Migrated from IB to ESA without notification. Just realised payments have stopped Dec

Soapn

and I bet it wouldn't take you four months to work out the money was stopped would it? If someone doesn't even notice for FOUR months, they don't NEED the money imo.
I like your attitude that you have that DLA money is for buying things you need that you NEED because that is what the money is for, though some others like to brag how they are using £400 a month benefit money so they can BUY another house--then moan about sockets being replaces

Anubis wrote: »

It doesn't cure their ills, no, but it helps towards the additional costs. This week I have had to spend £30 on pelvis/back heating belts. They are £6 for two, one lasts me 8 hours. The microwave ones are no use.

I have also managed to soil the bedding (don't ask) so another expense of new bedding, which hubby got in the sale (no it couldn't be washed, don't ask)

I also have had to buy the migraine patches this week as I find they help ease attacks of optic neuritis. Another tenner. I cannot get these items on prescription, and I wouldn't anyway, as I see this is the type of thing my money is for.

That's my disability money spent. Could I afford these items if I wasn't receiving DLA? NO WAY!

Do the items help my condition? YES! Even though not curing, they help me cope better.

Next month I need new arm braces and a new neck brace. DLA gone again - I prefer to buy these myself rather than put extra expense on the NHS.

So you see the money doesn't cure, but it IS needed for the added expense in GENUINE cases, as I would imagine the fraudsters don't spend their money on such items.

My Energy Bills are much more than average too, I am currently paying £139 per month electricity and £102 gas per month. My DLA helps to pay that too. If I was healthy and working I would not need the additional energy costs.

Please do not think that just because the money does not cure, that it is wasted, the money helps to buy the additional things needed.

delluver

Soapn wrote: »

are you serious? some people want to work

Just sayin' as there is a lot of moaning going on about not being able to claim...

delluver

Soapn wrote: »

and I bet it wouldn't take you four months to work out the money was stopped would it? If someone doesn't even notice for FOUR months, they don't NEED the money imo.
I like your attitude that you have that DLA money is for buying things you need that you NEED because that is what the money is for, though some others like to brag how they are using £400 a month benefit money so they can BUY another house--then moan about sockets being replaces

What has someone ripping off fixtures and fittings in a house got to do with benefits? You stalker lol... The guy also took the light fittings and bathroom mirrors with a breach of contract. Just what we need whilst moving in with a severely autistic child and me with my illness. You are welcome to our life if you want it? We had to borrow money from parents to buy our first house (at interest). Now we have some freedom since benefits came into our lives.

delluver

The mortgage is the same, ten years longer, Lol... You can't buy houses on benefits alone either, what is your problem? Moving has made life a lot less stressful.

delluver

Anubis wrote: »

Would love to see a lot of evidence from a "lot" of people that you speak of.

You can earn quite a lot more than the benefit cap, and still get WTC, help with housing costs, child fees etc.

Even if not entitled to working tax credit if under the hours, Local Housing Allowance/Housing Benefit will increase to compensate for the loss of WTC.

Also I believe up to £175 for one child and £300 for two or more in relation to childcare costs can be disregarded from income for WTC/CTC and an earnings disregard.

People seem to conveniently forget that a vast amount of working people claim benefits, get help towards housing costs etc....

There is a threshold for Tax Creds even with a disability/disabled child

Anubis_2

Tippytoes wrote: »

I've no reason to disbelieve what you are saying. However, there are people out there (provide the proof?)...I am one of them, who aren't eligible for benefits...and I can't afford to put the heating on in the winter. If I'm prescribed medicine by my GP, more often than not I don't take it because I can't afford the price of the prescription. Oh, and dental treatment....don't even get me started. I've needed major work done for a long time - it costs a lot of money which I don't have - it doesn't get done.

Would I want to swap places with someone who is disabled? Not on your life. Do I sometimes wish that I could get some of the freebies that are handed out to some claimants? You bet. I'd like to keep warm in the winter, too.

It's not a question of keeping the fire on in winter, when I worked 12+ hours my energy costs were extremely low because no one was in the house - it was basically used to sleep in.

If you don't receive any benefits I am presuming you don't have children, or, if you do, you are earning a decent wage, but you would be in receipt of child benefit. However your wages must be above average even if you dont have children or you are under 25 so can't receive WTC.

I would imagine you must live with someone though as you don't get single persons reduction in council tax.

I don't have a fire in my bedroom. I have blankets and slankets. I don't put the electric heater on unless I am in a lot of pain, but that is every day but I try my best to manage as long as I can.

The extra energy also comes from 3 to 6 washing loads per day, some needing tumble drying. I have to be cleaned regularly due to bowel and bladder incontinence (day and through the night) so more hot water.

Of course with you not walking in my shoes, I don't expect you to understand about the extras involved. I can see both sides though because I have gone from working to disabled. I know which I prefer, and it isn't being stuck in a 10 ft x 5ft bedroom day in and day out, dealing with what I do. I would swap with you immediately.

For prescriptions you might want to look into getting a certificate if you need regular medications. ( I would be exempt anyway as I have a condition listed on the exemption list, so would get this without benefits.) http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/Prescriptioncosts.aspx.

Anubis_2

Soapn wrote: »

and I bet it wouldn't take you four months to work out the money was stopped would it? If someone doesn't even notice for FOUR months, they don't NEED the money imo.
I like your attitude that you have that DLA money is for buying things you need that you NEED because that is what the money is for, though some others like to brag how they are using £400 a month benefit money so they can BUY another house--then moan about sockets being replaces

It wouldn't take me four months, no, because I need it. My bank balance is £19.87 at the moment, and that has to last until Monday, when one benefit is paid.

Last month I got a returned direct debit as I was £3.44 p short in the bank. I need a bedside alarm ASAP too, which I am currently in the process of buying when my DLA next goes in as unfortunately I needed the patches so need to wait. I couldn't manage a week, let alone four months lol.

Anubis_2

delluver wrote: »

There is a threshold for Tax Creds even with a disability/disabled child

Yes, I know.

Have you found which group you are in yet? If you are not in support group your ESA benefits will stop after 12 months.

Nutz666

Tippytoes wrote: »

I've no reason to disbelieve what you are saying. However, there are people out there (provide the proof?)...I am one of them, who aren't eligible for benefits...and I can't afford to put the heating on in the winter. If I'm prescribed medicine by my GP, more often than not I don't take it because I can't afford the price of the prescription. Oh, and dental treatment....don't even get me started. I've needed major work done for a long time - it costs a lot of money which I don't have - it doesn't get done.

Would I want to swap places with someone who is disabled? Not on your life. Do I sometimes wish that I could get some of the freebies that are handed out to some claimants? You bet. I'd like to keep warm in the winter, too.

You have either 2 choices then. You find a better paid job or you cut down on your spends. Being a healthy adult, you have more choices than most genuine disabled people.

delluver

Anubis wrote: »

Yes, I know.

Have you found which group you are in yet? If you are not in support group your ESA benefits will stop after 12 months.

Yes, Support Group... So I have some kind of independence paying my way within the relationship