Esa query

Hi I am new to this forum and not sure how it works. But my question is i am already in receipt of dla due to spinal condition. I have now been diagnosed with another condition which is going to require 3 major operations. The company I worked for has gone into liquidation and I don't know if I should try and apply for esa having had a lot of time off work due to my condition. And could this application for esa trigger my pip reassessment off as I haven't yet be called for transfer to pip. I am so stressed and worried. I have two children support as I am single parent and need to get a claim.in fast but have been too ill to do it. Any advice please would be greatly appreciated

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I am sorry that you are so poorly

You can certainly put in a claim for ESA, as long as your GP will give you a 'fitnote'. Being awarded long-term ESA depends entirely on meeting the specific criteria, it is not assessed on how unwell you are, what job you could do or whether anyone would employ you!

Our ESA guide talks you through the process in detail

ESA claims and appeals

Applying for ESA should not have any effect on your DLA - PIP transfer, claimants seem to be selected at random for this. When the 'invitation' does arrive, don't forget to make full use of the PIP guide.

You might wish to bookmark/favourite this on your web browser now so that you can return with further questions or comments about your ESA claim without having to start a new topic each time. It helps us enormously when everything relating to the same claim is kept in one place - and I hope you will find it useful too