What Benefits am I entitled to?

ModdedMotor

Thanks for all the advice and help. I know for a fact that the condition that I am suffering from is a Dsiabilty, so me and my Partner are having a look at everything now. Unfortunately, there is no scope for my partner reducing his hours where he works, but he is certainly not a high earner.

What is the cut-off rate for being classed as a High Earner?

dmg24

ModdedMotor wrote: »

Thanks for all the advice and help. I know for a fact that the condition that I am suffering from is a Dsiabilty, so me and my Partner are having a look at everything now. Unfortunately, there is no scope for my partner reducing his hours where he works, but he is certainly not a high earner.

What is the cut-off rate for being classed as a High Earner?

In terms of him being able to claim Carers, he would not be able to earn more than approx £95 (certain deductions can be made from the actual amount earned). However, you would be eligible for other benefits that would go towards making up for the loss in earnings.

Damzel, I have no idea why I am even giving your comments the time of day, but just to clarify - I was not advising anybody to give up work for the hell of it, I was simply advising ModdedMotor of the option of her partner claiming Carers Allowance, as they may be entitled to it.

Nobody should be criticised for taking the decision to give up work to care for a loved one, irrespective of the financial implications.

BookJunkie

ModdedMotor wrote: »

What is the cut-off rate for being classed as a High Earner?

Im not so sure, sorry. there is a tax credits calculator, not sure if it might be of help to you: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/calculator.htm and more info about qualifying for tax credits here https://www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/Qualify/WhatAreTaxCredits.aspx by the way.

Damzel_In_Distress

bestpud wrote: »

It is a disability and I can assure you people claim DLA for it, as I have in the past.

There is a difference between feeling a bit stressed and/or low, and the symptoms the OP describes. There is also a big difference between minor and major depression.

If you had truly experienced this, I am sure you would not deny it is a disability.

OP - I agree it may be easier if someone can help you fill in the application, but do apply as it seems you are eligible.

Well then i am confused honestly i really am....
I do know the diffrence between "feeling a bit stressed or low" ...and the diffrence between minor and major depression.
I have attempted suicide twice in the past 18 months and am on heavy treatment for major severe depression-so i have "truly experienced" this...although i dont view it as a disibility,but thats just my opinion on it,im ill,not disabled.:o
But with reguards to the DLA for this i rang up and asked about it after my last attempt on advice from them at the hospital and was told that is wasnt grounds for DLA or carers allowance,as my mum had to stop workings for a few weeks to watch me.So was i given wrong information then ?
(wouldnt be suprising with the dwp if it was really)

Fran

Damzel_In_Distress wrote: »

But with reguards to the DLA for this i rang up and asked about it after my last attempt on advice from them at the hospital and was told that is wasnt grounds for DLA or carers allowance,as my mum had to stop workings for a few weeks to watch me.So was i given wrong information then ?
(wouldnt be suprising with the dwp if it was really)

D I D,
Did you actually put in a claim? Ask whoever is helping you with your mental health, they will make sure you get help to fill in the DLA form.

alwaysonthego_2

Fran wrote: »

D I D,
Did you actually put in a claim? Ask whoever is helping you with your mental health, they will make sure you get help to fill in the DLA form.

or the CAB will help her fill out the forms.

dmg24

Damzel_In_Distress wrote: »

But with reguards to the DLA for this i rang up and asked about it after my last attempt on advice from them at the hospital and was told that is wasnt grounds for DLA or carers allowance,as my mum had to stop workings for a few weeks to watch me.So was i given wrong information then ?
(wouldnt be suprising with the dwp if it was really)

If you told them that you needed care for a few weeks, then whoever you spoke to would have been correct, you would not have been entitled. DLA is for longer term care needs. The DWP can only go on the information that is given to them.

Blue_Diamond

Hi,

I am concerned of your well being, and am wondering what type of counselling you are getting. I am on my final year of stuying counselling and psycotherapy, and many people are not aware of the different types of counselling that is available.

CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) is a quick fix solution, and is known to help anxiety, depression etc. Also, Psychodynamic Counselling is also another therapy I would recommend for you, but is a longer process than CBT. Hope you make a speedy recovery.

Damzel_In_Distress

dmg24 wrote: »

If you told them that you needed care for a few weeks, then whoever you spoke to would have been correct, you would not have been entitled. DLA is for longer term care needs. The DWP can only go on the information that is given to them.

No i didnt tell them i needed care for a few weeks,under the adivse of the doctors i said that i had been adivised to enquire about it due to the nature of how bad my illness had progressed.
When i said my mum had to watch me for a few weeks,i just meant it was all she could stay with me for..she got no pay during the time she took off and i have younger siblings who needed her also,if she would of stayed off work any longer than the few weeks then she would of been surviving on nothing:o
The dwp said that "depression" was not something that qualified for DLA
Maybe i caught someone on a bad day,or prehaps they misunderstood me.
Maybe i should of attempted to claim anyway... instead of taking a man ive never mets word for it over the phone :rolleyes:

bestpud

Damzel_In_Distress wrote: »

No i didnt tell them i needed care for a few weeks,under the adivse of the doctors i said that i had been adivised to enquire about it due to the nature of how bad my illness had progressed.
When i said my mum had to watch me for a few weeks,i just meant it was all she could stay with me for..she got no pay during the time she took off and i have younger siblings who needed her also,if she would of stayed off work any longer than the few weeks then she would of been surviving on nothing:o
The dwp said that "depression" was not something that qualified for DLA
Maybe i caught someone on a bad day,or prehaps they misunderstood me.
Maybe i should of attempted to claim anyway... instead of taking a man ive never mets word for it over the phone :rolleyes:

There is only so much they can say over the phone - they simply cannot know enough to make a judgment.

Are you being treated by your GP, or a psychiatrist, and do you have a CPN?

I have to say I find you very unsympathetic towards others for someone who should know better?

But, if it interferes with your daily life and stops you doing things you would expect to do without it, and you are not expected to recover in the near future, then it is a disability, not an 'illness'.

FWIW, I manage my depression and anxiety, on the whole now, so would no longer consider it a disability. It hasn't gone away so it is still an illness I have as such though. So, yes, there is a difference and only you know where you are with it.