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New style ESA
Good Morning,I`m asking on the behalf of a friend.My friend has Parkinson`s and can no longer work. I`m waiting to hear when her last working day was (including sick leave) - I`m not 100% sure, but I think it was about 18 months ago. She receives both components of PIP at the enhanced level.I understand it`s not means…
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Help finding a job - jobcentre useless
This discussion was created from comments split from: Read our top tips on employment and jobseeking.
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Advice Please - Jobcentre making my wife ill
Hi all, As per my title I need some advice please. The jobcentre are chasing my wife to look for work which she has been for a few months. But they are being so full on that it is now making her ill. The Jobcentre are now in partnership with Reed so she has 2 people on her case at present. She has to see them both in…
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Sdp and support group premium
Hi guys just a quick question that doesn't seem to be answered on any of the Information sites that I've researched was just wondering if you are awarded sdp does this replace the premium paid for being in support group esa or in addition to it. Many thanks.
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I move from ESA support to state pension on Aug 9. How much is my last ESA?
I move from ESA support to state pension on Aug 9. How much is my last ESA as state pension not paid for 4 weeks
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Can I take a lodger on ESA and PIP in my privately owned home without losing money?
Hi Thanks for being here! I receive Income related ESA with that component beginning with D ( sorry I am struggling with memory issues at the moment - I will try to find the reference to this) plus PIP ( I failed to get the top rate for mobility needs on my recent assessment this time) and with full council tax benefit. I…
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New Style ESA - Backlogs Assessment Times
My ESA50 form is about to be sent back to the Assessment Centre. This on top of applying for PIP has made me so unwell and stresses me out daily. I am hoping the PIP assessment report comes in the mean time so I can include this with the ESA50 form along with all my medical evidence. Could someone advise after this form is…
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University and ESA
Hi Can anyone answer this question please? My daughter is on PIP, she is 18 and going to University in September this year. She can not work, will she be able to apply for ESA, being a student?
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ESA claim affecting PIP
Good Morning, I posted on this site in 2021 some questions about claiming ESA. I did go ahead and start a claim but when I was rung by DWP the initial questions were quite upsetting. I was asked when I was going to recover and what medication I was taking in order to recover etc etc. As my illness is progressive I was so…
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New style ESA
I have applied for New Style ESA. I have completed the dreaded ESA50 form and before I have sent it to the Assessment Centre I was advised to send a copy of it all with all my medical information direct to the Case Manager/Decision Maker at Wolverhampton to emphasis my condition. As the charity who has been dealing with my…
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compliance call
hi recieved a letter 2 weeks ago,and i called 9 days ago asking for a morning call due to pain,fatigue,meds etc i am worse as the day goes on,this is a long term condition from age 14 i am now 52,gut calls me today at 4pm he asked why i wanted a morning call then before i answered (i am pretty zoned out from…
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Is there a max amount of weeks I can claim ESA for? Could my PIP review have affected my ESA claim?
Hello my name is Lesley, I'm currently registered disabled after suffering a couple of strokes and my partner used to help me with my bills and managing my finances, he passed away a short time ago and I have just looked at my bank statements and noticed that the dwp haven't paid my esa into my account since the 10th of…
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what on earth are "household savings?"
I was just doing an online calculator to find out if I could get any other benefits, and it asked me to enter "household savings." I live with my mum. If she has savings of her own am I meant to include them? If her savings and mine combined are over £6K do I need to declare that?
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Time for assessment
Hi everyone. Can anyone tell me how long it's taken to get a WC assessment done? I applied in Jan and both doctor/my paperwork got to them by the end of Feb. Despite ringing they keep saying I'm in the queue and should hear soon for a face-to-face. Just wondered what the average time is? Thanks.
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Won my appeal, but payment hasn't been reinstated. Is there anything I can do?
When my ESA was stopped which it shouldn’t of been so I appealed and won my appeal in 2018 It still haven’t been reinstated when I called them they said the court letter wasn’t worth the paper it’s written on also I was told just because I won the appeal they don’t have to reinstate it as it’s what they advise has anyone…
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Hi, my name is katiebabr! My ESA was meant to be paid on 1st June, but I haven't received it
DWP said my esa would be paid 1st June instead of 3rd June why haven’t I received it has anyone else had a problem
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Hi, my name is lil1690!I have a question about my legacy benefits
Was put in Support Group ESA CB around 2013, then awarded enhanced pip on both components, I lived in Belfast at the time bit owned a house here in Scotland that my sons lived in. I have moved back home with a partner, I still get these benefits though I have no carer since moving back home, my partner is now on State…
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Am I being paranoid
I am worried sick I can't eat or sleep, I am registered disabled and I get ESA cb and I am in the support group, 2 years ago my then partner withdrew money from a pension he got £19k we were claiming UC at the time and I got my ESA CB and PIP he worked part time I phoned the UC and came of it and I phoned ESA and informed…
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Unable to access bank account
Hi, I suffer from PTSD and Agoraphobia and rely on being able to shop online to be able to live independently. I recently changed banks, applying and being accepted for an account online, which I have been using for a few months. Recently I have had issues with transactions being declined and therefore called them to…
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Hi, my name is RonD84! Did anyone else receive £150 plus £15 extra payment today?
Hello did anyone else on ESA receive a £150 plus a £15 Extra payment today along with there usual £270. Thanks just wondering what it might be for.
