ESA

NannyM

Hi everyone,

am new here. I'm looking for any info or advice on ESA please. I have Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, anxiety and depression, asthma to name but a few. Had a total hip replacement in Feb this year (am now 63) so have been off work since end of December. I only work part time of 20 hrs but would like to reduce this to 12 due to my health issues. ESA contacted me to fill out the form which I did and I have a telephone assessment at the end of May. I am basically looking for any information however basic as I know absolutely nothing about this benefit. I do get PIP daily living allowance and SSP which is due to end in about 4/5 weeks but my Fit Note runs out on Thursday so unsure if I can get another one or not.

Thank you in advance - sorry for the ramble

poppy123456

I’m assuming the telephone appointment is because it’s a new claim and not the work capability assessment itself.

I wouldn’t expect you to have the work capability assessment until your claim is up and running and that won’t be until your SSP ends. New style ESA can’t be paid at the same time as SSP.

The appointment will just be for you to agree to your claimant commitments. You will need to continue to provide fit notes until a decision is made on a work capability assessment.

Albus_Scope

Heya @NannyM and welcome to the community.

I can see Poppy is already helping you here, but I just wanted to drop in and say a quick hi. 😁