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Am I on the right ESA?

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Angie59
Angie59 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited February 2019 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi iv no idea about esa. Im on contributions based and claim industrial injuries. Im disabled and i get full pip. I worked a few years and paid my stamp,but due to accident at work i had to retire ,im just wondering if im on the rite esa ? I was on incapacity benefit then changed to esa,am i claiming the rite benefit any help will be appreciated angie .im in the support group. 
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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Community member Posts: 6,388 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hello @Angie59   Pleased to meet you welcome.

    Thank you for joining and sharing.

    I am one of the team of community champions who guide, advise and help new members who join the forum.

    There will be members of our community or a member of our team will be able to advise you.

    Have you contacted CAB they may advise you further.

    Please ask if we can help and advise anything some one will know.

    Please have a look a round our website.  Lots of information advice from our community. We are friendly.

    Please take care.

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  • Antonia_Alumni
    Antonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,780 Pioneering
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    Hi @Angie59

    Welcome to the community. Thank you for sharing this with us. Some of our members may be able to answer your questions soon. You may find our ESA page useful. 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,030 Disability Gamechanger
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    Angie59 said:
    Hi iv no idea about esa. Im on contributions based and claim industrial injuries. Im disabled and i get full pip. I worked a few years and paid my stamp,but due to accident at work i had to retire ,im just wondering if im on the rite esa ? I was on incapacity benefit then changed to esa,am i claiming the rite benefit any help will be appreciated angie .im in the support group. 
    Hi,

    Industrial injuries benefit doesn't affect contributions based benefits but it's counted as income £1 for £1 when claiming Income related tops ups on your ESA. It's difficult to advise without knowing all your circumstances. I'd advise a visit to your local advice centre for a full benefits check.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Angie59
    Angie59 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    Thankyou for your help i will check it out much appreciated. 
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