Benefit help

lisa.m_3

Hi I originally posted this question on another forum and got a really nasty responce ?

ok here goes...


I am a stay at home mum, I have had depression for over a year I see a psychiatrist and am also in the care of my GP.

My question is, is that we are low on income as a family. Of course we claim the correct amount of benefits for what my husband works. I don't feel I can work in my current state of mind, would I be able to be signed off sick, I have never asked my doctor before, my next appointment is over a week away, and would like to prepare myself befor I ask.

Thank you

NASA_2

If your doctor agrees to give you a sickline then you could claim ESA but if you have a partner that is working more than 24 hours then it is unlikely that you will actually get any money. Your national insurance credits could be paid though.

lisa.m_3

NASA wrote: »

If your doctor agrees to give you a sickline then you could claim ESA but if you have a partner that is working more than 24 hours then it is unlikely that you will actually get any money. Your national insurance credits could be paid though.

Thank you NASA,

after xmas he is going to work abroad self employed, I know it sounds confusing but he will be living with his parents in his country.

Will this still apply ? and what is ESA ?

Thanks

Lisa

NASA_2

lisa.m wrote: »

Thank you NASA,

after xmas he is going to work abroad self employed, I know it sounds confusing but he will be living with his parents in his country.

Will this still apply ? and what is ESA ?

Thanks

Lisa

It can still aplly, yes, but each case is different so it would be a matter of reporting the change at that time and seeing what is decided.

ESA is an excellent new benefit designed to provide people with the right help to get back into work. For those that need continuing support from the state they will get it via one of benefits offered.

ESA replaced Incapacity Benefit (Sickness benefit).

thorsoak

I'm apologising for asking this question, Lisa, but it would have a bearing on what benefits are available to you. You say that in the New Year your husband will become self-employed and will be working abroad and living with his family - does this mean that he will be leaving you and your family? Are you separating?

lisa.m_3

thorsoak wrote: »

I'm apologising for asking this question, Lisa, but it would have a bearing on what benefits are available to you. You say that in the New Year your husband will become self-employed and will be working abroad and living with his family - does this mean that he will be leaving you and your family? Are you separating?

He will be leaving but we are not separating, it's just cheaper for us if he travels at this time of year, the business might not go well so we dont know what to expect for the while.
Sorry if this doesn't make sense ! feel free to ask anything if this doesn't sound quite right!

zzzLazyDaisy

NASA wrote: »

If your doctor agrees to give you a sickline then you could claim ESA but if you have a partner that is working more than 24 hours then it is unlikely that you will actually get any money. Your national insurance credits could be paid though.

OP is a SAHM, presumably in receipt of CB, in which case her NIC's are credited anyway.

NASA_2

zzzLazyDaisy wrote: »

OP is a SAHM, presumably in receipt of CB, in which case her NIC's are credited anyway.

CB reduces the years NIC's need to have been paid in order to qualify for state pension - its not the same thing as getting them Credited.

krisskross

When did you last work and pay NI contributions? Any means tested benefits will take your husband's income into account. Only thing I would expect you to be able to claim in your own right is contribution based if you have paid NI at the right time and for long enough.

DX2

lisa.m wrote: »

He will be leaving but we are not separating, it's just cheaper for us if he travels at this time of year, the business might not go well so we dont know what to expect for the while.
Sorry if this doesn't make sense ! feel free to ask anything if this doesn't sound quite right!

He will still be sending money home though? Like what forces marriages do.

Fran

If you are receiving Tax Credits I suggest ringing them to find out the situation. The first question on the Do you qualify? HMRC page is

Tax credits - do you qualify?
Do you usually live in the United Kingdom?

Yes No

Help with this question...
Answer yes if you only go away on holiday or for business trips.