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Left money by dad no will. Any advice welcomed, I'm on income related ESA
Hi my dad left 21000 in savings im on esa benefit I have siblings and dad had his grandkids he told me to share it between us I decided I'd do as he wanted because I'm on esa income related will it b ok to share as no will left ill b left with 9000 of it thanks for any advice
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Should the full amount plus extra payment for being in the support group be taken off Gip insurance?
I’m really looking for advice after a year of ESA income related , I was also receiving Gip insurance from work they removed the ESA amount from what I was given & was getting £150 a month from them After the year Esa was taken off of me and my Gip went up to £450 a month, but after a health assessment I have now been…
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New style esa
Hi I have a terminal illness I work 20 hours a week I have payed enough national insurance contributions can I claim new style esa please
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ESA. Capability to work telephone assessment
Hi everyone I had a ESA work assessment done over the telephone on 10th January with the support of my mother on a 2-way phone system as I am unable to talk on the phone and they sent my brother a letter (dated 8th February) saying that he's my power of attorney and therefore is responsible for anything to do with my…
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ESA help!
Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone can help me. I’ve recently applied for ESA I believe it was the new style ESA and I have a few questions. I already get higher rate PIP both sections. I’ve seen some stuff about premiums but not sure I get them/how much I get on the new style ESA and when are they added to my claim? Sorry…
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Retuning to work and ending SG ESA
Good morning. I have been in the support group for ESA for 6 years. I have been constantly searching for suitable employment which could meet my needs and finally I have! I am open about my invisible disability with everyone, as I may need support. The current job I am applying for appears to be rather promising, upto now.…
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Stopped ESA
Hi Everyone, My ESA has been stopped without notice, my last payment was the 7th January, when I rang them they said I had applied for universal credit and therefore my case had been closed. I explained that I hadn’t and they said it had to go to the fraud squad and that universal credit had to deal with it, and they would…
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Scored 0 on ESA assessment
note from moderator, some comments on this discussion mention PIP, however it was later established that the poster was referring to ESA. Hi, I'm new here. I need advice please. I have just had an over there phone medical assessment that I failed, I scored 0 points by their reckoning. I've been diagnosed with…
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Returning to work after 3 months as self employed
Hi, I stopped working in November 2021. I'm now starting back to work part-time and with in permitted work for ESA Support group. What should I do now? I can’t declare how many hiurs or what earnings as don't fully know yet plus it could change week on week. Thanks
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Confused!!! Please help ESA and working
It's a long one so I apologise in advance. I'm looking at going back to work and at the moment I recieve child tax credit and child benefit, I know I can apply for working tax credits as I already receive tax credits, the bit that confuses me is my partners esa claim. He recieves contribution based esa and is in the…
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Legacy payment payout
Did anyone else get a payout today? It is the exact amount the keep publishing in the newspapers? There is still no ruling on the court case, but today we received the money? Am I dreaming? 😲🙈
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ESA phone assessment this week - advice?
Just 3 months after my PIP reassessment appeal finally won, I'm now having an ESA phone reassessment. I'm worried about them giving me zero points and having to go through an appeal again. What can I do to give my assessment a greater chance of success? I have already sent them an envelope containing letters of support…
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Both claiming ESA separately and move in together?
Two people, both severely disabled. Live separately. 1st person - claims a mix of IR & cont based ESA support group & receives some SDP. Receives small occupational ill health pension £45 per week. Also, receives enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility PIP. No savings. 2nd person - claims IR related ESA support group &…
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Can I claim new style ESA for my son?
Hi is it possible if I can claim new style esa for my son if so how can I claim as he has not been sent a national insurance number I have tolled Dwp this any advice what I do please thank you
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What next appeal/ tribunal
Hey guys it’s took me nearly 2 weeks to come here and post this. I’ve been struggling with my mental health and other stuff just about managing sometimes. So basically I asked for a mandatory reconsideration around Christmas time. For ESA support group I received a letter two weeks ago, mandatory reconsideration notice.…
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ESA Review
I've received a letter informing me of a telephone review of my income related ESA, but they haven't asked for any information, just that I'm available for the call. The leaflet says I've been randomly selected and its to ensure I'm on the correct amount, that my circumstances haven't changed and that the DWP haven't made…
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Income Based Versus Contribution Based Benefits
Having been on ESA for a while I receive the DWP letter every year saying "you are entitled to *** however as you have paid your contributions you will get ***" Therefore I am classed as on Contribution Based ESA but not entitled to any of the benefits of Income Based ESA despite being on the same low income,I cannot get…
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I'm trying to claim ESA. Does anyone know how long the process takes?
Hi everybody I’m new to the site , awaiting to hear back trying to claim esa , does anyone know how long does this process take , applied on 20/1/22 ?? Thanks in advance
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What is the savings cap with regards to the Support group ESA?
Hi All I have a small pension from when I worked before my health deteriorated and I am registered disabled and in receipt of PIP at the enhanced rate and ESA I am in the support group. I am trying to decide what to do with regards to my pension and my question is what is the savings cap with regards to the Support group…
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Esa reassessment
I have never had reassessment and I am in the the support group it's been 4years now last year I was told June then November now July it's quite strange that I have had 3 pip assessment every time after that the ESA assessment changes I don't know If I am looking more into what's there getting very anxious about this not…
