Income worry causing me pain

[Nicjy]

Esa after 12months can you claim anything after I really feel I won't be able to return to work but stressing over income making all my pain worse I just don't know what to do for the best

[FRreedman]

If you are unable to work due to illness, you can receive ESA until you are no longer deemed sick. I have been receiving ESA (contribution based) for about 7 years. Also, you should seriously consider applying for PIP.

[Farmerboy in reply to FRreedman]

Hello are you In the support group for ESA?

[Nicjy in reply to Farmerboy]

No I not received any yet I've sent off paperwork required

[Nicjy in reply to FRreedman]

I thought you could only get for 12 months

[FRreedman in reply to Nicjy]

If you are in the support group, you can get it indefinitely.

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi there, you may like to speak with our benifits advisor Janet. It is free an completely confidential. The link below will tell you how to get intouch with her. Also there is more benifit helps on the link. I hope this helps.healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

Also I see you have left your post unlocked to this community only for privacy reasons you may want to lock it. Also locked posts tend to get more replies for obvious reasons

Momo

[Sian10]

You need to fill in the forms for the support group for esa hope this helps x

[SouthernbelleUK]

you could claim PIP too