Employment and Support Allowance

ESA is a benefit paid to those people whose ability to work is limited by illness or disability. It has two components, contributory ESA and income related ESA. You can receive either one or both.

You are entitled to ESA if you have a ‘limited capability for work'. This is determined by the ‘work capability assessment'. You will be placed in either the ‘support group' or the ‘work related group'. The group will dictate the amount of ESA you will receive.

Click here to find out about making a claim.

Click here to discover what you can expect as a result of a claim being made.

This is only a brief overview of a complex benefit and if you wish to discuss your personal circumstances please call our Benefit Advisor, Ruth Broad, on 01872 266711 or email her at rbroad@cornwallblind.org.uk.