Struggling big time. What help can we get?

jimmyflynn123

Hi everyone I’m currently on pip standard rate,I’m struggling big time having to sell my business because I’m that bad,I’m worried with savings as we will only have around 10k left I’ve had my housing association house changed for my arthritis etc but scared to what we can get any help from some please.

janer1967

Hi 

You may be able to claim uc it's a means tested benefit but the savings cap is 16k but there 8s a reduction for savings over 6k 

Another possibility is new style esa which isn't means tested but you need to have paid the required ni contributions in 2 prev tax years 

You could try a benefits calculator found on gov website to enter your details and see what you may be entitled to 

Or seek advice from an agency like welfare rights or cab for a full benefit check