Is there enything claim

carol10
carol10 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
in Benefits and income
I’m finished work me finished not them paid off getting thro I’ll health getting 800 have pay full rent full ct is there enything I can claim I’m 64 struggling this is private 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    You say you’re getting 800, is that £800 and what is this for please? Is it a pension? 
    Are you currently claiming any benefits? Sorry but more information is needed before anyone can help you further.
  • carol10
    carol10 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Month no other benefits 
  • carol10
    carol10 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Sorry from another job pension 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,469 Championing
    Hi @carol10 :) 

    It seems as though you had some trouble posting at first. This is something other people have experienced, so we're looking into it currently. 

    I've got a few questions for you, if that's okay? 
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    You can reply by emailing community@scope.org.uk if you'd prefer. 

    I've closed your duplicate posts, but haven't deleted them for now. This isn't because you've done anything wrong. It's just so that we can use them to look into this issue. I hope that makes sense!
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    I see from another thread that the £800 is a pension. New style ESA maybe possible if you’ve paid the correct amount of NI contributions in tax years April 2019 to March 2021. As your pension is more than £85 per week there will be a 50p/week deduction in the ESA for every £1 over that amount. 
    Your monthly pension works out as £184 per week. This means that there will be about £50/ week deduction for your ESA. As the ESA pays £77 per week before deductions you will only be entitled to about £27/week. 
    If placed into the Support Group this will increase by about £40/week from 14th week if your claim. You will need a fit note to be able to claim this. 
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance
    There’s also Universal Credit but as it’s a means tested benefit if you live with a partner you need to claim as a couple and your joint circumstances will be taken into consideration. 
    Your pension will reduce your entitlement £1 for £1 so there may not be any entitlement. You will need to use a benefits calculator to check. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=63538ee5-00d9-4146-897d-93799ff48633
    You can also look at claiming PIP. It’s not means tested but whether you qualify will depend on exactly how your health conditions affect you. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/

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