Limited work capacity & working ?

manni

My hubby is on uc and limited work capacity and should be on pip. But was denied it at our tribunal this week devastated beyond belief my hubby is very ill and having treatment im his unpaid carer .

We are struggling financially so i may be forced to go to work and leave my hubby at home and struggle just dont know what else to do speaking to our representative about our decision on the tribunal hearing tomorrow

Does anyone know if i go to work will my hubby lose his limited work capability benefit

Its hard as im dealing with oa of my hands and spine too

Any advise really appreciated

Kimi87

He won't lose his limited capability for work as such.

However your wages will cause the standard UC deduction of 0.55p for every pound earned, once you earn over £411 (if claiming Housing Element) or £684 (if not) a month.

You can use a benefits calculator to estimate various scenarios

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Trevor_PIP

Sorry your tribunal decision was not what you wanted. You can reapply for PIP. Can you not claim Carers Allowance?

manni

Cannot claim carers allowance unles hes awarded pip its all wrong

manni

Thanks kimmi 87 i will look at the calculator :)

Trevor_PIP

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1087653#Comment_1087653

Sorry and point taken, I only know something about PIP.

manni

Hi kimi87 ive checked benefits checker and we would be worse off its all set to fail you no matter which way you turn

Trevor_PIP

@Kimi87 (the message above)

Trevor_PIP

@manni can your husband not apply for LCWRA? This is the higher award to LCW. Just a thought but I have no experience of UC.

manni

Yes Trevor my husband recieves the higher rate of limited work capacity but we have to buy so many extras to help with his conditions and pip would of helped tremendously

The specialists he sees at the hospital have all said he should be on pip

He recieves regular hospital monitered treatment and yet hes still scored a big fat 0 for everything

Our representative has applied for the statement of reasons as they cannot believe my husband has been turned down for pip

But all this is having a negative affect on his illness as stress makes it worse

Trevor_PIP

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1089784#Comment_1089784

Thanks for the reply. Sorry how it has worked out for you. Like you say experts know he should be on PIP but gets 0 points. It is disgusting really. Yes the Statement of Reasons is needed in your case. I hope the representative can find an error of law. Obviously you can start a new claim and claimants have been successful the next time by just re-writing in a different way the content of their review form! Yes a very stressful process which affects all claimants. I hope you get this sorted, but never give up. If we can help here, please ask as there are some very knowledgeable members on the subject of PIP.

chiarieds

Hi @manni - perhaps this info may help: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/benefits-if-you-are-disabled-ill-or-injured/disability-related-expenses/

manni

Ive looked at this website and unfortunately we slip through the net as my husband gets limited work capacity he doesnt get pip as was denied it

He should be on it but the system is floored for genuine people so thrrefore hes not classed as disabled and im an full time unpaid carer for my husband it such a massive strain

It seems like whenever there may be a bit of hope of help no hes not getting pip so he doesnt qualify

So fed up

But going to wait to see if we can apply to the upper tribunal

Thanks everyone for your messages i do appreciate them

Trevor_PIP

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1090046#Comment_1090046

I agree, the PIP system is floored and disgraceful. Some get PIP easy, my friend did and then others have nothing but hassle. I lost the Daily Living Element in one hell of a state, just out of hospital. The Decision Maker called me to say. I still remember her name and from that day on I was never giving up to get the Daily Living Element back and I did. That is why I said to you - don't ever give up! I was driven to get it back because how they go about it by just removing points too!! Best of luck!

manni

ThThank you Trevor ☺️

Im glad you fought them and won shame on them i dont know how they sleep at night

Thanks again il update when i know if we can take it further

In the meantime try and have a happy & safe xmas and hope you all do too 🌲

Trevor_PIP

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1090431#Comment_1090431

Thanks and please do. You can take it further, with a new claim. Claimants have been successful the second time by just rewriting in a different way or words their application form!

Same to you too! 🎄