 23rd of December but he got his on the 19th of December he is just worried why that is. Can anyone help please. Thanks
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In need of a little information regarding my current claim of ESA (Old Style)
I'll keep it as brief as possible. I left my last job in 2014 on physical and mental grounds. I went through the ESA process, the dreaded ATOS Medical, eventually I was awarded IB ESA and placed in the Support Group. I've had absolutely zero contact since then. I've not been called for reassessment or had any other…
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dwp v legacy benefits discrimination on the £20 covid uplift court case
hi all, just wondering if anyones heard if the court case against the DWPs discrimination on the £20 uplift through covid as begun yet, or if not whens it due to start ?
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Esa payment tody
Hi all im new to the site, I was wanting to know if anyone else hasn't gotten their ESA payment today yet my sickline and everything else is upto date.
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Partner marriage esa effects
Hi everyone I'm new here, hope your all well, my dilemma is I receive esa and pip, me and partner are thinking of getting married next year, now my partner does not work and he does not claim any benefits either, how will getting married effect us, obviously I'll have to inform housing other than that will my esa be…
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ESA50 help
I am filling out the ESA50 which has a lot of tick boxes. Can you leave boxes unticked if none apply. ? I am unable to move 20 metres before significant discomfort hits. Should I leave the 50m, 100m, 200m, It varies boxes unticked and explain why in the more information box. I am pushed in an attendant wheelchair most of…
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Severe disability premium questions esa asks!
Hello I wanted to ask 8f anyone knows the questions esa asks for the severe disability premium on the phone. I done an application over the phone a week ago but can't remember the questions. I'm a little confused if I'm entitled to it as I am sofa surfing and only just started receiving pip start of month. They asked if I…
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Christmas bonus - is anyone else get scared of ringing DWP?
I've just rung the dwp because my husband's christmas bonus hasn't gone in this year. Does anyone else get anxiety over phoning for things like this? I'm terrified of ringing them for anything and my husband said not to bother. I've seen people on other sites say they haven't had their bonus and are too afraid to ring.…
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Esa phased return to work and holiday pay
Hi I’m wondering if anyone may shed some light on my situation please? I have been placed in the support group for contributions based esa, I have been off work now since having had cancer in 2020. I started back to work on a phased return in November but am on reduced hours and light duties working 11 hours a week. I know…
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Worried stupid again
I got my ESA without any medical evidence but there’s plenty of medical evidence if they ever wanted it. My neuropsychology appointments, CBT with Healthy Minds which failed. And the consequent referrals. But I can’t stop worrying because I checked some of my medical records and the GP’s have wrote contradictory things…
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Budgeting loan
So my mum was entitled to a budgeting loan every year and she always got one just before xmas stop help with my sisters presents. She’s been moved to new style esa and isn’t entitled to it anymore. Is there nothing else she can get? She’s on PIP also. Not on UC.
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Hi, my name is Lukeryan106! Will I now have to do natural migration?
Hello guys so I need some confirmation from someone as my anxiety is playing up and I suffer with alot of mental health conditions, I'm claiming ICR ESA with my partner she is the main claiment I've heard that people on ESA will now be moved over to UC by the end of 2028 my first concern is will I now have to do natural…
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Hi, my name is ianeddy! ESA help
Hi I were on esa from 2012 till 2021 a were on serve disability premium will I be effected by the underpayments. I phone esa today an thay we’re bein funny with me like thay had somethin to hide. I need help with this as dno we’re to turn too
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ESA SG wanting to work less than 16 hours
Hi, I’m new to the support group and can’t find an answer to my question on Google. I’m currently on ESA and I’m the support group, but I would like to work less than 16 hours and I’m aware I can’t earn more than £152 week. My question is - if I do this work will I be placed in the other group? I’m not ready to go back to…
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I'm worried.
Hi its me again, (sorry I don't mean to repeat myself.. due to my autism I need some kind of reassurance). I've been told by my local job centre that my review has been moved from December 31st 2022 to November 2023. Due to my mental health issues and autism, I fixate on things and worry about anything to do with…
