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Entitlements when signing off ESA due to full time work

stargazer30
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Does anyone know what I may be entitled to when I sign off ESA?? I am due to start a full time job after having been on ESA for over 12 months. Would appreciate any information as even my Jobcentre Advisor doesn't seem to know.
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Job Grant of either £100 or £250 depending if single or a family, and Return to work credit of £40 per week for a year if earnings under £15k. Job Grant automatic, RTWC needs to be applied for thru advisor.0
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Make sure you're claiming DLA if you think you're entitled also...working status/income etc is irrelevant. This is the best link in my view for figuring out if you qualify in theory. http://www.benefitsnow.co.uk/questions/dlagatewayquestions.asp"Do not attribute to conspiracy what can adequately be explained by incompetence" - rogerblack0
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Thank you...will not need to claim DLA as I don't feel it's something I need. Would I be entitled to an allowance for clothing - I did ask my advisor and she wasn't sure. I also live in London and wanted to know if there is any help available for travel costs as I don't know how I'm going to manage in the first month.0
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You can ask for help from your advisor for both travel and clothing through the flexible support fund - it is discretionary though.0
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If you find yourself in financial difficulty you could always ask your employer for an advance of your salary.0
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You may also be entitled to working tax credits based on 2011/12 income and being in receipt of ESA for more than 28 weeks, contact 0345 300 3900 (mobile friendly number) to request a claim pack.
If you are renting you should receive 4-5 weeks run on of Housing benefit/Council Tax benefit.Forums can be/are a good guide to entitlement and it is good practice to back it up with clarification from the relevant department/specialist with written confirmation to safeguard yourself.0
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