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esa and disability premium

hi asking for a friend as she does not have internet.
she has been awarded esa,though waiting for it to be paid,as she is unfit to work again.
she also receives dla hrm,is she entitled to a disability premium on top of esa?
and is there any other benefits/reductions she can apply for? tia
i came into the world with nothing,and guess what? i still have it!!!:p

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  • NASA_2
    NASA_2 Posts: 5,571 Forumite
    There is no disability premium on ESA which is a change from IS and JSA(IB).

    There is a Severe Disability Premium but DLAMRC has to be in payment. And certain other conditions.
  • Jowo_2
    Jowo_2 Posts: 8,308 Forumite
    Can't answer your first question but I recommend you help your friend work through the following website to check for any other possible benefits she may be entitled to

    http://www.entitledto.org/
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