I have a confirmed diagnosis of HSP. I have been awarded standard PIP, review in 5 years. Thank you to this site for guiding me through the paperwork. My question is that, I've had to go part-time at at loss of over half my wages. Can I make an ESA claim? I have read through the guide and I'm very confused. Please help Heather
First, you must be working less than 16 hours and earn no more than £167.00 each week, after tax and National Insurance has been taken off.
Second, You must be able to meet the Contribution Conditions; at least 26 hours of NI Contributions in one of the two Tax Years 2021-22 or 2022-23 AND at least 50 weeks of NI Conts or NI Credits in both of the two Tax Years.
Lastly, you need to qualify for an award. See our ESA/UC Claim guide by following the Guides link at the top of the page.
You can also apply for UC which would avoid the Conts Conditions but not the other two.
Gordon
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