incapacity benefit

clairebear13_2

Im on long term I.B. After years of homelessness, got a flat, there was no help available 4 me 2 get any items of any kind 4 my new place, cos im still on I.B and not E.S.A. I now need help wiv travel costs 2 visit my Dad who has mnths left 2 live, he has no otha family and neitha of us have the funds 4 me 2 visit him, it costs approx 23.00 per wk, because of the above reason theres no help available 2 me? Can any1 help or advise me please? Im also in debt frm where i had 2 get stuff 4 my flat?

Oldernotwiser

You will get better replies if you don't post in textspeak.

If your father has only months to live he should be receiving the maximum amount of DLA/AA which he might choose to fund your visits.

Emmzi

I am sorry I can't think of anything that may help although depending on the illness a charity supporting him like MacMillan may have some ideas.

is it possible for you to stay with him instead of all the travelling? May be less tiring for you both.

AimeesMum_2

Are you 100% sure that you are still on IB? My ex partner recently moved out of his home and went to apply for housing benefit and the job centre had to stamp a form...turns out he was transferred to ESA 5 months ago and no one even told him :S

Torry_Quine

AimeesMum wrote: »

Are you 100% sure that you are still on IB? My ex partner recently moved out of his home and went to apply for housing benefit and the job centre had to stamp a form...turns out he was transferred to ESA 5 months ago and no one even told him :S

Not sure how that could happen. Before being transferred to ESA you have to complete an ESA 50 form and if the information is not enough then a medical will follow. Also doesn't it say on the bank statement what the payment is for.

copa_feela

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Not sure how that could happen. Before being transferred to ESA you have to complete an ESA 50 form and if the information is not enough then a medical will follow. Also doesn't it say on the bank statement what the payment is for.

Those with severe mental health problems (and other groups) can be passed simply on the evidence of their medical reports. This is the approach being taken with some that were previously exempt from the PCA.

Torry_Quine

copa_feela wrote: »

Those with severe mental health problems (and other groups) can be passed simply on the evidence of their medical reports. This is the approach being taken with some that were previously exempt from the PCA.

Thanks for that, that's something I've learned today.

clairebear13_2

Olderbutwiser.....txt talk still going on, SOZ! PMSL. Currently all my Dads benefits bin stopped, due 2 length of time in Hospital and hes only just returned 2 his home, so...No he cant. Ive tried numerous charities, no joy tho, it still always boils dwn 2 our benefits! He doesnt want me 2 go stay wiv him cos of the way he is, he picks the days that hes feelin ok then lets me know and off i go, plus its 1 bedroom. Im defo still on I.B, they told me wen i get transferred 2 E.S.A ill b entitled 2 all the help out there, i may av 2 wait up until 2014 howeva, 4 which it shall be 2 late. Il end up bck where i started but wiv no Dad! Just lovin Mr Cameron am i? Thanx everyone.

Emmzi

PMSL = you are !!!!ing yourself laughing at someone who has tried to help you. Nice.

I have sympathy for your situation but am not sure it is Mr Cameron's fault your dad is ill.

I would contact Citizens Advice bureau and see if they can advise further on dad's benefits position.

Mara69

clairebear13 wrote: »

Olderbutwiser.....txt talk still going on, SOZ! PMSL.

Unable to understand U so unable to help you. SOZ!!!! PMSL.....

KxMx

I'm afraid everyone on IB is being put onto ESA Contributions Based (CB) for the first year, it is typically ESA Income Related (IR) that opens the door to the other help you mentioned.