Can anyone please help or advice me?

Dear Benefits and Work forum members

Apologies for reaching out. However, I am truly struggling.

My position is that I have been working as a teacher for the past 5 years. I had to resign in March due to ill health. Due to my disability I recieve PIP which was awarded 2 years ago at the higher rate for both components.

Now I am in a position where I have little money (Less than £800 pounds) and I am unsure of what I can apply for.
When I put my details into both benefits calcultors - one said I can only recieve Universal Credit for £738 per month and the other despite working for 5 years said I can recieve New Style ESA and Universal Credit combined which also works out at £738 per month? I can not understand if this is accurate as what would be the point in having worked and then having to apply for New Style ESA if the amount I recieve for the above 2 examples is the same?

Also, I have never applied for Universal Credit, ESA or Council Tax Support. Hence, I am unsure and nervous of the process?
I know a freind of mine some years ago did have old style ESA which she also recieved disability premium - I understand that this is something that I can not apply for with the new style ESA?

If any of you helpful members may have possibly been in my position or can advice based upon the above on what I would be entitled to and the best way to proceed it would be greatly appreciated. I am really struggling.

Thanking you all kindly and respectfully in advance.
Dave

Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centres are very good too, and operate drop-ins across the county:
www.duwc.org.uk/nearest-office/
Sorry to say we also had a worse-than-useless experience with CAB in Bedfordshire some time ago. DUWC have helped many people with benefits.
Best wishes, Denby