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• Check if you should move to Universal Credit from other benefits

  Your benefit may stop if your situation has changed. Check if you should move to Universal Credit instead. Find out how to move and check if you'll be better off

• If you used to get old style ESA

  Check what you can do now old style income-related and contribution-based ESA have ended. For example, checking you were paid the right amount.

• Claiming new style ESA

  Claiming new style ESA. You’ll need to show that your medical condition makes it difficult to work – get advice about applying and find out more.

• While you're getting ESA

  Information for while you're on ESA. Check what you have to do in the work-related activity group, reporting a change and work you can do while on ESA.

• Reporting a change while you're on new style ESA

  What changes of circumstance to tell the DWP about while you're getting ESA, how to contact the DWP about the changes.

• What is Universal Credit?

  What is Universal Credit and how it works - including how it's different from other benefits and what other benefits you can claim at the same time

• Work you can do while getting new style ESA

  While you’re getting Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) you might be able to do some types of work. Check what work you can do while you’re getting ESA.

• If your new style ESA is stopped or reduced

  What to do if your ESA is stopped or reduced. If the DWP stop or reduce your ESA, you might be able to challenge them or start a new claim.