ended up on ESA, now stopped and in an awkward place as bills are due.

Aisaiah7mum
Aisaiah7mum Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
Hello

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  • Lasian_Alumni
    Lasian_Alumni Online Community Member Posts: 650 Empowering
    Welcome to the community, @Aisaiah7mum! Would you like to tell us a bit about yourself?
  • Aisaiah7mum
    Aisaiah7mum Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Hi all,
    i am a lone parent without a 13 year old at home. Was working had a fall and injured my back tried ended up on ESA, now stopped and in an awkward place as bills are due.
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    I'm sorry to hear that, @Aisaiah7mum. Are you appealing the decision? You may like to join in with our ESA community discussions.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 273 Empowering
    Aisaiah7mum

    Hi there.

    It might be a good idea to get a local face-to-face appointment with a benefits specialist if there is one. 

    This might help you to decide whether or not to challenge the negative ESA decision. It should also enable you to explore what are your current options. 

    Best wishes

    Gill_Scope


  • Aisaiah7mum
    Aisaiah7mum Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Good afternoon Gill_Scope,
    I've never been in this position before where would I go or who would I contact for this information?
  • littleruthie123
    littleruthie123 Online Community Member Posts: 511 Empowering
    Welfare rights you can get number from your local council .also your local citizens advice office .there's quite a lot around .I've found both very helpful .good luck 
  • Aisaiah7mum
    Aisaiah7mum Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Thank you littleruthie123