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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
You can apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have a…
You can apply for New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if…
How much you get will depend on what stage your application is at, as well…
You can usually work while you are claiming ESA if both of the following…
You could get Universal Credit at the same time or instead of New Style…
After you’ve made your claim, you’ll be told if you need to have a ‘Work…
You must report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants.
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Find out if you're eligible for New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and how to claim.
Work Capability Assessment outcomes, appeals and mandatory reconsiderations for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claims.
Incapacity Benefit is help if you could not work because of an illness or disability before 31 January 2011 - it's being replaced with Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Information on the benefit conversions, which have taken place through reassessment of pre-existing incapacity benefit claims.
Claim up to £5,000 off your employer's National Insurance (NI), who is eligible, how to claim using your payroll software
Help if you’re unable to work because you’re ill or self-isolating. Includes Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Use this form to tell us if you are working, or want to work, while claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.
Severe Disablement Allowance is being phased out - people with severe disabilities can get Employment and Support Allowance instead
How to apply for a special payment if you claimed Income Support because of a disability or health condition instead of Employment and Support Allowance.
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