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7 years 1 week ago #185157 by campervan33
HELP & ADVICE ON LOSING MY JOB was created by campervan33
I am going to try and make this as quick as i can, but it might be a it convoluted.
My husband has Alzhiemers, he was diagnosed approx 5 yrs ago, and is 56 yrs old. He has just recently been diagnosed with Acute Asphasia too.

He is on enhanced PIP for both components and also on ESA IB & CB in the support group. The charity I work for will be closing down in a couple of months, so i will be out of a job, however i am his full time carer and did not claim carers allowance as i was earning 150 per week.
We no longer have any savings.

So my question is what if any benefits can i claim for, obs not JSA because of the caring I have to do. Not ESA as im not poorly. So im thinking carers allowance, what about income support ?
i called the DWP to get some advice and honestly the guy i spoke to did not have a clue, all he said was that ESA that is income and contribution based is very complicated !!!!!
but couldnt tell me what i could do.
We will not be able to manage on my husbands benefits, and for me to get a job is going to be extremely difficult given that he now needs so much care and support, and is reluctant in letting me out of his sight.
Hope some one has some advice for me
Suz

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7 years 1 week ago - 7 years 1 week ago #185178 by slugsta
Replied by slugsta on topic HELP & ADVICE ON LOSING MY JOB
Hi Suzanne,

I am so sorry that you have lost your job, on top of everything else you have to deal with :(

There are several options open to you - your husband could switch his ESA claim to income-related and add you to it, or you could claim carer's allowance (which could entitle you to income support).

This is one situation where we suggest getting some kind of face to face advice as the best solution will depend on your circumstances.

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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