Chucked off IB by ATOS, Can i get DWTC?

skare44

DWTC - Disabled Working Tax Credits

Hey all ... I'm gonna try and keep this as short as possible as it's better for everyone.. In 2004 i was run over while holidaying in Malaysia, eventually resulted in the loss of my left leg above the knee, anyways, I've been on IB & DLA since then as most of the time i am unable to wear a prosthesis due to scarring/pain etc.. so get around on crutches & w/chair. In May 2011 i started doing permitted work (less than 16hrs a week), Support Worker, taking mildly autistic kids to the cinema etc..

Jan 2012 had the dreaded letter saying i gotta go to an ATOS assessment, went along in my wheelchair, but because i can move my arms and i'm not loopy they declared me fit for work, not going to bother appealing as i am already working and i think it's a lost cause..

One more concern i have is that i have a DLA review coming up end of May, which i'm guessing is probably going to be more strict since my last review in 2007, Can i still get DLA and work more than 16 hrs? As i understand it, I may be able to get DWTC if i'm working more than 16 hrs a week, but is that then classed as non-permitted work with the DLA ppl ??

My question is, can i now claim disabled working tax credits? I live with my Dad who works part-time and doesn't earn much, If so, how much is DWTC??

Hope you understand what i mean ...

Cheers .. G!

cattie

Don't know about the DWTC but you can still claim DLA and work. When your review comes up, don't forget to get help from an experienced welfare rights advisor to give you the best chance of it continuing.

And well done for not only get back into the workplace after your accident, but doing quite a worthwhile and I'm sure, quite rewarding job.

HB58

You can claim DLA even if you were working full-time. I am afraid that I don't know anything about DWTC.

skare44

cattie wrote: »

Don't know about the DWTC but you can still claim DLA and work. When your review comes up, don't forget to get help from an experienced welfare rights advisor to give you the best chance of it continuing.

And well done for not only get back into the workplace after your accident, but doing quite a worthwhile and I'm sure, quite rewarding job.

Thanks Cattie, it is the best job i've ever had, i love it.. Where do i find a welfare rights advisor?

skare44

Ohhh DLA and full time job sounds good, i was going to ask them that if they are going to take it off me, is there any chance i could keep the blue badge as it's not much fun climbing through the boot of the car when someone parks too close, i need the door open all the way to get in...

Icequeen99

1. You can claim DLA and work at the same time, as long as you keep DLA informed of your circumstances.

2. Receipt of DLA will mean you can claim the disability element of WTC if you are working at least 16 hours per week. You would also qualify off the back of your incapacity benefit, providing you claim within 183 days of losing the incapacity benefit. You might want to do this just in case you do lose your DLA. It's complicated, but basically if you qualify via DLA and you lose DLA, you lose the disability element of WTC (and will need to work 30 hours to qualify). if you qualify by IB, you are likely to keep qualifying for the disability element of WTC (at 16 hours) as long as you are 'at a disadvantage in getting a job'.

3. You can get a blue badge even without DLA, its just a harder process.

IQ

skare44

Thanks all for taking the time to reply, i'm a little clearer on the whole thing now, will ring up about WTC tomorrow ..

Cheers .. G!

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OP i find the use of the word "loopy" deeply offensive

cattie

If you phone your local council they should be able to give details of welfare rights organisations in your area who should be able to help you.

fogartyblue.

cattie wrote: »

If you phone your local council they should be able to give details of welfare rights organisations in your area who should be able to help you.

Uuuummmmm yeah - CAB & DIAL.

Both overworked, weeks if not months to see someone and still with no guarantee that you will be seen by someone that actually knows what they are doing!!

I remember with my wife's case. Gave up with CAB as there was a waiting list of at least 5 weeks. (That's assuming that you can manage to get through the 'Madam' at the door that verifies if you can even be seen based on qualifying for Community Legal Aid.)!!

And DIAL, being told no chance 'we are overbooked for weeks'!!

Then I hit on an organisation that are advocates. After drafting a report to the DWP, they came along to our home, took one look at the report and asked if we really wanted their help? Err Yes! Why ask? The manager of the two asked me outright twice if I wanted a job with them!! Said they couldn't have done a better job themselves - so they went down the road!!

Next I tried AGEuk. They offered to complete the form - oh I see you have done that!
They then suggested that I need a welfare rights officer.
Yeah please!!

Well you get CA for your wife - err yes so? Get hold of the LA and ask for a Carers Assessment. Once you get Social Services involved, the WRO of the council can intervene.

Oh why? Because they won't if you are not a SS client.

Isn't that a bit underhanded I asked?

Not really, it's what I tell everyone to do - it gets round the system.

No Thanks!! To damn devious for my likeing - did the job myself in the end.

So don't hold your breath for a WRO that is unless you are prepared to be underhanded, devious and cheeky!!

Ellejmorgan

The descriptors have changed please read up on some threads, they are now saying wheelchairs are the same as walking, crazy i know..please read up on this