Three changes, August 2017

After "The type of ESA you get will depend on a range of factors that we cover at the end of this guide.", add "In some parts of the country you can no longer make a new claim for income- related ESA, instead you have to claim Universal Credit. Eventually, Universal Credit will replace income-related ESA everywhere. This guide does not provide details about Universal Credit."

After "You can claim income-related ESA without time limit, although you may of course have your entitlement to ESA reassessed at some point.", add "In some parts of the country you can no longer make a new claim for income- related ESA, instead you claim Universal Credit. Eventually, Universal Credit will replace income-related ESA everywhere. This guide does not provide details about Universal Credit which you usually have to claim on-line. One of the place you can find out more information about Universal Credit is Gov.UK by using this link https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit"

Replace para on payments rates with "Once you have your decision, if you are being paid contribution-based ESA, you will be paid an additional £36.20 if you are in the Support Group. Some people in the ESA work-related activity group may get more than the basic amount if they applied before 3 April 2017."

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