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• Help claiming ESA

  Get help claiming ESA. Check if you're eligible to claim for ESA, how much you could get and help filling in the capability for work form

• 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

• Appealing an ESA decision

  Find out how to appeal an ESA decision. Before you can appeal a decision made by the DWP, you might need to ask for a mandatory reconsideration

• If your 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

• 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

• Fill in the ESA capability for work form

  Detailed information on how to fill in your WCA50 claim form, including advice for each question

• Preparing for your ESA medical assessment

  What will happen at the assessment, what to take with you, how to answer questions from the healthcare professional, what will happen next

• How much ESA you can get

  How much ESA you could get - whether you're about to start a claim or are currently being assessed for ESA