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alice3395
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hi
i work full time can I claim for any payments. I find it hard to walk any distance as my back gives me grief. Where I work is only 5 mins away but I still use my car. I was also wondering if I get to see a doc can they help with going swimming as been told it’s good for my back. My hubby does not work so I get working tax credits for him as classed as low income. I know I have babbled on a little sorry for that
i work full time can I claim for any payments. I find it hard to walk any distance as my back gives me grief. Where I work is only 5 mins away but I still use my car. I was also wondering if I get to see a doc can they help with going swimming as been told it’s good for my back. My hubby does not work so I get working tax credits for him as classed as low income. I know I have babbled on a little sorry for that
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my hubby had a valve replacement in his heart about 10 years ago and has not been able to work a few years back had a pacemaker fitted. But we do not claim anything as thought you could not.
It is possible that both your husband and your self could claim PIP.
PIP is non means tested so you can claim and continue to work
PIP is to help people that have difficulty with certain daily activities and mobility
Have a look at the B&W self test, complete it for each of you and see
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
It is a good idea to get a full benefits check from CAB or similar
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i have checked that out and we are both able to do most things unaided. The only problem I have is walking, standing still to long and sitting to long. My husband manages daily things fine. What annoys me is the prescription charges he is on Warfarin and if he does not take this he could die. But we still have to pay for it. Sorry rant over.
If you are on a low income you can apply for an HC2 cert
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme/hc2-certificates-full-help-health-costs
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