HELp with UC and ESA

Lozzy63
Lozzy63 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited December 2025 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

I am currently on long term sickness from work my SSP has ran out, I was not informed I could claim ESA, so I ve just submitted a form. i am currently on UC, just for the housing benefit part. I have recieved no money this month in wages. does anyone know how much i would get in ESA

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,498 Championing

    Hi,

    New Style ESA is a fixed rate. Currently that is £184.10 every 2 weeks for the first 13 weeks of the claim (assuming you are over 25).

    If you get put into the Support Group after the Work Capability Assessment then the rate is increased to £281.10 every 2 weeks.

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