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3 years 9 months ago #261171 by sandrabrown87@live.co.uk
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Hi,
My friend has asked me to help him with the above. He suffers from Mental Health /Anxiety, .
Fibromyalgia and Limited Mobility. This is his first benefit claim as previously worked as a chef which he had to give up because of ill health. Any tips or Help would be appreciated.
Many Thanks
My friend has asked me to help him with the above. He suffers from Mental Health /Anxiety, .
Fibromyalgia and Limited Mobility. This is his first benefit claim as previously worked as a chef which he had to give up because of ill health. Any tips or Help would be appreciated.
Many Thanks
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3 years 9 months ago #261196 by Gary
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Hi Honey66
If your friend had been in work form more than 2 years then they may be eligible to claim New Style ESA as well as UC, they may need to get help from their local Welfare Rights Organisation You can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
New Style ESA is a Contribution Based benefit and is not means tested with the exception of pension income which can reduce the amount that you receive.
The Income Related benefit that goes with NS ESA is Universal Credit.
New Style ESA is a fortnightly payment that can be claimed on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit (UC).
New Style ESA is a contributory benefit. Normally, this means you may be able to get it if you’ve paid or been credited with enough National Insurance contributions in the 2 full tax years before the year you’re claiming in.
Eligibility
To get New Style ESA you’ll need to have been an employee or self-employed and paid (or been credited with) National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years.
www.gov.uk/national-insurance
You will also need to have a 'fit note' (sometimes called ‘sick note’ or ‘doctor’s note’) but you can start making your claim before you have one. If you have only just become ill, you can self-certify for the first 7 days.
You can get New Style ESA on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit. If you apply for and are awarded both benefits, the New Style ESA you are paid will reduce your Universal Credit payment by the same amount.
www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment...ailed-guide#overview
If you have any further questions, come back to the forum.
Gary
If your friend had been in work form more than 2 years then they may be eligible to claim New Style ESA as well as UC, they may need to get help from their local Welfare Rights Organisation You can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
New Style ESA is a Contribution Based benefit and is not means tested with the exception of pension income which can reduce the amount that you receive.
The Income Related benefit that goes with NS ESA is Universal Credit.
New Style ESA is a fortnightly payment that can be claimed on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit (UC).
New Style ESA is a contributory benefit. Normally, this means you may be able to get it if you’ve paid or been credited with enough National Insurance contributions in the 2 full tax years before the year you’re claiming in.
Eligibility
To get New Style ESA you’ll need to have been an employee or self-employed and paid (or been credited with) National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years.
www.gov.uk/national-insurance
You will also need to have a 'fit note' (sometimes called ‘sick note’ or ‘doctor’s note’) but you can start making your claim before you have one. If you have only just become ill, you can self-certify for the first 7 days.
You can get New Style ESA on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit. If you apply for and are awarded both benefits, the New Style ESA you are paid will reduce your Universal Credit payment by the same amount.
www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment...ailed-guide#overview
If you have any further questions, come back to the forum.
Gary
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