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On Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and worried about moving to Universal Credit? We’re here to help.
What’s changing
If you currently receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and have not yet received a migration notice, you’ll soon be asked to move to Universal Credit (UC). ESA provides support for people with a health condition or disability that affects their ability to work. UC replaces older benefits—including ESA—with a single monthly payment.
Why act now
If you’ve had a UC migration letter, start your claim as soon as possible. Waiting too long could put your ESA payments at risk.
The Department for Work and Pensions will try to help if you don’t respond—but that process can take time and may involve home visits and extra steps. Acting now means you stay in control and avoid the stress.
How we help
Our Money Advice Team provides one-to-one support to guide you through the change.
We’ll help you:
- Protect your income by choosing the best date to move.
- Keep your health support up to date with reassessments if needed.
- Manage your budget and set up rent payments.
- Find extra help you may be entitled to, including grants and debt support.
Your next step
If you’ve had a UC migration letter—or just want advice—talk to us today. We’ll help you stay in control and protect what matters.
Call us on 01204 328000.
More information at: www.boltonathome.org.uk/universal-credit.
Or drop into a UCAN centre for face-to-face support: www.boltonathome.org.uk/ucan.