Benefits can be a minefield of information and jargon that can be very overwhelming. Here, we’re breaking down the difference between contribution-based and income-based employment and support allowance (ESA).
For people with disabilities and health conditions, sometimes it’s not possible to work full-time or even work at all. If this is the case, the government’s ESA can help with the cost of living or support you in getting back into work.
However, as with many benefits, it can be difficult to know whether or not you are entitled to the payment and there’s a lot of information to digest. Here, we’ve broken it down to help people to understand.
