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ESA - can I apply for jobs

janzbro · 2020-05-11 19:20:10

Hi, I am currently ill with depression and anxiety and receiving CB ESA for last 5 months - I have completed the ESA50 form and received a letter stating the max I can claim this for is 365 days but it doesn't mention going for an assessment or that I have been put into a support or work group. I have to submit "sick…

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NedS Posts: 5,301 Ambassador

23 June 2021 at 10:28AM edited 23 June 2021 at 10:28AM

suegoody said:

Hi please can anyone help? I have applied for contribution based ESA at least 14 weeks ago and have no communication back from them at all. I have tried every channel I know to try and contact them but no joy-does anyone know how I can contact them-I don't even have a confirmation of my claim-thanks

Next time, please start your own thread.
[rhetorical questions] Have you calling into your local jobcentre to ask? Have you phoned on 0800 169 0310?

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