New DWP update for people on legacy benefits ahead of payments ending in April

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New research shows that almost a quarter of a million people on Employment Support Allowance (ESA) have successfully made the move to Universal Credit thanks to tailored support offered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). ‌

Since July 2024, ESA claimants have been moving at scale to the modern Universal Credit system, which offers more flexible support tailored to individual circumstances - whether people are looking for work or managing health conditions. ‌

The new data reveals over 95 per cent of ESA claimants invited to move have successfully transitioned to Universal Credit - over three-quarters of a million (750,423) - with around 40 per c ent of those eligible taking up the offer of personalised support from the DWP. ‌