Glandular fever: too ill for Uni and too ill for work, only 18- what to do?

MrsManda

I know it's already been mentioned but has he asked a benefits advisor whether he is entitled to income based ESA?
The kind of illness is irrelevant, he needs to have been ill for at least 4 consecutive days and not be able to get SSP.

And don't forget the second person rebate for CT which his mum may be entitled to.

healy

PurpleReindeer wrote: »

Hello, We need help and advice please. A family member was about to go to uni, but has become ill with Glandular Fever. The doc says it's a very severe case, so patient could be seriously ill for months. As the patient has just turned 18, the council are demanding Council tax now he isn't going to University. Would he be entitled to any financial aid or benefit help?
We have tried to local CAB who were unhelpful, the tax office - who were unhelpful, and the job centre - who were also unhelpful!
Anyone have advice for us, please?:(

The posters above are correct, if he is no longer a student he can claim income based ESA in his own right. This will not be affected by others benefits. He needs a sick note from his GP to start the process.

DanE2010

hiya PurpleReindeer I echo everyone else's comments and think he should be able to claim ESA for himself now as he is 18 and a adult in his own right therefore his parents dont get any money to support him anymore, hope he gets well soon and it all sorts itself out.

Thanks for the infor about the forums, im aware of a few and ive joined one that ive found really helpful, and your right, some people have no idea how bad GF can get.