Partner is now to support me

Queenk_2

Hello I am hoping someone can advise me as I was told after being at a second return back to work interview that my partner has to support me as I have been on contribution based ESA for over a year and it has come to an end this month, the adviser said I can't claim for any benefits etc Tho she said possibly DLA but its so hard to receive these days, My sister took the afternoon of work to attend with me and she said that is correct i cant apply for any benefits now and DLA was only option.
I am in my mid forties & have always worked. I have had ovarian cancer five years ago and it has been treated with chemo Resulting in total hysterectomy followed by another mass being taking of my bladder...unfortunately this has left me with severe depression, ME and bladder problems which have been diagnosed by consultants (are in writing) also I am on medication for my illnesses and attend hospital regularly for help and reviews. My partner works full time in the building trade long hours and work is based quite a fair distance away from home, he is leaving at 6 am and returning home about 6 pm then having to help me bathe and change clothes etc depending on how poorly I have been when he is at work, we don't have family to care for me and some days it can be hard being on my own doing everyday tasks, my partner earns over the amount for any tax credit however I do have debt in my own name which we have both been clearing off. My partner also has to take time of work for hospital appointments to accompany me which his bosses are really not happy with him taking time off, we are struggling cash wise and my partner feels he needs to get a night job too now, I can't possibly work as I truly am in pain and am worrying even more since my income has stopped. I find it difficult speaking over the phone and tend to get very emotional having conversations with people on the phone so much so I tend to aviod answering the phone so again my partner has to deal with it all sadly, I feel I need to try and find out where to claim without husband taking anymore time of work and for me to try and sort things out, it's all beginning to take toll on my partner and too be honest previous years I was too ill to even bother so I must be getting a bit better :T Any help I shall take on board & thank you in advance!

Queenk_2

Hi thank you

No my health has stayed fairly level so not reported.

Never been given any info on esa50 where do I ask for it please? The ESA adviser never mentioned it, just said I can't receive anything?
Sorry for being a little vague I am trying to find out and take it in!

Torry_Quine

Queenk wrote: »

Hi thank you

No my health has stayed fairly level so not reported.

Never been given any info on esa50 where do I ask for it please? The ESA adviser never mentioned it, just said I can't receive anything?
Sorry for being a little vague I am trying to find out and take it in!

The ESA 50 is the form that you will have filled in when assessed for ESA. You will still be regularly assessed to get NI credits and if you get into the support group then money will restart

DLA may well be appropriate though from what you say.

It saddens me that so many are taken by surprise after one year and their ESA WRAG stops if on contribution based.:o

Queenk_2

Thank you T Q, so your making I reapply? You can claim again? Why wouldn't the ESA adviser say that then? I am totally confused by this and feeling rather frustrated that I seemed to have been not aware that I can re apply. These illnesses I have make my brain on a go slow sorry...

Torry_Quine

Queenk wrote: »

Thank you T Q, so your making I reapply? You can claim again? Why wouldn't the ESA adviser say that then? I am totally confused by this and feeling rather frustrated that I seemed to have been not aware that I can re apply. These illnesses I have make my brain on a go slow sorry...

No you don't reapply as any new application would run into the same problems.

While on ESA you are periodically reassessed and that is what I am referring to. Have you ever been told how long until your next assesssement is due? As a fellow ME sufferrer I know how hard it is.

Queenk_2

Thanks for your help, it's the first time for me on here and I am just still learning ...
I have been on ESA contribution based for over a year, it has just stopped at the beginning of may. I have had two interviews at job centre regarding getting back to work, the first interview was oct 2012 and second was march 2013 that is when I found out my partner was to support me of his income and I was no longer eligible for ESA. I was told it would end start of may 2013 and it has stopped.

Torry_Quine

Queenk wrote: »

Thanks for your help, it's the first time for me on here and I am just still learning ...
I have been on ESA contribution based for over a year, it has just stopped at the beginning of may. I have had two interviews at job centre regarding getting back to work, the first interview was oct 2012 and second was march 2013 that is when I found out my partner was to support me of his income and I was no longer eligible for ESA. I was told it would end start of may 2013 and it has stopped.

No problem, it isn't easy is it.

[Deleted User]

dla maybe avaliable if you have care and or mobility issues,its not as hard to get as some people make out,if you fill the forms in properly(get help),but hurry up as new dla claims will soon be for the new PIP benefit as dla is being phased out

rogerblack

willber wrote: »

Why??

PIP may be different to DLA, but from what I have heard it is likely that some that cannot get DLA will be awarded PIP.

And a large slice of people who have 'minor' impairments that qualify them for LRM/LRC will be less likely to get anything.
It is hard to generalise - there will be many more losers than winners from DLA.
The DWP is spinning 'better targeted support' - and it is true that more people will get the highest level of PIP.
However, this is only true as a proportion of those entitled - the absolute number goes down, and the numbers entitled in every class of benefit generally drop.

SPELLKASTER

I am in the same boat as you because I have a partner who works and earns over the tax credit threshold.

I cant claim any means tested benefit, and I cant get help with dental treatment etc etc.

I know how frustrated you feel about lack of money.

If I lived on my own financially I would be better off!!

wildwestfan

OP you could ask to be re-assessed and read the descriptors for the support group of ESA and see if you meet any of them. There would be no time limit on payments if you are placed in the support group.