UC migration

Hi BigTam,

Please see response from Google:

Yes, the UC50 form is essentially the same as the ESA50 form online, as both are questionnaires used to assess your capability for work when claiming either Universal Credit (UC) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), meaning they ask very similar questions about your health conditions and how they impact your ability to work; the only difference is the name depending on which benefit you are applying for.
Key points about UC50 and ESA50 forms:

Purpose:
Both forms are used to determine if you qualify for the "limited capability for work" element within your benefit claim, which provides additional financial support if your health significantly limits your ability to work.

Similarities:
The questions asked on both forms are largely the same, assessing your difficulties with various activities like mobility, communication, and mental health.
Differences:
The only key difference is the form name, "UC50" for Universal Credit claims and "ESA50" for Employment Support Allowance claims.

Chris.

Hi BigTam

`Hopefully, someone might be able to answer your question - but remember if someone is moving from ESA to UC - they won't have seen the UC50 before - to know if it is identical.

BIS