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6 years 6 months ago #224875 by MyHipsHurt
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Thank you Gordon.
I have checked online and the last 10 years have all been credits, and previous to that were full contributions. So I take that to mean that I cannot apply for NESA?
If that's the case, what type of ESA can I apply for or is it straight onto UC?
I have checked online and the last 10 years have all been credits, and previous to that were full contributions. So I take that to mean that I cannot apply for NESA?
If that's the case, what type of ESA can I apply for or is it straight onto UC?
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6 years 6 months ago #224895 by Gordon
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Just to confirm, you had the option as a self-employed person of purchasing Class 2 NI Contributions, did you not do this?
If you didn't then your only option is Universal Credit, however. if you don't mind a short delay then I would still make a claim for NS ESA in case your contribution history is incorrect, the worst that they can do is turn you down.
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Just to confirm, you had the option as a self-employed person of purchasing Class 2 NI Contributions, did you not do this?
If you didn't then your only option is Universal Credit, however. if you don't mind a short delay then I would still make a claim for NS ESA in case your contribution history is incorrect, the worst that they can do is turn you down.
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6 years 6 months ago #224919 by MyHipsHurt
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Thank you Gordon.
Sorry I'm not explaining myself very well, mainly due to my current mental health issues.
I have been PAYE all my working life, and the last 20 years I have been 'employed' by the small limited company that I jointly own, so in my mind I am 'self employed' but actually I am still a PAYE employee as far as tax matters are concerned. The accountant sorts out the tax side so all I knew was that the NI was being covered. I have double checked and I have had full contributions up until 10 years ago when I went part time and earned under the tax threshold. So the last 10 years shows NI 'credits'.
So if I apply for NS ESA and they turn me down, will I have to start the process all over again or will they just automatically change the application to UC?
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Sorry I'm not explaining myself very well, mainly due to my current mental health issues.
I have been PAYE all my working life, and the last 20 years I have been 'employed' by the small limited company that I jointly own, so in my mind I am 'self employed' but actually I am still a PAYE employee as far as tax matters are concerned. The accountant sorts out the tax side so all I knew was that the NI was being covered. I have double checked and I have had full contributions up until 10 years ago when I went part time and earned under the tax threshold. So the last 10 years shows NI 'credits'.
So if I apply for NS ESA and they turn me down, will I have to start the process all over again or will they just automatically change the application to UC?
Thank you.
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6 years 6 months ago #224970 by Gordon
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You can actually apply for both at the same time, but if you apply for NSESA first then it would be a separate application for UC.
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You can actually apply for both at the same time, but if you apply for NSESA first then it would be a separate application for UC.
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6 years 6 months ago #225170 by MyHipsHurt
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Thank you Gordon.
I have now received my 'fit note' but due to a communication breakdown between the GP and the mental health nurse, it only states for 2 weeks with a return date. Will this suffice for applying for NSESA?
Does it matter that it's only for 2 weeks? I'm seeing my psychologist this week and am wondering whether to ask for her to ask the GP to issue a longer note.
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I have now received my 'fit note' but due to a communication breakdown between the GP and the mental health nurse, it only states for 2 weeks with a return date. Will this suffice for applying for NSESA?
Does it matter that it's only for 2 weeks? I'm seeing my psychologist this week and am wondering whether to ask for her to ask the GP to issue a longer note.
Thank you.
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6 years 6 months ago #225190 by Gordon
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It will be fine but you will have to renew it at the end of the two weeks.
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It will be fine but you will have to renew it at the end of the two weeks.
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