Hi All, Don't know if anyone else has come across this? Transitioned to UC beginning of May and was told my "Income" Related ESA would stop (fair enough). However, ESA are now paying me "Contribution" Based ESA as well as UC, looked at my 1st statement and they have paid my rent by arrangement and taken back the Contribution Based ESA that's been paid in the month to me, leaving me with around £450. I thought my ESA would cease completely and I would get one payment of UC after rent deducted. Has anyone else had this happen? Confusing isn't it! I thought UC was replacing ESA completely. Contacted UC Helpline, and the chap said that the above is perfectly normal. Very confusing and complex when budgeting.
