Esa

speedfreek1000

DarkFallout wrote: »

I don't think there is any significant difference in money between ESA and JSA so if he go and sign on JSA what is the problem?

Oh do behave sweetie!

Whilst the pays the same for JSA and ESA in assessment and appeal (you get extra if/when it's awarded) phases. The conditions on entitlement and continued entitlement of each benefit for the duration of a claim are completely different.

With JSA and it's focus on having to do various Job Seeking tasks (as laid down in the JSAg) plus the attendance at interviews and after a period of time the external provider lead "Workfare" courses etc. It is highly likely that somewhere down the line they will fail to do something they are required to do for entitlement and therefore be sanctioned (have their benefits payments suspended for upto 26 weeks).

From what the OP has said this scenario is highly likely and JSA should be avoided at all costs until they are ready and able to work.

Apply for ESA (consider DLA as well) and if they do not pass at the medical, appeal the decision and you'll stand a very good chance of being awarded ESA at the tribunal.

On the Housing benefit (or Local Housing allowance) front although it can be linked to a benefit. The under lying entitlement is usually income (or lack of it) all the benefit does is prove that income is a level which entitles you to the benefit. If you lose the benefit it doesn't change the entitlement. You can have no income or benefits whatsoever and still be entitled to it.

There are other factors of course not just income (a full list will be available on your local councils website), as long as these are met as well then there should be no problem.

gemma1979

Hi

The other thing I didnt consider which may be relevant is will they take account of the medication hes on as well as his actual condition and how this affects him (makes him drowsy etc) as hes on 3 different medications high doses and for example if me or you took them we would be out cold its enough to knock a horse out so theres this to consider as well x