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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…
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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…
