Transferring from contribution-basd ESA to income-based

Hi Gary,

I got a letter today saying that my CB ESA is going to change to new style ESA.

I thought I would be able to keep the CB ESA and claim IR ESA too. Is that not correct??

Hi,

I've tried to reply a few times but it doesn't seem to post.

Can you help me to understand my UC payment please? My savings today are £14,021.87 (were approx £15,900 at time I started claim on 15 January)

My entitlement has been calculated as follows:

Standard allowance
£400.14
Limited capability for work and work-related activity
£423.27
Then it says “what we take off” which is
As this is an average of other benefits that you're continuing to claim
Employment and Support Allowance ‑ £609.05
Money, savings and investments ‑ £174.00
Total deductions minus ‑ £783.05
Your total payment for this month is: £40.36
Is this accurate? Why didn’t I get any housing component? Also is there a way for my social worker to communicate with the DWP about this on my behalf?

Hi,

My rent is £830 per month to a private landlord.

I queried in UC journal and they asked for proof of address, which I had already given them in several documents.

I didn't get any housing benefit prior as savings were too high. I've been under £16,000 in savings since I made the claim for UC last month.