When I first of all had to give up work I was put into JSA, I then had my interview at the Job Centre & the lady said I should be on ESA. I've been on that since, at first on a low rate which was risen after I had a medical requested by the DWP. I got a lump sum back payment plus a rise to my fortnightly benefit. My GP & psychiatrist have both said they think I would get PIP so I've applied for it.
As the forms are so intense I made an appointment with the CAB for them to help & advise me to fill in the forms. I was in there for nearly 3 hours but hopefully it'll be worth it.
I've not hear anything yet but it's a long process so now it's a waiting game.
Hope this helps. X

Fingers crossed for you, I did the esa check on line n it said not entitled,struggling financialy might just have to grip n bare it n up my hours

pip is a benefit that is not means tested and you are able to work still that's all I know I haven't bothered to Google it yet .so don't know about the details

Hi paula what is pip ?

I work 18 hours a week n I dont wanna give it up untill I really really have to its just finding the financial strain s bit to much at the mo