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2 years 4 months ago #273384 by kerry180
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I'm currently claiming tax credits but am having to finish work due to my disability, if l put in a claim for ESA would l have to move to UC or could l stay on tax credits for the time being

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2 years 4 months ago #273401 by Gary
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Hi kerry180

Unfortunately you have not given enough information, when you say you are claiming tax credits are we talking about working tax credits, child tax credits or both?

We also do not know your circumstances, you may be able to claim New Style ESA; www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance
You may also be eligible to claim UC depending on your circumstances.

You do need to get advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation who can take all your circumstances into consideration; 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

Gary

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2 years 4 months ago - 2 years 4 months ago #273404 by Gordon
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Kerry

Just to add, you cannot qualify for WTCs and ESA at the same time, ESA requires any work to be for less than 16 hours a week and WTCs require 16 or more hours, there is no overlap.

Gordon

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