Remaining politically neutral during General Election 2024


Under guidance from the Electoral Commission and Charity Commission, it's important that Scope remains politically neutral during General Elections.

While we understand that this period will see many passionate discussions and do not want to discourage open discussion, we cannot allow discussions which are purely intended to influence voting.

As ever, please make sure that your comments remain respectful of other people's opinions and keep to our online community house rules.
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bobt10
bobt10 Community member Posts: 26 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
i applied for ESA on 4th march ive been send my sick note in regular i have not herd anything off them not rceived any forms to fill out cant find contact number process says 2-3months it nearly 4 months now 
any advice much appreciated

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    You'll need to ring the Universal Credit helpline  0800 328 5644 (they deal with new style ESA too).
    You should have received a Work Capability questionnaire to complete and return and have been receiving fortnightly payments at the assessment rate (if you meet the NI conditions).
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • bobt10
    bobt10 Community member Posts: 26 Listener
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    im receving fortnightly payments just not received any paperwork
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    bobt10 said:
    im receving fortnightly payments just not received any paperwork
    That's good - it confirms you have a claim. Ring the helpline to a ask why you haven't received the ESA50 (health form).
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • bobt10
    bobt10 Community member Posts: 26 Listener
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    ive been on hold for 50minutes to them

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    bobt10 said:
    ive been on hold for 50minutes to them
    That's not unusual. Sometimes it's better if you phone early in the day.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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