Hardship Payments - How do I claim Employment and Support Allowance hardship payments?

You should ask in the Jobcentre Plus office for form JSA/ESA10JP 'Employment and Support Allowance hardship application form' and fully explain your grounds for applying for a hardship payment.

If you are only getting contributory ESA, you will also need to complete form ESA3 to establish your entitlement to  income - related ESA.

For further related information on making a claim see the section within this guide  ‘How do I claim a Jobseeker's Allowance hardship payment?'