Is there anything I should be claiming?

Hi,

It's extremely difficult to advise on an internet forum without knowing all of your details, like income, do you have children etc.

When was the decision made on the PIP? Did you ask for the MR then Tribunal if that failed? If you didn't why not? PIP isn't awarded based on a diagnosis, it's how your conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activities against the PIP descriptors.

To be able to claim a Contributions based benefit like ESA then you need to have worked and paid enough NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years.

You say you're not eligible for tax relief? do you mean working tax credits?

You maybe entitled to something from Universal credit but that will totally depend on your circumstances but as UC is means tested benefit then you would claim as a couple.

Do you rent or own your home?

Have you used a benefits calculator and out all of your details into that, it will tell you if you're entitled to any UC or not.

There's 10 daily living descriptors and 2 mobility ones. It's not just about being able to dress yourself and move. It's not about a diagnosis either, it's how those conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activities against the PIP descriptors. If you don't meet the descriptors you won't score the points. The evidence you send should state exactly how your conditions affect you.

If the decision on the PIP was within the last 13 months then you're still within the time to request the MR and then Tribunal, if that fails.