Date: 09.08.2014
From: chrissy
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Subject: can i claim incapacity benefit
Hi all ive not been on for a while, can anyone help me i have severe R.A ive not worked for 7yrs i get high mobility dla and middle care, my doc gave me a 6mth sick note, but didnt bother to claim because a friend said i wouldnt get nothing cause my husband works full time,is this true dos anyone know thanks chrissy.x
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Date: 09.08.2014
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: can i claim incapacity benefit
Hi Chrissy, incapacity benefit has been phased out. I think, though I'm not sure, you can claim for a new benefit, ESA, for a year.
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Date: 10.08.2014
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: can i claim incapacity benefit
hi chrissy , you can claim ESA https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/overview he advice you were given by your friend was wrong & should have claimed incapacity benifit , ESA is in two groups , working & support & with severe RA you should get into the support group this forum may help you & give some guide to what ESA is all about , get some help to fill the forms in & get other information to back up your claim , it may save you from having a medical http://thefullfacts.com/esa/forum/index.php?sid=7ef51a6e41933a4bc63da36600dc6d56
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Date: 11.08.2014
From: chrissy
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Subject: Re: can i claim incapacity benefit
Thanks for your replys,but dos it matter my husband earns over 22grand a year will that go against me.x
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Date: 11.08.2014
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: can i claim incapacity benefit
I think you should just apply, Chrissy. I'm sure you are entitled for at least a year, regardless of what your husband is earning. I'm not sure what happens after that.
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Date: 11.08.2014
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: can i claim incapacity benefit
chrissy , you should claim just to get your stamp paid , You can apply for ESA if you are employed, self-employed, unemployed or a student on Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment.
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Date: 12.08.2014
From: chrissy
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Subject: Re: can i claim incapacity benefit
Thanks you all so much for replying,i will give it a go.
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