Is there anything I can claim?

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LyndaJohnson54
LyndaJohnson54 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited March 2019 in Benefits and income
I have been recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine. Have suffered with my back most of my life but put up with it. Do mostly manual work. I'm 54 and condition has got progressively worse. Long periods of sitting, driving, heavy lifting cause pain. Some burning discomfort. Doctors have not given me any long term advice, had physio but I still suffer. My current job as a delivery driver isn't ideal but I need the money. I'm single and live alone. Any advice if I can claim anything and work fewer hours. 

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @LyndaJohnson54 welcome to the community! 

    Here are 3 benefits you may be eligible for
    • ESA - Employment Support Allowance
    • PIP - Personal Independence Payment
    • UC - Universal Credit
    Each benefits explains the eligibility criteria and how to apply.

    Let us know if you need any further help :)
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Hi,

    I'd advise you to speak to a local advice centre near you. This way you'll be able to tell them all your circumstances and they'll be able to give you further advice.
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hi @LyndaJohnson54, welcome to the community!
     There's some great advice above from both @poppy123456 and @Ami2301
    If you decide to apply and need any help with the application process, please don't hesitate to ask.
  • LyndaJohnson54
    LyndaJohnson54 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you