How regularly do you get ESA?

KayJordan

Hello I have recently started claiming ESA and the first payment I got was on the 4th of September and it was a backdated payment but I havnt not been paid since then, I cannot phone up on my phone as it will charge me. Since I'm not getting any other income I have nothing else to rely on. Would you be able to tell me how regularly l be getting my payments? 

Nystagmite

Usually every 2 weeks. if it's universal credit, it's monthly.

dogfather

The government website says every two weeks. Did you not get a letter detailing your first payment date & when subsequent payments would be made? https://www.gov.uk/how-to-have-your-benefits-paid

clare_1

ESA do normally back date new claim and then start paying you every two weeks.
They do send a letter out to explaining all

Nystagmite

I found (it was 2012; so maybe things have changed) it did take a few weeks for them to sort things out and for the payments to start.

KayJordan

I got 1 off payment then didn't receive anything for 3 weeks and today after I posted that comment, I received the letter and looks like I'm not getting any more payments. Don't understand why because now I'm not getting any income. 

CockneyRebel

Try these 2 numbers

FREE JobSeekers Allowance | JSA CONTACT NUMBER 0345 608 8545
or as this is a new claim
0800 055 6688

You need to find out what is happening

CR

Debbie_Alumni

Hi @KayJordan,

What does the letter say? Does it explain why the payments are stopping?

Once we know this we can advise you on the next steps.

Best wishes
Debbie

tomsweep

Good luck