Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

You can apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have a disability or
health condition that affects how much you can work.

ESA gives you:

  • moneytohelp with living costs if you’re unable to work
  • support to get back into work if you’re able to

 

You can apply if you’re employed, self-employed or unemployed.

Help with ESA

If you need help understanding or applying for ESA you can: