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3 years 11 months ago #259742 by Sandra Goodier
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Hi everyone I’m new member and not sure if I’m doing this correctly, I suffer massively with GAD/recurrent depression and ocd ( intrusive thoughts) I’ve bee on long term sick since March this year, however after been victimized and bullied for 10 months at my previous job of 4 years, the impact has affected me much more than I thought, I’m so scared of maliciously been wrongly accused of something again, my case is awaiting hearing at a ET, my question is as I’m in receipt of standard care pip, what do I claim for if I can’t return back to my new job? Is it universal credit or ESA, I do have suicidal thoughts and wishi could just end this night mare but I’m worried my adult children may think they could of done something to prevent it, I wish I could explain and get them to understand that it’s what I truly want ( for all these horrible scared thoughts everyday)
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3 years 11 months ago - 3 years 11 months ago #259785 by Gary
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Hi Sandra
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
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Legacy ESA no longer exists for new claimants, depending on your circumstances you may be able to claim New Style ESA, this is based on your NI contributions: www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance and UC: www.gov.uk/universal-credit, if you pay rent and need help then you will need to claim UC, you can claim both NS ESA and UC.
To claim NS ESA you will need a 'fit note' from your doctor to give to your workcoach.
If you have any further questions, come back to the forum.
Gary
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
In case you are not aware, your real name appears to be showing in the forum, if you want to change this then follow the instructions in the following FAQ
My full name is showing, how can I stop it?
Legacy ESA no longer exists for new claimants, depending on your circumstances you may be able to claim New Style ESA, this is based on your NI contributions: www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance and UC: www.gov.uk/universal-credit, if you pay rent and need help then you will need to claim UC, you can claim both NS ESA and UC.
To claim NS ESA you will need a 'fit note' from your doctor to give to your workcoach.
If you have any further questions, come back to the forum.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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