What financial help can I get?

libbya

Hello my name is Libby !

steve51

Hi @libbya

Welcome to our online community/website.

Please please let me know if I can offer you any help & support ???????????

libbya

I have been receiving contribution based ESA benefit since last October when I had to give my job up due to my Osteoarthritis.  I was assessed as fit to work in July which I appealed against. I won my appeal on 13/10 
This benefit is due to end on 22/10. I have been told I can only register for JSA but only to have my NI paid for me. I am 60 yrs old and have little prospect for work. My husband works full time and I receive 2 small private pensions each month but I need something g to replace what I used to earn
Is there any other benefit I can claim ?

Sam_Alumni

Hi @libbya
Welcome to the community, take a look at the benefits calculator here to see what you could be entitled to.

CockneyRebel

Hi Libby and welcome

Have you made a claim for PIP ?

It is a benefit for people who have difficulty with everyday tasks. Some people with arthritis fall into this catagory so it might be worth taking the self test.

 http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

CR

libbya

I already have PIP but my ESA finishes on 22/10

CarolY15

my arthritis was diagnosed as mild its in my fingers, and getting worst- some everyday tasks like cooking, washing and toileting are difficult - my hands are weak so cannot hold things sometimes I cannot even turn a page-I just want to check if I could get assistance to with these tasks 

Hannah_Alumni

@CarolY15 Have you used one of the Benefit Calculators? They will tell you what you are eligible to claim. I wanted to comment and ask if you are getting support with your arthritis? I'm so sorry to hear it is getting worse in your fingers.