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  • cde11
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12 years 6 months ago #68516 by cde11
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Hi

My brother has just had a heart attack, he is self employed and has been for years, can he claim any benefits whilst he can't run his business?

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12 years 6 months ago #68528 by Derek4
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He should be able to claim ESA in the usual manner, by obtaining a sick note and phoning the claims line.

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12 years 6 months ago #68531 by pete17971
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Hi,

Just to add to Dereks post, it may also depend on his National Insurance Record and what class of contributions he has paid.

There is more here:

www.hmrc.gov.uk/ni/intro/benefits.htm

He may become entitled to certain Income Related Benefits but that is subject to income and savings rules.

Pete

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12 years 6 months ago #68541 by cde11
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Thanks for your help

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12 years 6 months ago #68603 by cde11
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thank you

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