Guidance

Easy read: New Style Employment and Support Allowance

These easy read guides explain what New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is, how you can apply for it, and what happens after you apply.

Documents

An introduction to New Style Employment and Support Allowance: easy read

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After you apply for New Style Employment and Support Allowance: easy read

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Keeping up-to-date with New Style Employment and Support Allowance: easy read

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Details

These easy read guides tell you:

  • what New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is
  • who can apply for New Style ESA
  • what happens after you apply for New Style ESA

Easy read documents are designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the New Style Employment and Support Allowance guidance.

Published 2 November 2022