Benefit Department Contact Number Opening Hours
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Customer Service Enquiries 0800 328 5644 Monday to Friday 08:00 20:00
How do I contact ESA by phone NI?
- Carer's Allowance. Call 0800 587 0912.
- Discretionary support / Short-term benefit advance. Call 0800 587 2750.
- Disability Living Allowance. Call 0800 587 0912.
- Employment and Support Allowance. Call 0800 587 1377.
- Jobseeker's Allowance. Contact your local Jobs & Benefits office.
- Personal Independence Payment.
How do I contact DWP by phone?
Call the DWP customer service number 0345 606 0265, which is the number for reporting a change of personal details and circumstances, such as your address, spouse or partner, or bank account information. Dial 0345 606 0285 for textphone.26 Aug 2016
How do I ring ESA?
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/how-to-claim.
- Telephone: 0800 328 5644 ( Textphone: 0800 023 1344.
- www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/how-to-claim.
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- www.chdauk.co.uk/contact-us.
How long does it take to get a decision on ESA?
The DWP will look at the original decision and decide if it was correct. If it's a simple case it could take as little as 14 days, but it could be much longer. Someone from the DWP might call you to ask for more information or evidence.
What is ESA now called?
Income-related ESA is being replaced by Universal Credit. Universal Credit is a payment for people over 18 but under State Pension age who are on a low income or out of work.
How do I get in touch with the ESA?
ESA Contact Number: 0800 328 5644.18 Dec 2019
How long does an ESA claim take?
If the DWP accepts your ESA claim, you'll usually get your first ESA payment a few weeks after you apply. You can check how much ESA you'll get. The DWP will usually pay up to 3 months ESA to cover time when you had limited capability for work before you applied.
What illnesses qualify for ESA?
Some common mental disabilities that qualify someone for an emotional support animal (ESA) are anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, chronic stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder.18 May 2020
What time does DWP phone lines close?
You can contact Jobcentre Plus by signing in to your online account - you'll get a reply Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.