The Universal Credit Bill becomes law. Here are the changes to disability benefits you need to know
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Bit the bullet and started filling my migration form in.
Bit panicky as read something I didn't know.
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God I hope my migrstion comes before then March 31st 2026 I'm preying comes within next month kimi do you know anything about this
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Kimi do you know if this is true
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Does that mean job searches as well
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Catherine, I hope for you and many others it doesn't bless you. What a blooming shambles this all is, all shrouded in secrecy and behind closed doors, so called ''transparency''= ****. This whole thing has become an outright, underhanded attack on the most vulnerable, a true mess, and I still firmly believe we are being lied to around the ''future v current'' situation.
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I am guessing that if you don’t qualify as severely disabled, yes
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It would seem that way alexroda.
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but if you are due to migrate from ESA I don’t think this will affect you Catherine.
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I've been goggling looking all different things come up go to bed crying just can't stop crying think since 2023 been pressure and it's all caught up with me in constant state of terror now this unbearable how are you all ok
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I am but I read if you don't have migrstion notice by march 2026 your have to do new claim I rang uc today to ask if my migration due checked system said not on it yet I asked about March 2026 ahe didn't know great I'm panicking just want migration letter now sorry go on I'm panicking get so focused on one subject when like this awful no straight answer anywhere loads of diffrent articles saying different things
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Oh yes I agree that's why fought so hard as I didn't believe a word they say what does it feel like to be free not to worry smile laugh they really created a unbearable system since labour come in my mental health shot to pieces I couldn't even empty bin feel so mentally exhausted if they said go to this job tomorrow I couldn't anyways I won't go on
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Catherine, all we can do is wait now and see how this all unfolds. I am trying so hard to believe things will get better but its very difficult, I understand your anxiety and feel for you and everyone involved. Maybe try and see if you can do something you like doing, even if its eating a big slice of cake or slurping a nice milkshake☺️anything to distract you for a few mins, you have been a real trooper Catherine but even troupers need a little break as hard as it is, sending you a big hug 🤗
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Hi Catherine 21.
I have read all mails in this discussion and have asked you a question or 2 before now. Far be it from me to teach grandma to suck eggs etc, so I hope you take it in good faith what I suggest. right now, take time out, take a deep breath and chill. they are the people who have power. not us. all we can do is look after ourselves, so that we can carry on fighting the sods who wish us ill. if need be ignore your phone for 1 day, the problem will still be their when you get back to it. one day isn't asking too much for yourself is it?
Take care of yourself
Socrates.
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@Catherine21 your a great person on this site and always cheer peeps up…..
I don't think I have interacted with you, I have saw a few of your posts and wanted to say thank you for all your help with the other comments although, you seem to be struggling yourself…, from afar, although I've not interacted with you, your a great soul, and it shows, thank you! May I send you virtual hugs, and I really hope you get somewhere soon, I'm sure you will , it's the waiting that's worse, and not knowing, I hope you get sorted soon.., just wanted to say thank you!
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Oh thankyou so much 💓 hope your well ao kind I really appreciate that message
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Your right so right all these Google posts I've git to stay away from Google hope your well x
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Hhh I did exactly that hiw do you know dognut and banana milkshake 😋 Here's some good news corbyn announced he's forming a group haven't read it all but I'm delighted I
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AI Overview
Is ESA contribution based legacy benefit ending?
Answer
AI Overview
Yes, "income-related" Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), a legacy benefit, is being phased out and replaced by Universal Credit. However, "New Style" or contribution-based ESA, which is based on National Insurance contributions, is not ending and can still be claimed alongside or separately from Universal Credit.1 -
Also some claimants won't be entitled to UC and will lose everything.
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ESA, both contribution-based (New Style ESA) and income-related, is being moved to Universal Credit (UC) through a "managed migration" process. While New Style ESA will continue to exist alongside UC, income-related ESA is being replaced by UC. Claimants of income-related ESA, or income-related ESA with Housing Benefit, will need to claim UC. Here's a breakdown:
- Contribution-based ESA (New Style ESA):This is not being replaced and will continue to exist alongside UC. You can even get it at the same time as UC, though it may affect your UC payment.
- Income-related ESA:This is being replaced by UC. If you are receiving income-related ESA or income-related ESA with Housing Benefit, you will be asked to claim UC as part of the "managed migration".
- Managed Migration:The DWP is sending out "migration notices" to those receiving income-related ESA, informing them that they need to claim UC. The process is ongoing, with the aim of completing the migration by a certain date.
- Test and Learn:The DWP is also conducting a "test and learn" phase, where a smaller number of claimants are being asked to move to UC to inform the process.
- ESA with Housing Benefit:If you are receiving income-related ESA with Housing Benefit, you will also need to claim UC to replace those payments.
- Northern Ireland:While this information focuses on England, Scotland, and Wales, the process may differ in Northern Ireland.
You will receive a migration notice if you need to move to UC. It will clearly state that it's a migration notice and will give you a specific date by which you need to claim.
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