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6 years 4 months ago #227666 by lauren
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hi I am back in the position of having to claim sickness benefits after a period of wellness.I live in the Dumfries area of Scotland an have been told that I can no longer claim ESA contribution based benefit but HAVE to claim Universal Credit.As you know ESA payments are based on individual circumstance where as UC would take into consideration my husbands circumstances.He is ill but has been denied esa after a recent assessment failed and my earnings have been our only income which I have never minded but it has resulted in increased stress and depression.He genuinely has a really bad back and is reluctant to claim job seekers as he fears they will make him do a job which aggravates the arthritis in his back.If any one can help us.I would be really grateful thanks x
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6 years 4 months ago #227679 by Gordon
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Lauren
Contribution ESA is no longer available for new claims, however, you might be able to claim New Style ESA which is the UC equivalent.
You will need to have a minimum of 50 weeks of NI Contributions in the Tax Years 2016-17 and 2017-18.
If you don't have the required NICs, then your only choice is to claim Universal Credit and as you have posted this will be as a couple.
Gordon
Contribution ESA is no longer available for new claims, however, you might be able to claim New Style ESA which is the UC equivalent.
You will need to have a minimum of 50 weeks of NI Contributions in the Tax Years 2016-17 and 2017-18.
If you don't have the required NICs, then your only choice is to claim Universal Credit and as you have posted this will be as a couple.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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