Sick of this migration already :(

tracies1996

Had a letter saying I will have an appointment to speak to a work coach !!! Good luck with that I don’t leave house hence why was in support group . Crying my eyes out on phone to lady from esa as stressed to death. Thought just got moved over and nothing else . She was trying to calm me down and saying it will probs be over phone especially as an advisor came out to get my id verified. But my thing is why would I need to be harassed I don’t deal with appointments just about manage speaking to doctors on phone . I’m fed up already and my mental health is so low today . Also years ago when I went on esa they initially had my on contribution based but I rang and got changed to income based at least that’s what the guy said otherwise would affect any free nhs treatments etc . But in my letter it says I was getting both I do t understand. This is all just confusing . I don’t sleep as every day it’s a new thing to worry about . Haven’t even started claiming for pip yet like I was advised too as not sure I can deal with the utter stress 🥲

Kimi87

It's possible to be on both Income Related and Contributions Based ESA.

If the work coach appointment refers to New Style ESA, please read the below thread for information and reassurance.

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/130268/ive-already-moved-to-universal-credit-but-ive-received-a-letter-from-esa

The up to date figures are £281.10 a fortnight in NS ESA, £609.05 deducted from UC award.

tracies1996

Thank you @Kimi87 I don’t understand deduction thing . When I rang esa apparently I’m getting a payment of £280 ish esa which I’m thinking is that new style then but I don’t understand the rest 🤷‍♀️. I guess il see when all sorted properly end of this month . Dreading applying for pip even though advisor told me to apply but I just find it all very stressful I’m not good with it all I guess . I’m thankful for what I get an I understand I’m entitled I guess but I just work myself up and cry and put myself in such states of panic and anxiety. X

Kimi87

You will receive £281.10 a fortnight in NS ESA payments.

The New Style ESA will be deducted in full from your UC award.

As UC is a monthly benefit, a monthly amount of NS ESA will be deducted which is £609.05 (there are 4.3 weeks in a month).

So your income will be New Style ESA topped up by Universal Credit.

They are both income replacement benefits, and under the welfare system a person is entitled to one income replacement benefit only. Hence the deduction.

tracies1996

Ahh thank you for explaining that to me I really appreciate it . 🥰