Hi Brenda
If Brenda Watson is your real name you need to change this Forum's user name for internet security reasons especially as you are broadcasting to the public receipt of a large sum of money.
In the letter from the DWP it should mention how long the lump sum is going to be disregarded. If it is not mentioned I would phone the ESA section and ask for a letter as proof that it is to be disregarded.
David
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