Employment and Support Allowance

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What is Employment and Support Allowance?

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit for people with a disability or health condition that affects how much they can work. Eligibility:

  • Under the State Pension age
  • Have a disability or health condition that affects how much they can work.

ESA is being slowly phased out and replaced by Universal credit. For more details on ESA and how it’s being replaced, see the Government website.

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