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13 years 3 months ago #38387 by carmind
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Does anyone know if someone detained in hosptial under a mental health section can claim benefits? In this case the person has been transferred from prison under S47 of the Mental Health Act.

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13 years 3 months ago #38392 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: benefits in hospital
It is possible to get benefits whilst in hospital, but only for a limited amount of time. I don't know the details off the top of my head (I think it's a year for IB/IS and a month for DLA, but that's just from memory when I was in hospital). I'll take a look and see what I can find, although maybe one of my fellow mods with more knowledge will pick it up anyway.

Which benefits does this relate to?

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13 years 3 months ago #38393 by carmind
Replied by carmind on topic Re: benefits in hospital
Basically, the person has no money and is looking for any possible support. ESA or IS possibly.

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13 years 3 months ago #38396 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: benefits in hospital
I've just taken a look. I'm not sure what the situation is. I'll ask my fellow mods if any understands it better than I do or whether we're going to have to advise you to seek independent advice.

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13 years 3 months ago #38402 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: benefits in hospital
I've had a rummage around and found something else. It seems like there may be an entitlement to pocket money. www.bipsolutions.com/docstore/pdf/13147.pdf

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