Possible Discrimination and ESA

Thank you

I am meeting with my work and union rep tomorrow so it will hopefully be sorted.

Thank you again for your advice.

Jodie

Another quick question (sorry). I am almost ready to make my ESA claim but I'm worried about a couple of things. On the gov website it asks for mortgage or landlord details. Currently, I live with a friend who has recently become my partner (I informed the DWP of this today) and I give him money to pay towards the mortgage for the house that he has his name on along with one of his elderly family members. So I don't really have any details with my name on or anything like that so I'm not sure what to provide?

Also, it states that I need a medical certificate. Is this a fit note or a letter from my doctor? Do I need this before I phone or can I provide it later?

And, last thing, I previously claimed as a single person and now will have to claim as a couple. Does this apply to ESA?

Thank you for all of the help,

Jodie

Hi again, I have a couple of quick questions regarding ESA. I have been awarded ESA (the assessment rate) from the 10th of April and it will be paid every two weeks. I have now received my SSP1 form from work and I should be eligible for ESA from the 2nd of April (the original was an estimated date), is it worth phoning them to tell them? Also, It will be paid every 2 weeks, so should I expect the first payment 2 weeks from the date of the award? Or are there specific dates they are paid across the board? And finally, I have to send my fit note and SSP1 form, which I have but need to get a hold of two recent wage slips which will take a bit longer. Should I send what I have now and then send the rest later? Thanks xx

Thank you so much Gordon, that's really helpful