No Income and apparently not entitled to Benefits, what can I do?

dmg24

If you need someone with you due to a fear of falling, this is a mental health problem, not a physical problem. Carrying a cup of water has nothing to do with working.

If someone could help you get to work, could you work?

I have not seen any judgmental posts, just people who know the benefits system using their knowledge to advise you.

Dunners

Why do you appear to need so much help for one bad leg?!

I would have thought that if you'd been on crutches since last January you'd be perfectly used to using them by now!

PasturesNew

Are you all saying that the OP should look for jobs because they have a broken leg, then give up their new job once their leg is fixed so they can go back to their "proper job"?

The OP has "a job" and an employer ... I think I'm confused as to what the OP's supposed to do - presumably they'll be back at their "proper job" before too long.

So should they be signing for JSA and applying for jobs just to get money?

Dunners

I believe the OP feels that he is about to be made redundant on the grounds of ill health.....

Francesanne

dmg24 wrote: »

Being scared of falling over is not sufficient grounds to stop you from working. Is there any reason why you cannot work in an office/ call centre environment?

I honestly do not think that your ESA appeal will succeed.

Have you any idea how it is to get around with a broken leg? It's bad enough using public transport when you're able bodied but it would be horrendous with a broken leg. I can understand how nervous the o.p. must be feeling. I'm nervous going out in the snow and ice and I'm able bodied.

rierie81

dmg24 wrote: »

If someone could help you get to work, could you work?

It would depend what the work was, if I had to sit for long periods or stand for long periods then no, especially the standing, as I can only stand for roughly 10 minutes before my leg hurts.
If I had to push, pull or carry anything I wouldn't be able to do it either.
I know my typing speed is too slow for office jobs and there are no call centres anywhere local to me.
It would also depend on the location of the staff toilets, as I know the majority of places near me have all staff facilities upstairs with no lift or ramp access.
But I don't know anyone who can get me to work, so it's irrelevant anyway.

grannytwice

Could you ring CAB for advice, you cannot live on nothing, When you have been off work for a long time your confidence is at an all time low, and there is an ease back to work system which might help its getting information about any help that you would be entitled to that can be a problem and at this time of year the offices will probably be closed till next week I hope things get easier for you and your mobility improves

rierie81

Francesanne wrote: »

Have you any idea how it is to get around with a broken leg? It's bad enough using public transport when you're able bodied but it would be horrendous with a broken leg. I can understand how nervous the o.p. must be feeling. I'm nervous going out in the snow and ice and I'm able bodied.

Finally someone who understands, Thankyou.
I know it's difficult explaining to people how I feel, my family even decided I was putting it on a bit until a friend of the family, who had broken their leg before explained how she felt.

dmg24

Francesanne wrote: »

Have you any idea how it is to get around with a broken leg? It's bad enough using public transport when you're able bodied but it would be horrendous with a broken leg. I can understand how nervous the o.p. must be feeling. I'm nervous going out in the snow and ice and I'm able bodied.

Of course I have! Nonetheless, it is not sufficient grounds to claim ESA past the assessment stage.

hermanmunster_3

Just wondered why this leg is taking so long to heal? did you have metalwork? did it get infected - most lower limbs fractures heal within 12 weeks.