should people on benefit not be allowed to go on holiday?

elsien

Better to make that decision now, then while you’re away without your support networks. Your insurance should cover you if you’re not able to go because you’re not well enough – I think you said before that you have your mental health conditions included?

williewonder

elsien said:

Better to make that decision now, then while you’re away without your support networks. Your insurance should cover you if you’re not able to go because you’re not well enough – I think you said before that you have your mental health conditions included?

I do have everything included, insurance has to be approved by the deputyship. If I cancel for MH related issues I won't be able to get insurance for the future and I can't go abroad with insurance. 

elsien

It’s not going to rule you out of having insurance forever, but it would cost more and they would want to be sure you were stable.

Anyway, one step at a time. See what your psychiatrist thinks, see if you are able to step things down a bit. Use the techniques that have worked for you in the past.
And when you do go I hope you have a great time.

sevenhills

You seem to be genuinely claiming benefits, so it's up to you how you spend it.
People that work, also receive benefits, should they be allowed to go on holidays?
People do get jealous of people claiming benefits, I doubt they would want your life. It's ok if your support workers to share their feelings, so long as it's done in a professional way.
My ex wife receives benefits, the same or perhaps slightly more, I would not swap places.

Work is good for people, I often volunteer, which is just working for free.