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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…
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ESA / Limited Capability for work
I have been claiming ESA since 08/03/21. on the 26/01/2022 i had a telephone Assessment for Limited Capability for work. The lady who conducted the call said that i had 3 descriptors each scoring 15 points. and that i should be put in the category unfit for work, How long do they take to make a decision? and will i receive…
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esa support group and self employment
Hello, i am my sons carer and appointee.My son is in the support group, mental health issues. We are isolated due to his issues so i have started selling online and my son is growing in experience and enjoying the process. He has skills we never knew and is learning more and more ,its doing him good and me too see a…
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Esa payment I'm confused
Can anyone give me some advice please I got this letter from esa but it doesn't say when I will get my first payment or if I'm owed any arrears. I've tried ringing them but can't get through so I was hoping someone on here might be able to explain what the letter is telling me, Thank you.
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ESA
Hi my daughter is on ESA and wants to open new bank account but is worried that when she does this and notify ESA with new account details that they will change her over to Universal Credit I don't know where she as got this information from.
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Long Term ESA Auto BACS payments stopped (for unbelievable reason).
Hi, I'm new to this forum seeking advice on an ESA problem. I have been receiving ESA for some time and a month ago my fortnightly automatic payments stopped without warning. After calling the DWP an advisor said that my file had become to large for the computer system to cope with and this had stopped automatic BACS…
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ESA Review
Hello, I’m currently in receipt of ESA and in the support group. On the 25/03/2020 I filled in a ESA50 form which I received from the DWP and posted it back. In September 2021 the Health Assessment Advisory Service asked me to attend a assessment in York which was a 140 mile round trip. i declined due to my disabilities…
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ESA + SDP
Received a letter today saying my ESA is going from £198.60 to £204.75 per week. That’s an extra £319.80 per year. That’s quite a bit increase!
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Special guardian allowance and ESA?
Hello everyone, hope you are all well. I am just wondering if anyone knows about the means tested financial assessment for Special Guardian Allowance? We have been assessed for guardians and have passed. From reading, they assess your household income and make deductions but it seems to say that if you are on Income…
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Advice on Carers Allowance & Universal Credits Please
Hi there, I was hoping for some advice on the following. My mum has recently passed away & I am an only child so I am now responsible for looking after my dad who isn't in the best of health - diabetes, pacemaker fitted, falls etc. So much so I am in the process of applying for power of attorney over him which he is happy…
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My partner started to work more than 25 hours, and my ESA has now stopped
I was on ESA support group . Recently my partner started to work more than 25 hours . Straight away ESA stopped my benefits . I'm disabled person using wheelchair . They said from ESA I don't have enough national contribution allowance . Is it that some joke to stop DLA ?
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My wife isn't capable of working full time, but has been told she must find a job. Any advice?
Hi, my wife is on high level pip and I claim carers allowance. She currently works 7 hours per week of which I assist her in. We claim Universal credit and they have just moved her onto the four week rule that she must find a job full time or face sanctions. At the initial Universal credit interview we were told ESA no…
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I've just applied for new style ESA. What's the purpose of the work coach interview?
I have been receiving sick notes since Oct 10th and have only just applied for the new style ESA through NI contribution (didn’t realise I could) my employer doesn't pay me sick pay. I have an appointment with a work coach on Monday but I’m confused as I already have a job waiting for me to return .what is the purpose of…
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What's the time limit for FtT to decide on my application to admit my ESA appeal out of time?
Can someone please advise on the time limit for FtT to decide on my application to admit my ESA appeal out of time? The hearing took place 3 months ago. The waiting game is really making me so anxious. Thank you.
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Reassessment of ESA
I was assessed in Sept 2019 for the above and granted standard rate for both descripters and put on to the incapable of working scenario. Does anyone know when I will be reassessed again roughly or can it be anytime as I was reassed for PIP home living after three years and granted the standard rate again for all…
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Work from home and ESA
Hi everyone. I am getting ESA contribution based and I am put in support group . I have two jobs 1 is full time NHS job and getting full occupational sickness pay due to my long term illness and from my 2nd job which is NHS bank pay as you earn from where I am getting only ESA contribution payments now they put me on…
