DWP - Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Type of service:
Finance And Funding
Address:
c/o Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Caxton House, Tothill Street, Westminster, London SW1H 9NA
Telephone number:
0800 169 0310
Mobile number:
18001 0800 169 0310
Website:
https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance
Service description:

You can apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work.

You may also be able to get ESA if you were unable to work while self-isolating because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

ESA gives you:

  • money to help with living costs if you’re unable to work
  • support to get back into work if you’re able to

You can apply if you’re employed, self-employed, or unemployed.

Click here for details of how to claim Employment and Support Allowance.

Cost:
Free
Age range:
16 years - 64 years
Eligibility criteria:
  • Assessment (EHA,EHCP,RMC)
Referral route:
  • Contact service direct
  • No referral needed
Last updated on:
13/04/2022