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ESA Permitted work question - self employed
so I am registered as self employed and run my own business, I am also subcontracted to work for someone and have a ebay shop to top up income when main business is slow.. so jack of all trades. but have been on ESA for a few months due to physical problems which have prevent me from working and also anxiety issues. We…
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Contacting DWP by email
I am due an ESA review next month unless it is delayed. I tried to call DWP to confirm, but I was kept on the phone for 45 minutes without a repy, so I gave up. Can I email them instead? What is their email?
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Can you receive esa and company sick pay or dividends
I have sle, sjogrens and fibromyalgia. Been unable to work since January 22. I had 2 jobs. 1) carer 2) director with husband. We own a business together. My carer employment terminated in January.I haven’t been well enough to do my director role either, but continued to pay my salary and dividends as I regarded it as…
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assessed today over the phone for the support group
i finally got an assessment from the centre for health assessments after 19 weeks after the first initial phone call that they wrote everything down for today i was asked the same sort of questions but i feel she did not wait for all the whole answers im not sure weather she wrote the whole answer down i gave her i could…
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Esa mandatory reconsideration for support group
Can any body help me I got a phone call for a mandatory reconsideration for esa support group I was told they would send me out a form to fill in but I would not need to send it in as everything I said was being typed out and it's going through under mental health so I would not need to full the form out but then she said…
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Have ESA Reassessment Restarted?
I have just heard that ESA reassessments have restarted. Is this true? The reason I am asking is that I'm due to be reassessed in December is this likely to go ahead on time. I am already getting anxious as really cannot afford to lose a penny with the cost of living as it is. One more question after reading post on this…
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Statutory Sick Pay - with two jobs
I have been employed by a construction company for the last 19 years and currently due to cancer I am on sick leave last 34 weeks. In the meantime my Statutory Sick Leave was terminated with my company and I have now applied for ESA and got a contribution payment of 77.00 until the decision. I also have a small teaching…
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WCA descriptors
Hi Everyone... Have my Tribunal tomorrow and just getting the final notes ready . Trying to get in to the support group ...I have essential tremors and arthritis in both hands my assessor back in January asked how I make a coffee or tea I said as we use a milk carton with a handle I can manage to lift the carton but…
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Hi, my name is Joy1962! Can I email ESA?
Hi I'm new does anyone know can I email esa I struggle on the phone?
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Correct amount?
I just read online that if I receive PIP or DLA (I do) that the amount of ESA I receive increases. Is this the case? The amount I get went down some years ago when I was moved to the working group or something like that. Has anyone else been in this position?
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Hi, my name is smc! I was never informed by the government about the LCWRA
I was diagnosed with cancer in 2012 on my left tonsil in my throat and has 35 radiotherapys and 5 chemos . due to the 35 radiotherapys , this ruined my life as eventually althe scar tissues hardened through the years .To cut a long story short , I have been through hell and back , and today 2022 I have no voice box , I am…
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Hi, my name is Zoella! Been ill since December 2020, made claim for UC and ESA
Been ill since Dec 2020 made claim UC & esa had 2 assessments March 21 and Sept 21.still not had reply. Since applyed PIP awarded standard both. Job centre keep have me go in each month for nothing. Sometimes to show fit note. How long does take from assessment been almost year since my 2nd assessment. 1st one unable to…
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Re: post by Junket
I have been trying to get PIP for my condition for six years, made three attempts and been rejected. My appeal this time has been heard and ruled in my favour. I applied for this as I am only able to work minimal hours due to chronic illness so the pip money will help support me. I was appalled by Junkets comment that he…
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Working on esa lcwra
I've recently been awarded lcwra for depression and anxiety which has regularly relapsed over the past 2 years but I do have some good periods. I am confused over whether or not I'm allowed to work. I'm an Early Years Practitioner and still on supply lists for 2 local authorities which means I could pick up a few days here…
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ESA Income base & contribution based
My husband is disabled after an RTA and he claims ESA, legacy benefit, its both Income related & contribution based and have not received the cost of living payment. Why is this as he does get Income related on the claim. I work P/T and am his carer. DWP are aware of this. are you NOT entitled if in receipt of both…
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ESA and getting married
Me and my partner are getting married in October. She receives income related ESA; we don’t live together and aren’t planning to just yet. Will she lose her entitlement when she declares changes?
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Completing two personal actions
Hello, I finally got my decision letter after ages of waiting for it and it says I scored 15 points for completing two personal actions and it wasn’t based on the suicidal thoughts (unless the letter can’t mention that) what exactly does completing two personal actions mean?
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I've been underpaid in my benefits. Would they take more money off of me for my care?
Hi, I am an adult with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. I have just found out I have been underpaid in my benefits by a considerable amount per month, I have been told by social service not to claim or they would take more money off me for my care. I have worked out that if I had received this I could pay them and my bills…
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Self Employed Earnings
Hello, I am trying to find out how self employed earnings are calculated. I am in receipt of contribution based ESA and in the support group. I have been doing permitted work for the past two years on a self employed basis. Usually once a year I am asked to send in my accounts to DWP. Due to the nature of the work I do I…
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How do you get adult careers advice
My daughter is in a dead end job and wants to leave. It is long hours for minimum pay. She is 30 and would love to see a careers advisor for some advice. Is there a way she can get careers advice. Sadly she dropped out of university to look after me but has now decided she does not want to go back and do her final year.…
