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My husband has had to give up a full time job to be my carer

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sammy44
sammy44 Community member Posts: 18 Courageous
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Hi my husband has had to give up q full time job to be my carer so I put in for uc from the 30th nov so on the 5th jan we didn't get a penny because he got his last pay packet that day but they said and I hope that it will be normal on the 5th but I'm in titled to housing element and the work related and the carer and I get the new style esa support and pip enhanced but I'm waiting for my council tax reduction so hope I get that it's so stressful as I caught covid and my health is bad 

I wasn't entitled to dhp either 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,668 Disability Gamechanger
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    When claiming UC any earnings received during your monthly assessment period will reduce your UC by 55% after the work allowance. If you had claimed UC after he received his last wages then this would have been better but they don't tell you that, which i think they should. Your ESA will also be deducted in full from any UC entitlement. Thankfully, he had his wages which i'm sure will help.

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • sammy44
    sammy44 Community member Posts: 18 Courageous
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    Hope I will get it this month as its stressful 
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    I'm sorry to hear that you caught coronavirus, and that your health is bad @sammy44. Are you receiving enough support from your medical team to help you manage the effects of this? 
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  • sammy44
    sammy44 Community member Posts: 18 Courageous
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    Hi Tori I havnt been no and been very depressed 
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hello @sammy44 how are you today?

    I'm sorry to hear about how you've been feeling. Have you spoken to your GP about how you need more support, and explained the impact on your mental health? It might be worth taking someone you trust with you to an appointment, or having them speak over the phone with you, as that can help with getting the support you need. 

    Mind has lots of useful resources on self-care and strategies to help when feeling low or depressed, which you might find useful to have a look at. And if you ever feel like you need to talk to anyone about how you're feeling, you can text SHOUT to 85258, for free support, day or night, 24/7. 

    If you feel like we can offer you any additional support, please don't hesitate to ask.

    Alex
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @sammy44 I'm just checking in today, how have you been doing this last week?
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