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I had an accident at work over two years ago fell and hurt my back and i have been off ever since. (tried claiming no joy) I was being paid by my firms insurance company. I have been let go this week. I have days my back is so bad i can't get out of bed so i am hoping you can advise me of where to go and what to cliam in benefits. Really don't want to wander about aimlessly and it seems after reading a few sites if you don't know what to ask for they don't volunteer it. I am under the pain clinic and an ortho specialist (the scarlet pimpernel) though i only see him rarely and thats not for want of trying. I take so many pills i rattle when i walk. I am in receipt of tax credits as i have a teenager but will have to inform them soon.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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CTB
LHA/HB if you rent.0 -
You should claim Disability Living Allowance and also Income support and Incapacity benefit (though I suspect its called something else now.) dont forget Housing benefit
Go to the Government website http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/financialsupport/dg_10016082
Try to find your local Jobcenter and IS office who deal with your area.
Good luck.The DWP = Legally kicking the Disabled when they are down.0 -
Invalidation wrote: »You should claim Disability Living Allowance and also Income support and Incapacity benefit (though I suspect its called something else now.)
It is, which is why other posters have told him the correct benefits to apply for!0 -
Oldernotwiser wrote: »It is, which is why other posters have told him the correct benefits to apply for!
You assume he knows what those initals stand for
I was attemtping to use the proper wording in case he didnt.The DWP = Legally kicking the Disabled when they are down.0 -
The proper wording of the benefit is employment support allowance, but he only needs ask we don't bite on hereInvalidation wrote: »You assume he knows what those initals stand for
I was attemtping to use the proper wording in case he didnt.
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Invalidation wrote: »You assume he knows what those initals stand for
I was attemtping to use the proper wording in case he didnt.
The information you gave wasn't the proper wording though, you told him the names for incorrect benefits!0
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