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Being on benefits, should that prevent you going on holiday abroad?

greatsay

im worried what people will say that’s why I’m reluctant to go on holiday. I don’t want to be thought of as a scrounger. Should I worry what people think?

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wilko

Well look at it from their point of view, they are working hard paying taxes and NI and their taxes pay yours and mine benefits, so when they see hear of people living on benefits having holidays abroad when they struggle to have a holiday at home or abroad and run a car and ect you can then understand why some people have a go about people living on benefits living a better or good a life as they are and not having paid into, some have and getting this happy go lucky life style. Those claiming benefits because of their disability or from accidents are looked upon as deserving cases they are in the position through no fault of their own. This is what people have c convade to me since I have became a disabled person over the last two years. Comments like well you have paid in over the last forty years, you didn't go out down the pub every week, you don't smoke, you don't drive a nearly new car, you have had only two holidays abroad while you where working doing a second job to pay for it. Some people live on the edge of poverty by their life style and expect the government, tax payer, DWP, NHS to put it right for them. It can't go on for ever, what's the answer???

oldngrumpy

I went away for my impending 50th birthday to Australia in October last year for three months.
And before anybody starts with any snide comments..I have been saving for this for over ten years.
I had a few people question me re: How I could afford this..
Simple I live a basic lifestyle. Dont smoke, hardly drink, and hardly go out! So I have earned this once in a lifetime trip. They are mostly jealous. Just go away. Enjoy yourself. You only live once

whistles

I am getting to the point of its nobody's business.

If you have a legitimate reason to claim them you do, end of.
We all know it's not about having paid into the system because, it looks into your contributions for the past two years.

And while I'm on the subject, what's a holiday? That's suggests a break from something.
My conditions go where I do!!

janice_in_wonderland

In this day & age families live all over the place so it’s obvious they want to spend time together and why shouldn’t they?

Yes there are are people who may resent someone having a hol for whatever reason so if they worry you just keep it to yourself

Fluctuating symptoms may mean a hol being cancelled so it’s worth checking ins policies well in advance in case a claim needs to be made before/during/after

All of those who resent others will
eventually understand when they experience a friend or relative or even themselves suffering from whatever symptoms affecting their quality of life

wishing those who can make it a happy hol

ricky1040

its a toughie isnt it. certainly debatable. i guess as long as you arent lying about your condition and you cannot work because of it and you dont have crazy money in the bank already then its fine. i guess most people think how can this person go on a huge trip etc etc. but i guess its dependant on the situation. my best friend libes in scotland and i make the trip twice a year to see her but i need taxis and assistance to make the trip and isually i spend the next day in bed paying for it. but when most times your stuck at home these things can make life more bareable. so as i said as long as you really are disabled and it really causes you to be unable to work and you can make the trip then its noones business but your own. being on benifets isnt a contract to say stop living life. its a benifet to help you live it more independantly when you have a disability and cant afford too and you cant work to support yourself. also many people have worked and paid taxes for decades before being on benifets.

whistles

I did get asked if I had been abroad in the the last year for my pip claim. Did anyone else?
I laughed because I do not own a passport.

pereto

Just go away if you want to, I wouldnt care what anyone else thinks i have minimum of 3 weeks 4 times a year abroad. Just because you cant work doesnt mean you cant travel.

WelshBlue

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1056038#Comment_1056038

7 years later I hope they've been and come back 😉

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pereto

yes whats wrong with 4, They really help me cope. I love watching GB news plus they always have someone on the left to argue counter points so you get a broad discussion with different opinions :-)

pereto

So I should not have them then, just stay at home and sit indoors or only travel in great britain instead? Thanks.

Autumnleaf

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1056275#Comment_1056275

Agree

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Wibbles

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/152202#Comment_152202

What's that got to do with a non-means tested benefit ?

I hope that you told them what they could do with the question …..?

Littlefatfriend

Always Greatsay there will be people ready and willing to judge all of us. What do they pretend to know that I/we don't?

Philosophically speaking I couldn't prove to you that I (or anyone else) exists. This could all be a dream you're having.

I'd question most what right anyone else has to judge me. They've no idea what it's really like to be me. As I don't them. As long as they aren't harming anyone else, their lives and choices are none of my business.

I very much encourage you to live your own life. Make your own decisions that are best for you. It's nobody else's business and regrets are only bad for us.

That I travelled as widely as I could when I could gives me great comfort now that I no longer can.

As the song sang more than once, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think...

😺

SM9346

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1057665#Comment_1057665

I can’t work and there was a period I went away abroad 3 times last year for a total less than 14 days combined. That was with family who help me when I’m abroad otherwise I wouldn’t be go. Reading this thread I feel I now can’t go away anywhere abroad now.

SM9346

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1057665#Comment_1057665

For some reason it’s not letting me edit the post.

But if I go abroad each time I have a family member with me at all times otherwise I can’t go as I need someone with me at all times. Reading one or two replies to this thread I feel I can’t go abroad anymore due to being disabled.

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Schildpad

I am not nor a really try as it seems to much hassle. Apparently I heard you have to let them know you are going to be away. . I find being in benefits a curse more than a blessing. ...so no. I probably won't but not because of what people will say but more because I have to report I am travelling.. why?…

SM9346

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1058154#Comment_1058154

Last year I went away 3 times abroad under 14 days combined all together with family each time. I don’t have 2 week holidays 3-4 times a year. Couldn’t afford to anyway. I was away a few weeks back for a few days abroad with family and it was great. Might be going away on 2/3 weeks time again but waiting to see on a few things first.

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1058154#Comment_1058154

I had to report to UC I was going abroad a month ago. Very easily to do online but they ask for the reason why.