How does being in a Mental Hospital affect benefits

eggyf7

Hi

Im really struggling at the moment with my Paranoid Schizophrenia and feeling very low and feeling like maybe a stint in hospital would benefit me.

Im currently on ESA support group and middle rate care low mobility DLA, HB and CTB. What would happen with these if i was in hospital recovering?

Indie_Kid

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/information__resources/benefits/illness,_injury_and_disability/benefits_and_hospital.aspx

billywilly

eggyf7 wrote: »

Hi

Im really struggling at the moment with my Paranoid Schizophrenia and feeling very low and feeling like maybe a stint in hospital would benefit me.

Im currently on ESA support group and middle rate care low mobility DLA, HB and CTB. What would happen with these if i was in hospital recovering?

Assuming that your rent & Council Tax is paid for you by the state, you won't need much money whilst in hospital - you get 3 meals a day and a warm bed to sleep in provided free of charge.
I was in a secure unit back in 1999, the food was wonderful, had my own room en suite and TV.
I couldn't get off the ward so I didn't need a penny.

PixieDust

As far as PIP is concerned, you have to be in for 30 consecutive nights before it will affect the benefit. this is what I was told last month when I phoned regarding my recent instay.