Apply Online

1. To Apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. The applicant has to click the “Apply Now” option.
3. The applicant needs to select the options and click the “Continue” button.
4. Followed by clicking “Start Now” for entering details.
5. The applicant has to enter the details and click the “Continue” button.
6. Finally, click the “Next” button and upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. There is no fee for Employment and Support Allowance.
8. After completing the details click the “Submit” button.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. The applicant will be invited to attend a Work Capability Assessment.
11. This assessment is conducted by healthcare professionals to determine the impact of the applicant’s health condition or disability on his/her ability to work.
12. Following the assessment, the applicant will receive a decision regarding his/her ESA application.
13. Then the application will be processed further.
14. If the claim is successful, the applicant will be placed in one of two groups: the Support Group or the Work-Related Activity Group. Each group has different requirements and entitlements.
15. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Bank Documents
• Employment ID
• Any other details (If required)

Jobcentre Plus new claims helpline
Telephone: 0800 055 6688
Textphone: 0800 328 1344
Contact link

The applicant may be eligible to claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) in Scotland if he/she is:

• Aged 16 or over and under the State Pension age
• Unable to work because of a physical or mental health condition
• Limited in the applicant’s ability to carry out daily living activities
• Have limited capability for work

• There is no fee for Employment and Support Allowance.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Email ID
• Age
• Employee ID number
• National ID number
• ZIP code
• Qualification
• Work experience
• Date

• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit provided in Scotland and across the United Kingdom to support individuals who have a health condition or disability that affects their ability to work.
• ESA is designed to provide financial assistance and additional support to individuals who are unable to work or have limited work capacity due to their health condition or disability.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Link

There are two main types of ESA:

• Income-Related ESA: This is a means-tested benefit that takes into account the applicant’s income, savings, and other financial resources. It is available to individuals who have a limited income or are not currently working.
• Contributory ESA: This type of ESA is based on the applicant’s National Insurance contributions. It is available to individuals who have paid enough National Insurance contributions over a specific period.