Employment and Support Allowance

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) provides financial help to people who are unable to work because of illness or disability. It also provides support to those who are unable to work. This information is for people in Northern Ireland only.

You may contact the Department for Communities (DfC) - ESA centre at the address below:
DfC ESA
Mail Handling Site A
Wolverhampton
WV98 2JH
United Kingdom

Phone: 0800 587 1377
If you use Relay UK dial 18001 followed by 0800 587 1377 or use the Relay UK app.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm (excluding public holidays).