Hi, my name is Dixi216!

Dixi216
Dixi216 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
in Start here and say hello!
Hi I’m dixi n new  here just found the site 
I’m currently waiting on major spinal surgery but 2 days  before my surgery in February I was told management said it’s too dangerous to operate and past to to another hospital who also refused me so now waiting for Addenbrooks referral x 
Not working and relying on pip I need more income of some sort x I read some one did crafts to sell I do to it keeps me busy n Sain but doesn’t earn me money if there’s any benefits or grants I can obtain I’d be great full to be told about them x 
enjoy the rest of ur weekend 
d x 

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi and welcome to the community 

    It's hard to advise what you kay be entitled too without knowing your circumstances eg who you live with , your age   your housing type   savings etc 

    I suggest you try doing a benefits calculator available on gov website so you can enter all your details or get a benefits check with a local advice centre 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Hi,
    If you've worked and paid the correct amount of NI contributions in tax years April 2019 to March 2021 then you'll be able to claim New style ESA with a fit note from your GP.
    There's also Universal Credit but it's a means tested benefit so if you live with a partner you claim as a couple and both of your circumstances will be taken into consideration. If you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 you'll be excluded from claiming.
    If you claim both of those together the ESA will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.


  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,536 Championing
    Hello there @Dixi216 and welcome to the community, thanks for your query, and I hope you're enjoying your weekend too!

    Turn2Us have a benefits calculator you could use to find out what benefits you might be entitled to, which I hope is useful. 

    If you'd like to explore the forum, you'd be welcome to head to our categories page, to browse different topics for discussion.

    Do keep us updated with how your referral goes, I'm sorry to hear it wasn't the outcome you were after previously. If there's anything else you need a hand with, please just ask :)

    Alex

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