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Working part time, is there any means of assistance I can ask for?

Hi,
I'm in need of advice, I have been suffering with Oesteoathyritis for the past 23 years. I have recently had a total knee replacement and have been told that the other knee needs replacing also. Is there any means of assistance I can ask for as, I've been on SSP since December and I'm only now doing part time back in work. My usual income was £1800 but, I'm only now taking home £500.
I'm in need of advice, I have been suffering with Oesteoathyritis for the past 23 years. I have recently had a total knee replacement and have been told that the other knee needs replacing also. Is there any means of assistance I can ask for as, I've been on SSP since December and I'm only now doing part time back in work. My usual income was £1800 but, I'm only now taking home £500.
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Hello @Reme623 Pleased to meet you welcome.
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I am unsure of an answer to your question. There will be members of our community or a member of our team may be able to answer.
Have a look around our website for further information and advice.
I know benefits are complex and confusing.
You could speak to CAB they have expertise and knowledge on benefits.
Please if we can help and advise with anything else please ask.
Please take care.
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Welcome to the community, have you tried filling in a benefits calculator? You could try filling in the PIP self test too to see if you could be entitled to this.
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If you have a few minutes to spare, we'd appreciate your feedback on our online community.
Do you know how to go about applying etc?
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If you have a few minutes to spare, we'd appreciate your feedback on our online community.
For PIP you would apply by phone. There is more information on that here: Personal Independence Payment. Be sure to read through the descriptors etc first.
You could also put in for a Universal Credit top up which you can apply for online here: Universal Credit.
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If you have a few minutes to spare, we'd appreciate your feedback on our online community.