what benefit ???

LITTLE_LISA_2

im currenty on income support as a lone parent but i have a mental illness which im currenty on medication for and a out patient in a hospital ( i have depression, panic attacks , dp,dr) and i was wondering wether anyone knew of any other help i may be entitled too ??
ie : i met this girl who was allowed free transport ?? hows that work any info would be gratefully recieved thank you

lil_me

Possibly means disabled persons bus pass, these are dealt with by local councils and each have their own criteria, in my area you have to receive higher rate DLA to get one but some are much more flexible.

LITTLE_LISA_2

thank you for your reply . my local council is poo they even stopped giving the school uniform grants i cant believe it !!!

missk_ensington

Your friend may have had a Motability car, if she is in reciept of DLA at the higher rate.

donnalove

if the transport is needed for your appointments to see the pshychiatrist, then you can get free transport.Most nhs hospitals that deal with mental health have a transport service.Either by ambulance car, taxi or voluntry drivers.(i am a voluntry driver in mental health in leicestershire).
You need to speak to your dr or pshychiatrist who will tell you how to arange it.

mcdonag

LITTLE_LISA wrote:

im currenty on income support as a lone parent but i have a mental illness which im currenty on medication for and a out patient in a hospital ( i have depression, panic attacks , dp,dr) and i was wondering wether anyone knew of any other help i may be entitled too ??
ie : i met this girl who was allowed free transport ?? hows that work any info would be gratefully recieved thank you

I was in the same position as you and asked the job centre about incapacity benefit.

I have now been on IB since January now and have just completed my IB medical and don't have to go to the job centre anymore or get sick notes from the doc. Review again next year.

You will get more money on IB as well. I get £70.05 per week now.

LITTLE_LISA_2

wow see i just havent bothered ive been told loadsa times im entitled to it but just not done anything about it ..
i will ask at my job center i think and see what i can come up with thank you for all your help though

davsidipp

little lisa dont ask at the jobcentre go to see citzens advice centre or a welfare rights person who will tell you what your entitled to.some of the people at the jobcentre are most unhelpful.

cattie

If you are on an Enhanced care plan with your mental health disabiltiy then you may qualify for a freedom pass on the basis of needing it to get to your regular appointments. If you qualify then contact your local social services dept. for an application form. Then your cpn is the person to ask to fill out & stamp the form.