Hi. Im having to move from ESA to Universal Credit. I have a neurological condition that effects my short term memory, quite severe mental health disorders, from a child. Physically ill. In pain 24/7 with several disorders and poor mobility from polypropylene mesh fitted 2008 that has sliced through nerves in groin/ legs bladder urethra & is toxic.
My son lives with me. He works, without him i wouldnt manage. I used to get severe disability element and contribution element and support element as i wont ever be able to work.
Esa 'forgot' to pay my benefit for 2 years. I didnt realise. They payed me some money back with no explanation, or breakdown.
- I dont know if they put me back in right group.
- If my son doesnt claim carers allowance, or pay towards stuff, and isnt on the rent book etc, am I entitled to severe disability element, or not, and what about the contribution and support element? What am I entitled to? I want to make sure my esa is right before i go on to universal credit. And what about overnight carer. How do i prove i need one? As ive been paying for a box room. Im on high pip both elements. Have suicudal ideation, self harm, M.E, fibromyalgia, borderline personality disorder, CPTSD. anxiety disorders. Several sleep disorders, nightmares flash backs, disassociate, on high morphine patches pain. Infusions, bladder issues after mesh and reconstruction with Severe inflammation, scar tissue causing pain++. Functional neurology disorder, effecting memory. Spondulosis . giant mass cell reaction. Foreign body disorder, acute aneamia and more.
- I did get the contribution to pension and support group esa. & severe disability in 2013 now i just get support group.
- Do i HAVE to change to universal credit. If i have to do stuff in a journal i will forget i even have a journal. Im 50 my health is getting worse very quickly.
- Any guidance. XX
