Feeling let down by the system

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webby1212

Feeling very let down by the system which is supposed to help ,My hubby has had Major back surgery and has been left with very numb foot,leg .
It looks like this is going to be how it is . We have just my wages to live on , no help at all . He has always been in work ,always paid his tax and insurance , we tried for several benefits but have been turned down , I don't get it we are struggling to keep our heads above water and often go without so the bills are paid . I earn 16000.00 a year before tax and stoppages, we have a mortgage that must be paid and poll tax as well as everything else ,why has the system we have paid into all our lives not want to help . My hubby can t walk far but tries his best .He will not go into a job centre which doesn't t help but surely we should be entitled to some help . 

poppy123456

Hi,

As you work then your husband won't be entitled to any means tested benefits. Contributions based ESA is possible if he's paid enough National Insurance contributions from working in the previous 2 tax years.

There's also PIP which has replaced DLA. This isn't means tested so your income won't affect his claim. PIP isn't about a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect you daily. There's a PIP self test he can complete to see what he could possibly score, it's only a guide so please remember that. http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

Evidence will be needed to support a claim because they rarely contact anyone for this.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/before-claiming/check-you-are-eligible/