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claiming benefit husband is in hospital

hi my husband is in hospital (has been for a week now) i need some help, info.

he is self employed since oct 09. i dont think he has paid ni contributions

im wondering what we can claim if anything, he is still in hospital and will be for a couple of weeks and wont be able to work for about 2 months approx depending.

we are recieving working tax and child tax credits. our daughter is 16 months old. we have a mortgage on our house.
Make £10 a day challenge March 2013 £101.24 / £240 :j
WSC 10 March - £0 / £5
Debt £17,294 - 7th March

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  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    Does he have a small earnings certificate if he hasnt been paying ni?
    Do you work also?
  • Jowo_2
    Jowo_2 Posts: 8,308 Forumite
    Make a claim on the accident/illness insurance he would have taken out to prevent his family from suffering hardship in such an instance.

    There is support available for some homeowners for the interest part of their mortgages which kicks in after 13 weeks, plus a few schemes run by the govt to prevent repossessions. The Shelter website has information to struggling homeowners.
  • krisskross
    krisskross Posts: 7,677 Forumite
    Was he previously employed? He might have enough contributions in the required qualifying years. Always worth an ask, nothing to lose.
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Are you working too?
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  • redballoon_2
    redballoon_2 Posts: 1,555 Forumite
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    hi no i am not working and we dont have any insurance.
    Make £10 a day challenge March 2013 £101.24 / £240 :j
    WSC 10 March - £0 / £5
    Debt £17,294 - 7th March
  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    Unsure but your working tax credits might stop. He could poss claim ESA. Have a look at shelter website for help in paying the mortgage
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