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6 months 22 hours ago #291834 by ejayne72
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Hi

I am on ESA contribution based, in the ‘unable to work’ group and part housing Benefit. Will I have to. Migrate to UC and if so, you do you have to have new assessments? Thanks
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6 months 12 hours ago #291856 by Gary
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Hi ejayne72

I take it when you state 'unable to work' group you mean the support group.

The answer to your question is yes and no

Claimants in receipt of CB ESA will not be affected.

Claimants in receipt of HB will be affected

Some claimants receive both IR ESA and CB ESA

If you do not receive any disability premiums apart from the support premium then you may be better off claiming UC as you should be placed in the LCWRA group.

We would advise you to contact your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk , they will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.

Gary

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5 months 3 weeks ago #292103 by ejayne72
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Gary

Many thanks, yes I am in the support group for CB ESA. Can I ask what does IR mean?

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5 months 3 weeks ago #292105 by Gary
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Hi ejayne72

IR stands for Income Related (means tested)

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