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8 months 2 weeks ago #288527 by heather

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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

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8 months 2 weeks ago #288541 by Gordon

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You will have to overcome three hurdles.

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.

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