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I had to give up my job, can I claim anything?

debdeb13debdeb13 Member Posts: 46 Connected
edited July 2019 in What benefits am I entitled to?
Hi I have had to give up my job due to not being well enough  to work it was my choice to leave. My husband works full time i got reffussed pip  would I be able to claim anything
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  • Ami2301Ami2301 Community champion Posts: 7,006 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @debdeb13 sorry to hear what has happened. Have you contacted your local CAB for advice, plus they could do a benefits check to see what you're entitled to. In the meantime, have you used our handy benefit calculator? It will give you an idea of what you may be eligible for, which you can find here. However, it is definitely worth contacting your CAB.
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  • debdeb13debdeb13 Member Posts: 46 Connected
    Hi ami2301  thanks for information will have a look and  ring cab
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  • GarzaGarza Member Posts: 83 Pioneering
    seeing the CAB is a great idea, I am not sure if the fact that you choose to finish work may delay any benefit payments, sure CAB will be able to advise
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  • poppy123456poppy123456 Community champion Posts: 22,214 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi,

    When did you leave your job? Depending on when that was you could possibly be sanctioned for leaving, if DWP think it wasn't good reason.  Did you claim SSP from your employer for 28 weeks before leaving?
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  • debdeb13debdeb13 Member Posts: 46 Connected
    Hi poppy123456 I left 3 months ago unable to as of bad health I was on zero contract hrs 
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  • poppy123456poppy123456 Community champion Posts: 22,214 Disability Gamechanger
    If you've paid enough NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years from April 2016 to March 2018 you maybe able to claim New style ESA but you'll need to check your NI records to see what exactly you've paid. You can check those online here.
    https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record If you've paid enough then you'll need a sick note from your GP to be able to claim this.

    If you haven't paid enough then the only other benefit is Universal credit. This is a means tested benefit and you'll need to claim as a couple with your partner. Whether or not you'll qualify will depend on your household income, savings and capital.

    Community champion and proud winner of the 2019 empowering others award. This award was given for supporting disabled people and their families for the benefit advice i have given to members here on the community.
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