EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ALLOWANCE (ESA
See https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance

An Overview
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:

• Money to help with living costs, if you are unable to work
• Support to get back into work if you are able to

You can apply for ESA if you are employed, self-employed or unemployed.