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Advice on what benefits

Hi, I am a career for our disabled son and I am in receipt of carers allowance. My husband had an accident and has completely severed the tendons in his right arm (the surgeon can not operate)

My husband is 51 and has been a plasterer since he left school. His arm is becoming weaker and weaker and he is only doing a couple of days a week plastering due to this accident, he Struggles to lift a tv controller up, etc.

What benefits would he/we be entitled to?

Any help and advice would be much appreciated
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  • KMoo
    KMoo Posts: 38 Forumite
    I would say to go for ESA (or no capability for work UC depending on your area) and PIP. With them you would also be able to be considered for HB (if you rent) and Council Tax deductions, aswell as disability premiums ontop of ESA/UC and/or PIP. Loads of helpful info on both either here in the forums, or check Citizens Advice or Benefits for Work websites. (to get the best help from B&W you need to subscribe... while it may be worth it objectively depending on situations the CaB is a great starting point and you can make an appointment to see them instead of relying on understanding everything over the net)
    :wave:
  • nannytone_2
    nannytone_2 Posts: 12,973 Forumite
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    the OP doesn't need to be in receipt of any benefits to claim housing benefit or council tax support.

    they are based solely on household income and capital
  • pmlindyloo
    pmlindyloo Posts: 13,073 Forumite
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    Hi, I am a career for our disabled son and I am in receipt of carers allowance. My husband had an accident and has completely severed the tendons in his right arm (the surgeon can not operate)

    My husband is 51 and has been a plasterer since he left school. His arm is becoming weaker and weaker and he is only doing a couple of days a week plastering due to this accident, he Struggles to lift a tv controller up, etc.

    What benefits would he/we be entitled to?

    Any help and advice would be much appreciated

    Is your husband self employed, an employee, has his own company?

    Am asking because continuing to do only two days a week seems to indicate that he is self employed and still working and earning a wage.

    If he is applying for ESA then he will need a fit note from his doctor.

    What does his doctor say about his continuing to work?
  • antrobus
    antrobus Posts: 17,386 Forumite
    KMoo wrote: »
    I would say to go for ESA (or no capability for work UC depending on your area) and PIP....

    PIP might be a bit of a stretch.

    Having one weak or even non-functioning arm wouldn't affect mobility, so zero points there. And it's difficult to see where sufficient points would be awarded under Daily Living Activities to hit that eight point threshold.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    I agree with Antrobus, its very unlikely he will get PIP
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    What was the accident, any claim to be made
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • KMoo
    KMoo Posts: 38 Forumite
    My mistake on HB and CT.
    And it may be unlikely he get PIP, but as we don't know the extent of injury or effects I was simply offering the suggestion of something for them to look at.
    :wave:
  • Alice_Holt
    Alice_Holt Posts: 6,094 Forumite
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    edited 12 May 2017 pm31 4:38PM
    Unfortunately the ESA Criteria would also be difficult to achieve.
    See: http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/employment-and-support-allowance/start-the-esa-test
    As others have now said PIP would be unlikely:
    http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-self-test

    One possibility might be for you to claim Income Support as a couple (since you are a carer).
    http://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Income-Support-Rules-Carers
    The CAB could advise further. This is a means-tested benefit. so would provide a base level of income should your husband not be able to earn.

    Is there any other work your husband could do?
    Or could you swap roles?
    Alice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.
  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 20,978 Forumite
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    If he is working at least 16 hours week look into working tax credit.
  • Alice_Holt
    Alice_Holt Posts: 6,094 Forumite
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    sheramber wrote: »
    If he is working at least 16 hours week look into working tax credit.

    I think more than 16 hrs is needed for a couple.
    Couple with one or more children - Usually at least 24 hours between you (with one of you working at least 16 hours).
    See https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/working-tax-credit

    Are you getting the disability element of CTC ?
    Alice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.
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