Incapacity benefit migration to ESA?

martin57

Hi,

I'm a bit confussed to to whether the migration from incapacity benefit to ESA has already started in N Ireland as I see mla's popping up in newspapers saying that they are going to plead for NI to be a different case to rest of the UK.

If anyone could clear up for me as to whether IB to ESA migration has started as yet I'd be very grateful.

Thanks
Martin57

revpeachy

According to Government site changes already in motion. I can't see why NI would be a "special" case compared to rest of UK

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/people-with-disabilities/financial-support-for-people-with-disabilites/incapacity-benefit-people-with-disabilities/incapacity-benefit-introduction.htm

hth

absoluteutopia

It will take a lifetime getting through everyone whos on incapacity benefit in NI

spike7451

I'm on ESA at the moment & have been since being laid off due to my heart in June 2011.

2gorgeousgirls

Definitely has started in NI (about June time I think). I know several people who have been through the migration process.

It is expected to take 3 years to assess all IB clients.

spike7451

I was up to Royston House today for a medical assesment as part of my claims process,I've been advised to see my Doctor as my BP is very high...

sdw406

yep its definitely started in NI and its a hard assessment to pass.

mrsmac1

absoluteutopia wrote: »

It will take a lifetime getting through everyone whos on incapacity benefit in NI

Migration to ESA has to be finished before the migration to Universal Credit can begin...