Emma jones wrote: thanks Gordon Regarding the payments - would the £328.32 for the support group replace the £317.82 UC basic allowance or be addition ? i was told by my job coach it would be additional but i cant quite believe that given the rest of the system is so harsh..
Also, i was advised by my union RCN that there would be no financial benefit to me applying for contribution ESA as opposed to UC. Was this the correct information to be given in light of my either being in the LCW or LCWRA group?
It will be added on, remember these are monthly payments and the figures that you see for ESA are weekly, that said LCWRA under UC pays more than the equivalent for ESA.
Gordon
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Emma jones wrote: Id like to ask I have booked an appointment with CAB to fill out the form with them. Do you have any knowledge or guidance on if this is a good idea ? I am wondering if it would be better to fill it out on my own ??
If you can get help then it is usually a good thing, just remember that this is your claim so if you are not happy with anything then say.
Gordon
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