Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - Family support directory
When support is available
Women with sufficient National Insurance contributions, not working 16 hours or more a week. You can get new-style (contributory) ESA as well as Universal Credit.
Who qualifies
From 6 weeks before EWC to 2 weeks after the birth
More information
Can also qualify at other times due to illness or if risk to self or baby, or if entitled to maternity allowance during pregnancy.
