Hi, my name is Hobble27! Am I entitled to any benefits?

Hobble27
Hobble27 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited November 2022 in Benefits and income
I’m going to have a full knee replacement in November and I will be unable to work for a while. Am I entitled to any benefits i’m self employed, thanks

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    If you’ve paid the correct amount of NI contributions in tax years April 2019 to March 2021 then you can claim New style ESA you will need a fit note to claim this. If over 25 it pays £77 per week.
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance
    You can also use a benefits calculator to check entitlement to Universal Credit. As it’s a means tested benefit whether you’re entitled will depend on your circumstances. If you live with a partner you claim as a couple. If you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 you’re excluded from claiming. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=575b3443-14bd-4191-9c0b-e438b612048e
    If you claim both together the ESA will be deducted in full from the UC.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,471 Championing
    Welcome to the community @hobble27 :) I like your username!

    Have you had a chance to look at the resources that poppy123456 signposted you to? 

    The benefits system can be difficult to understand and navigate, but we have plenty of knowledgeable members who are on hand to help where they can.

    How are you feeling about your upcoming surgery? 

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