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I'm not entitled to was and am on severe disability for depression and sight loss
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Lauramitch77
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How can I get help I'm not for for work by the least am suffering severe depression and have relapsed alot what other financial help can I get it's stressing me out more them trying to get me to work I also have very bad anxiety attacks ie pains in chest ECT
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Hello.. are you seeing any Mental Health Specialists? Get them and any Specialists and Gps you see to write letters... you have to gather evidence, proof of how you are affected by your Disabilities ...
its not what you got
its how it affects you every day... -
Hi @Lauramitch77
How are you?
We have a benefits checker which might help identify what financial help you can get:
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/check
If you might find it easier to have a chat with someone - our helpline is free (open 9-5) on 0808 800 3333.
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