I was on contribution based ESA but this has run out due to the 365 day rule. I am appealing against the decision that I'm fit for work and still waiting for the appeal date. My partner has applied for tax credits and we are getting both child tax credits and working tax credits but on the online calculator it is showing that we should be getting a lot more. Do I need to tell tax credits that I am getting sick notes and waiting for appeal?

Hi I am currently awaiting appeal for ESA. I was on contribution ESA but that has run out. I have just applied for Tax credits and we have been told what we will be getting. However, I was just looking online to see if we could get housing benefit. It did not tell me whether we could get it or not but it says we should be getting more tax credits. On the government benefits calculator it asked if I am unable to work and if I'm awaiting appeal which I am but when applying for tax credits they did not ask me this. Should I tell them this? Is that why online it says we should be getting more? Will we get more if I tell them this? I hope someone can help me.

Hi, Hope I have posted this in the right place. I have been receiving ESA for a while now. I have had my ATOS assessment but I still have not heard a decision. However, I now have new information they need to know to support my decision, which is very important as it means I am no longer allowed to take my medication. I have rang several numbers and been sent round and round in circles. ATOS told me there is nothing I can do now until I receive their decision, but I don't want to have to wait for that, then appeal (which I will probably have to) and wait again, as we really are struggling money wise and I am unable to eat properly, so that extra bit of money added to my ESA would make all the difference. I can't find a telephone number or even an address to contact the DWP about my situation, does anyone have this information that they can share with me please? I can't believe how difficult things are.