Employment and Support Allowance

Employment and Support Allowance - introduction

About the Employment and Support Allowance for people who cannot work because of illness or disability

The conditions under which you may qualify for Employment and Support Allowance

Weekly rates, how they are worked out and how you will be paid

Details about how to claim Employment and Support Allowance

What the Work Capability Assessment is for and how it works

What to expect from a medical assessment and how to prepare for it

A decision on your claim will be made after the assessment report has been completed

The rules about work you may be allowed to do while receiving Employment and Support Allowance