Am I entitled to anything as I have diabetes, asthma, depression and PCOS?

BrianMcFaddenfan07

I have tried to apply for pip for my asthma and depression, but I was refused even though when I originally applied myself and my fiance were living in his parents hometown, but now we are living in our hometown and all we are getting is our UC and my fiance's wages, which are gonna be less next month as his hours are dropping from 12 to 10. He only works part time as a cleaner.

poppy123456

PIP isn’t awarded based on any diagnosis. It wouldn’t have made any difference living with parents either. 

What they look at is exactly how your conditions affect you against the 12 PIP activities. 

If your health condition limits your capability to work then you can report a change of circumstances and report your health condition for UC. You will need to send fit notes without any gaps until a decision is made on the work capability assessment. 

If found to have LCWRA then you’ll be entitled to extra money from the 4th month after you reported your health condition. Unless your partner is already receiving the LCWRA element in your claim because you can only receive 1 per claim. See link for details. https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-disability-universal-credit

BrianMcFaddenfan07

I was on LCW but I didn't get anything as I was apparently on the work and health program even though it was my fiance, but they wouldn't have it.

racyguy

Having any form of illness or disability is thankfully not a perquisite to being able to get a PIP award.
Many people have undiagnosed issues and claim PIP. 
The question is that you have to demonstrate how your life is affected using the descriptors that make up PIP. 

poppy123456

You only receive extra money if found to have LCWRA.

Tori_Scope

Have you had a look through to see whether the PIP descriptors apply to you, or whether you may qualify for LCWRA @BrianMcFaddenfan07? I know it can all be a bit confusing, so please do let us know if there's anything you're unsure about. 

I'm sorry to hear that you've been living with depression. How's your mental health been lately? 

BrianMcFaddenfan07

@Tori_Scope it's been ok ty.
I haven't had a look yet. But I might have a look in a bit

BrianMcFaddenfan07

@Tori_Scope I've just had a look on the government website about the different benefits and I got really really confused.

I'm also hoping to be able to get a trainee healthcare assistant job at my local hospital as they have a training course for it 

poppy123456

BrianMcFaddenfan07 said:

@Tori_Scope I've just had a look on the government website about the different benefits and I got really really confused.

You're already claiming UC and this has replaced all the old benefits such as Income Related ESA/JSA, Income Suppport and tax credits.

New style ESA wouldn't be possible if you haven't worked in tax years April 2019 to March 2021. Even if you did qualify, claiming this as well as UC there would be no financial gain because it's deducted in full from any UC entitlement.

PIP isn't means tested and not part of UC and would be the only other benefit to look at claiming. Before doing so i would advise you to get some expert advice to check you qualify.