ESA Stopped

poppy123456

You'll need to ring DWP to ask for the address because all areas are different.

Benistmonk

I got my sick note double quick after receiving the dreaded letter from the DWP saying my ESA was stopped. I know the routine you see and didn't want to leave it too long in case the doctor wouldn't backdate it to the day my ESA was stopped. 

The sick note has to cover you from day one anyway so you might as well get it as soon as you can. Scan it in online. 

audigirl

Benistmonk
did you take it to the job centre with your ni number on 
this is what my welfare fella told me to do 

poppy123456

Yes, you can take it to your local job centre but make sure they give you a receipt for what you give them. Or you can send them online. Link here. https://dwpdigital.blog.gov.uk/2018/05/22/collaborating-to-develop-the-send-your-fit-note-service/

Dotty123

Poppy dr did me new letter and sick note backdated to 14/2 thank you 

janejr

Hi poppy123456 I've just been told I'm now on jsa income related is that right I don't understand what income related means. I don't want any more **** ups so want to make sure that they get it right

poppy123456

janejr said:

Hi poppy123456 I've just been told I'm now on jsa income related is that right I don't understand what income related means. I don't want any more **** ups so want to make sure that they get it right

That would be correct yes. Income related is means tested and depends on household income/savings/capital. Contributions based is the one you claim when you've worked and paid NI contributions in the 2 tax years before your claim.

janejr

Thank you Poppy I'm sure he said £170 a week and that seems alot . Would that stay the same if I lost my appeal. 

poppy123456

Do you claim PIP, if so what award do you have? I'm assuming you were claiming the SDP with your ESA?

Benistmonk

audigirl said:

Benistmonk
did you take it to the job centre with your ni number on 
this is what my welfare fella told me to do 

No, I sent it online here, takes a few seconds if you have an iPad or iPhone. 

https://www.gov.uk/send-fit-note

Dotty123

How do they no it’s from you at dwp I’m claiming nothing just appealing esa

poppy123456

Dotty123 said:

How do they no it’s from you at dwp I’m claiming nothing just appealing esa

You put your national insurance number on the online form, which means it's linked to you.

janejr

Yes poppy I've got pip middle for daily living and high mobility and yes I was getting SDP. Assessor said I could work by propelling myself in a wheelchair. She ignored me telling her I have OA in hands wrists and elbows

Dotty123

Cani do electronic one to send

poppy123456

janejr said:

Yes poppy I've got pip middle for daily living and high mobility and yes I was getting SDP. Assessor said I could work by propelling myself in a wheelchair. She ignored me telling her I have OA in hands wrists and elbows

As you're claiming PIP then when claiming JSA there's 2 disability premiums available. Once is £35.55 per week and the other (SDP) is £64.30 per week and the £73.10 per week, gives a total of approximately £172 per week. Which is approximately £20 per week less than Support Group ESA.

A diagnosis of OA isn't enough, you need to tell them why you can't self propel a wheelchair.

poppy123456

Dotty123 said:

Cani do electronic one to send

https://www.gov.uk/send-fit-note

janejr

Thank you Poppy your such a great help and so clever x

Dotty123

Poppy council say may not pay rent as it’s my fault I’m not claiming benefit cos I’m taking esa mr and tribunal is this right sorry bothering you again 

Catlover64

Dotty, did they pay your rent in the end? I am in same position. Poppy did you see this?