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

dookar

Do they though? Tht's my question. Can you provide this rule?

Not trying to be argumentative, just genuinely curious

sharski

TBH.. I don't have a link to any guidance.. I just know coz it's my job!!

Sorry but I dont really have time today to search the old t'internet. but.....

in layman's terms, if you are found fit/saying you are fit for work, JSA will not accept your claim if you are already employed. This is on the basis of.. if you are found fit for work, you can go back to your 'actual' job & will not be jobseeking.

Sorry if this doesn't make sense - I've got my google-di-gook head on today!

kingfisherblue

Sharski, you are making perfect sense. I don't understand why some posters feel that the OP could claim JSA when he already has a job. I thought JSA was a benefit for those without a job and who are actively seeking work.

rierie81

Thankyou sharski, until Friday I won't know if I have a job to goto or not, so as you say I can't claim JSA because right now I do have a job.

My job involves stock replenishment, I help unload the vans, carry boxes and put the stock on the shelves, that's my job.
I can also go on the checkout, but this part I can't do, as the space is too small for me to sit, as my knee won't bend that far any more and I can't stand for long periods.
I would also have to have my till cashed in and out which entails going upstairs to the office, the toilet facilities are also upstairs, so I would need half an hour break plus an escort to get me to the nearest public toilet anytime I needed to go and I wouldn't be able to go before 9 or after 4, as that is when the facilities close.

There is no closer site and anyone from a big city may as well not bother trying to help, as I am in a small town with 1 bus service, which is totally useless.

And FrancesAnne had been the most help because she actually thought about how I might feel, fair enough she couldn't give advice on my problem, but no-one else has, besides telling me I'm fine to work in a town that I've lived in for 28 years and I KNOW ALL the places I can work, there aren't that many to choose from.

Also I did a Job Search yesterday and found 4 jobs.

Machine Operative on an Industrial Estate where the buses don't go.

Barber, but I don't have an NVQ which they say is essential.

Personal Assistant, which states you have to have your own transport

and Personal Care Assistant helping someone in their home, I can't help someone because I can't do much more than they can.

So tell me where ALL these jobs are that I CAN do?

The job I currently have, I worked hard to get, it's a nice job with nice staff and they're hard to find, I don't want to have to leave, but that's what may happen unless someone can escort me there and back, I'm not the one in trouble if my till is incorrect, as I can't witness this and they can either let me take my commode to work or they install a toilet or lift, which takes time and money and I know the store is too small, there is hardly enough room for stock, let alone space for a lift.

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dieselhead

I think that what a lot of people are struggling with is that a broken leg is not all that rare an occurrence, and most people mange to find a way around things. I am surprised that you cannot navigate stairs on crutches as hospitals usually insist that is one thing you must do before you can leave. If you can't navigate stairs you must get your phisio to show you how at your next appointment.

The till sounds like the most promising solution and it sounds like your employer sounds sympathetic, to have kept you on the books for so long. I know you say you can't bend you knee enough to use it but could you sit sidways on, or could it be adapted in any way to make it work for you.

As for getting to work, in order to safeguard your income, could you take taxi's to work until your knee heals or your are more confidant getting about, this may be an expensive solution but it must be better than losing your job.

MissRose

Hi,

You broke your leg a year ago if I am reading correctly and it hasn't healed properly yet. Has the hospital / doctor given you any indication of when they expect it to be healed?

If I were you I would be trying to think of roles that you could do with the company you work for. You mentioned there is a cash office - could you not help out there? Or any other type of admin based role. This would show your emoloyer that while you are unable to perform your normal duties, you are more than willing to do ANYTHING that you can accommodate. If you could give your employers a timeframe this may help. As for getting to work, if they can accommodate you then it will have to be taxis if you cannot get public transport, this would at least keep you employed.

I do sympathise with you, just trying to help find a solution.

cidergirl

MissRose wrote: »

Hi,

You broke your leg a year ago if I am reading correctly and it hasn't healed properly yet. Has the hospital / doctor given you any indication of when they expect it to be healed?

If I were you I would be trying to think of roles that you could do with the company you work for. You mentioned there is a cash office - could you not help out there? Or any other type of admin based role. This would show your emoloyer that while you are unable to perform your normal duties, you are more than willing to do ANYTHING that you can accommodate. If you could give your employers a timeframe this may help. As for getting to work, if they can accommodate you then it will have to be taxis if you cannot get public transport, this would at least keep you employed.

I do sympathise with you, just trying to help find a solution.

there is a friend of my sons who broke his leg in a car accident and now walks with a limp within 3 months he had dla care and mobility a car on disability his mum claiming carers allowance for him and he works part time and it sounds like you are struggling a lot more than he is why dont you contact welfare rights concerning this ?

MissRose

cidergirl wrote: »

there is a friend of my sons who broke his leg in a car accident and now walks with a limp within 3 months he had dla care and mobility a car on disability his mum claiming carers allowance for him and he works part time and it sounds like you are struggling a lot more than he is why dont you contact welfare rights concerning this ?

But with DLA there is a need for the care / mobility needs to last for at least a further 6 months.

The op broke his leg a year ago, which is why I was asking him what his medical care providers are saying about how long they expect it to heal....

cidergirl

MissRose wrote: »

But with DLA there is a need for the care / mobility needs to last for at least a further 6 months.

The op broke his leg a year ago, which is why I was asking him what his medical care providers are saying about how long they expect it to heal....

yes i agree with you miss rose he needs to get a medical opinion and then he may be able to go down the dla route