I suffer from Angina, COPD, OSA and Hypertension I claim DLA for mobility, I was claiming Incapacity Benefit until ATOS in their wisdom found me fit for work. My payments stopped in June 2013 I was 60 in September 2013 and ceased trying to claim anything as I has lump sum payments from occupational pensions.....however that cash is now running low . I want to know what I will have to do to start to claim again will I have to get sick notes as I am still no better health wise or will I have to sign on for Jobseekers even although I'm not fit for work.
You can make a new claim for ESA, you will need to provide a current Fit Note for it to be progressed. Have a look at our ESA Claim guides for details of the process and the eligibility criteria.
You will only be entitled to ESA(IR) as your NI Contribution history will not allow a claim for ESA(CB), this is dependant on your household income, assets and savings and any hours that a partner works.
