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Applied for UC (transition) from ESA and got a "details of employee leaving work" form today

With my details on it even though I'm not and haven't been recently employed. Is this normal? Does this mean I am now expected to work even though I was assessed as being disabled?

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  • NedS
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    Do you mean a P45 detailing your taxable income for your ESA claim?


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    Yes i think this must be a P45 document issued by ESA when the claim was closed. ESA counted as a form of income during the tax year and therefore they issue a P45 when the claim is closed.

    Does not mean that DWP are expecting you to work following change to UC.


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    It's standard practice that they issue them.
    The DWP will issue this form to individuals who have ceased receiving ESA. 


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