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ESA support group, does he have to pay a contribution towards direct payments?

kazj
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Hi my son receives ESA support group. Does he have to pay a contribution towards direct payments.
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HI and welcome,He will need to have a financial assessment by his local council and most people have to pay a contribution. All local councils have their own criteria but he should expect to have to pay something.
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