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4 years 2 months ago #256366 by richmond
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Thank you for your help, a lot to think about. I have spoken to people at U/C and new style E S A and have been told that I can apply for both even if I take VOLUNTARY REDUNDACY, it is not a lot of money but hopefully something to tie me over till benefits come in, I will also get my PIP reassessed due to my health getting worse and an increase in medication. thank you for your help no doubt I will be checking in for help with the mountain of forms to fill in.
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4 years 2 months ago #256489 by richmond
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Hi can you please advise.
I get pip and working tax credits, working part time. I would have exhausted my sick pay and soon will be put on half pay , when I am on half pay will I be able to apply for Universal Credit? or any other benefit? thank you for any advice.
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I get pip and working tax credits, working part time. I would have exhausted my sick pay and soon will be put on half pay , when I am on half pay will I be able to apply for Universal Credit? or any other benefit? thank you for any advice.
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4 years 2 months ago #256528 by Gary
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Hi sam
It would depend on a number of factors and your personal circumstances, you may want to contact a local welfare rights worker to help you with better off calculations, if you do not know where to find your local Welfare Rights Worker to help with benefit entitlements, click on the link below.
advicelocal.uk
You can check by putting your information into one of the online benefit calculators.
www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit
Even if you can apply for UC you might also want to have a look at whether you can claim New Style ESA, you will need to wait for your SSP to end, you can make a claim in advance of this and you will need to have at least 50 weeks of NI Contributions in the two Tax Years 2017-18 and 2018-19.
www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance
In both cases you will need a Fit Note from your GP.
Our ESA/UC Claim guide explains the criteria you will need to meet for an award.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
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It would depend on a number of factors and your personal circumstances, you may want to contact a local welfare rights worker to help you with better off calculations, if you do not know where to find your local Welfare Rights Worker to help with benefit entitlements, click on the link below.
advicelocal.uk
You can check by putting your information into one of the online benefit calculators.
www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit
Even if you can apply for UC you might also want to have a look at whether you can claim New Style ESA, you will need to wait for your SSP to end, you can make a claim in advance of this and you will need to have at least 50 weeks of NI Contributions in the two Tax Years 2017-18 and 2018-19.
www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance
In both cases you will need a Fit Note from your GP.
Our ESA/UC Claim guide explains the criteria you will need to meet for an award.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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