Want to work

veggyboy

This is a bit unusual I know. But I could do with some advice on this.
I failed my medical and so am going through the appeals system (dont know how long it will take).
I had another op last week and for the first time in months feel like I did a year ago. Thats not as good as most people, but for me that is a hugh step.
I would like to get back to work at some point ( I know it will only be for a few years, consultant gave me 5 years tops). But it will turn into a money problem I think, If I had to pay for my prescriptions it would cost me more than £75 per month (this is just to keep my heart beating). As I will only be able to work part time, I dont think I will be able to pay this and rent etc etc.
So I suppose my question should be, Do I just give up and spend my last few years at home doing nothing (apart from getting depressed and even more reliant on the benefits system) or run up some debts and at least work a little bit?

SomeBozo

my prescriptions it would cost me more than £75 per month

Buy a Pre-payment certificate. It costs £104 a year and you can use it for all your pescriptions.

Thats £796 a year saved or £66 a month saved.

Does that help aid your decision?

Bozo

veggyboy

SomeBozo wrote: »

Buy a Pre-payment certificate. It costs £104 a year and you can use it for all your pescriptions.

Thats £796 a year saved or £66 a month saved.

Does that help aid your decision?

Bozo

It helps a little bit yes. I hadn't thought of that to be fair. The work thing is still a bit scarey though as I still can't even walk the dog round the park yet. BUt hopefully as I start to feel even better I can try to find a part time job

calleyw

SomeBozo wrote: »

Buy a Pre-payment certificate. It costs £104 a year and you can use it for all your pescriptions.

Thats £796 a year saved or £66 a month saved.

Does that help aid your decision?

Bozo

If you buy a yearly one it can be paid over 10 months on DD of £10.40 a month.

Yours

Calley

vegankris

Have you thought about doing voluntary work?

It is very frustrating that people who are ill but want to work although can only manage part time work, don't have any benefit entitlement unless they forgo working altogether.

I do hope that you are able to find something part time that earns you enough to live on- and I wish you good luck with that.

nexuss

You need to very careful and build up your fitness slowly to be ready for any possible work.

suelees1

Hi veggyboy

If you're on a low income you might qualify for free prescriptions and health costs or financial help towards dental work and glasses). You'd need to submit an HC1 form which yo ucan normally pick up at surgeries, opticians etc.

Alternatively prescriptions are free for those with certains conditions.

You might also be entitled to tax credits depending on your hours/wage

Good luck