What, if any, benefits am I entitled to?

elmo1971

I have severe Dyslexia, Irlens,Dysprexia awaiting for my Autism diagnosis. 
What if any benefits am I entitled to?

steve51

Hi @elmo1971

Good Afternoon & Welcome it’s great to meet you today.

I am one of a team of Community Champion’s here at Scope.

We have got some info on “Benefit’s” within our site.

Are you currently on any Benefit’s?????

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/benefits/

Please please let me know if you need any help with this info????

@steve51

janer1967

Hi @elmo1971 Welcome to the community glad you have joined us.

Unfortately without knowing a bit more about your circumstances it would be hard to comment on what benefits you are entitled to. It all depends on household income , your housing situation, when you worked etc

You can always use a benefits calculator to enter your details these are on the gov website r there is one on here under the benefits section

You couls also apply for PIP but that is dependant on how your condition affects your daily living against the descriptors. Again there is lots of information about PIP here

Have a look around and if there is anything you want to know just ask

elmo1971

I am a carer fot my partner. We have no savings or property or incoming earnings. My parner is in receipt of high PIP for mobility and care. Plus ESA put will never be able to return to work. I am Carers Allowance and nothing else.

janer1967

@poppy123456 can you advise here 

poppy123456

Thanks for the tag @janer1967

Hi and welcome,

I'm assuming you're living together as a couple, is that correct? If so then are you claim ESA as a couple? If you're not sure then it will be helpful to know how much ESA your partner receives every fortnight and then i'll be able to advise you further.