Hi, my name is Gamudie! will I receive ESA for two weeks or one month and how much will I receive?

Gamudie

Hello

Albus_Scope

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Gamudie

i am new in UC my case is starting in 07/10 and first payment in 29/10, I am in ESA Support Group I just received £416 in UC, I made research in Google I find “”DWP ESA and Universal Credit error means people are missing £416 a month””

Q. will I receive ESA for two weeks or one month and how much will I receive? Thanks

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dwp-esa-universal-credit-error-124853876.html

poppy123456

As you were in the Support Group then your UC will include the LCWRA element from the start of your claim. Income Related ESA continues for 2 weeks once your claim for UC was submitted. Your payment will be the same as it's always been.

If you submitted your claim for UC on 7/10/2024 then your first payment will be 13th November and not 29/10.

That link you've posted is from the Birmingham live, well known for being completely incorrect and quite misleading because usually it gives part information and bits missing here and there.

The link mentions people being asked to provide fit notes, yes this is correct because when you claim UC they do not know that you were in the Support Group. They won't know this until ESA send your details across to them. In the meantime you need to put a message onto your journal and tell them you were in the Support Group. You do not need to provide any fit notes!

Your UC will include the standard allowance, LCWRA element and any other elements you maybe entitled to, such as housing element. (help with the rent)

Gamudie

thanks for your help and support