ESA - DLA

Hi Guys, Hope you are all as well as can be expected.

Quick question, I have just lost my job over health issues, and due to have an op next week I have had to claim ESA as I cannot currently look for work. I have received a ESA50 which I am happy to fill in but it says about converting my DLA what does that mean?

I only want to claim ESA until I am recovered from my op and can get back to looking for a job.

Will they lump the payments together or will they remain separate?

Thanks for any advice.

Sonya wrote: Hi Guys, Hope you are all as well as can be expected.

Quick question, I have just lost my job over health issues, and due to have an op next week I have had to claim ESA as I cannot currently look for work. I have received a ESA50 which I am happy to fill in but it says about converting my DLA what does that mean?

I only want to claim ESA until I am recovered from my op and can get back to looking for a job.

Will they lump the payments together or will they remain separate?

Thanks for any advice.

Hi S,

Welcome to Benefits and Work

I am rather confused regarding the comment "converting my DLA " pertaining to ESA and The ESA50.

ESA and DLA are totally independent benefits/allowances, with different qualifying criteria.

All current DLA recipients who were not 65 years or older in April this year will be invited to apply for PIP, here is the timetable :

What is the timetable for introducing personal independence payment (PIP)?

DLA is now defunct for new claimants.

Back to ESA, have you considered :

Using The PDF Version Of The ESA50 Questionnaire

Whilst referring to the guides under the heading of "New ESA50 form"

On this page :

ESA Claims Guides

See also :

How long do I have to complete the ESA50?

ESA50 too big for the envelope

&

Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS

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