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1 day 20 hours ago #311976 by Nelly99
Poorly worded ESA letter causing a panic? was created by Nelly99
Taken from the letter:
YOUR CLAIM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
CHANGES IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
From 6 April 2026 the rates of Social Security benefits will change. From 7 April 2026 your Employment and Support Allowance will be £145.90 a week.
This is because of:
a change in the rates of Social Security benefits.
a change in money coming in.
You are not getting any more income-related Employment and Support YOUR CLAIM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
CHANGES IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
From 6 April 2026 the rates of Social Security benefits will change. From 7 April 2026 your Employment and Support Allowance will be £145.90 a week.
This is because of:
a change in the rates of Social Security benefits.
a change in money coming in.
You are not getting any more income-related Employment and Support YOUR CLAIM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
CHANGES IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
From 6 April 2026 the rates of Social Security benefits will change. From 7 April 2026 your Employment and Support Allowance will be £145.90 a week.
This is because of:
a change in the rates of Social Security benefits.
a change in money coming in.
You are not getting any more income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
We cannot pay you because you have a claim to Universal Credit.
Your circumstances mean you will qualify for a Christmas Bonus Payment. This will be paid the first week in December. The amount payable is £10.00.
We cannot pay you because you have a claim to Universal Credit.
Your circumstances mean you will qualify for a Christmas Bonus Payment. This will be paid the first week in December. The amount payable is £10.00.
We cannot pay you because you have a claim to Universal Credit.
Your circumstances mean you will qualify for a Christmas Bonus Payment. This will be paid the first week in December. The amount payable is £10.00
Am I correct in thinking that this is just the DWP saying I will continue getting New Style ESA (I currently already do since migration to UC)... its NOT them saying I'm losing ESA?
I suspect they are going to get a lot of calls over this as the wording is terrible IMO. Sorry if formatting is wrong, I'm posting from a mobile.
YOUR CLAIM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
CHANGES IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
From 6 April 2026 the rates of Social Security benefits will change. From 7 April 2026 your Employment and Support Allowance will be £145.90 a week.
This is because of:
a change in the rates of Social Security benefits.
a change in money coming in.
You are not getting any more income-related Employment and Support YOUR CLAIM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
CHANGES IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
From 6 April 2026 the rates of Social Security benefits will change. From 7 April 2026 your Employment and Support Allowance will be £145.90 a week.
This is because of:
a change in the rates of Social Security benefits.
a change in money coming in.
You are not getting any more income-related Employment and Support YOUR CLAIM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
CHANGES IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
From 6 April 2026 the rates of Social Security benefits will change. From 7 April 2026 your Employment and Support Allowance will be £145.90 a week.
This is because of:
a change in the rates of Social Security benefits.
a change in money coming in.
You are not getting any more income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
We cannot pay you because you have a claim to Universal Credit.
Your circumstances mean you will qualify for a Christmas Bonus Payment. This will be paid the first week in December. The amount payable is £10.00.
We cannot pay you because you have a claim to Universal Credit.
Your circumstances mean you will qualify for a Christmas Bonus Payment. This will be paid the first week in December. The amount payable is £10.00.
We cannot pay you because you have a claim to Universal Credit.
Your circumstances mean you will qualify for a Christmas Bonus Payment. This will be paid the first week in December. The amount payable is £10.00
Am I correct in thinking that this is just the DWP saying I will continue getting New Style ESA (I currently already do since migration to UC)... its NOT them saying I'm losing ESA?
I suspect they are going to get a lot of calls over this as the wording is terrible IMO. Sorry if formatting is wrong, I'm posting from a mobile.
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3 hours 55 minutes ago #312000 by David
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by David on topic Poorly worded ESA letter causing a panic?
Hi Nelly99
The system generated ESA letters are notorious for being badly worded and often meaningless. The ESA and UC IT systems are separate and not linked which makes matters worse. I advise ESA claimants to phone them if they are worried.
Let us know how you get on.
David
The system generated ESA letters are notorious for being badly worded and often meaningless. The ESA and UC IT systems are separate and not linked which makes matters worse. I advise ESA claimants to phone them if they are worried.
Let us know how you get on.
David
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