Applying for ESA for the first time for bad mental health

Bluebell84
Bluebell84 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited April 28 in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)

hello all new here was wondering if anyone can help Iam waiting on the heath assignment for the new style ESA I done paperwork never done this before as my lad always work full time he gone part time my doctor s giving me years fit not as I have really bad mental health just wondering if anyone else in same boat

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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,454 Online Community Team

    Hi @Bluebell84 and welcome to the community. Are you waiting for a work capability assessment? It's good that your GP is giving you a long fit note so you can focus on yourself. Do you have any mental health support at the moment?

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 5,907 Championing

    Hi,

    Have you worked within the past 2 years? If not, you won't generally be entitled to New Style ESA.

    If you have less than £16,000 between yourself and your partner then you should apply for Universal Credit instead.

  • Bluebell84
    Bluebell84 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    we get uc he work s part time because of this i was told to look for work yes I have lot support I just can’t work this why doctor s give me year sick note Thanks for replying guys

  • Bluebell84
    Bluebell84 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    and yes Iam waiting for the assessment to see wich group I put the paper work in but head northing yet I have phone appointment with Uc next week

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