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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is for people who find it hard to work because of a disability or health condition. We explain ESA for young people.

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Are you entitled to an Employment and Support Allowance?

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  • Use the Turn2Us calculator to work out what benefits and grants you're entitled to, or call their helpline on 0808 802 2000
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By Danny Sherwood and David Samson

Updated on 30-Nov-2017

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