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  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Cool thnks Lisa
    No I havent applied for any benifit as I dont even know if I m eligible as am a Portuguese national from goa .but instead keen of getting a job which can b gud and am able to do so

  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    I dont hv a license to drive  just a PROVISIONAL would like to have a bus pass 
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    You can still claim universal credit that is done online go to univerdil credit on search bar then go to put a claim in then just follow the instructions  because you have a disability you can put in a claim for pip  you get this even if you work  phone them and they will tell you I will send you the phone number for pip  or if  you type personal independent payments the phone number will come up 
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Thnks will try to do so
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    But I dont know if I am eligible as it's been only a month since here
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Thanks so much though
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    You can put in a claim with  your local bus company but you need to be Vladimir g a benefit first but do claim pip  and universal credit as that will help you 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Universal Credit is a means tested benefit and claiming this will depend on your circumstances. As you are not a UK national then you will first have to pass the Habitual Residence test, details here in this link. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/claiming-benefits-if-youre-from-the-EU/before-you-apply/check-if-you-can-pass-the-habitual-residence-test-for-benefits/
    As you've only been here in the UK for 1 month then it's unlikely that you'll be able to claim successfully.

    PIP, to be eligible to claim this you must have lived in the UK for 2 of the last 3 years so unfortunately, you won't be able to claim this. https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility




  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Thanks for the info Lisa  atleast am not in doubt now
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Thank you Poppy been helpful 
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    It doesn't make any difference you are entitled to so.ethong 
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    You are entitled to something have you got a national insurance number  and you also need a right to work in this country evidence 
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Hi Lisa tat was very helpful getting correct details am very thankful to all of u 
    Yes Lisa I am in and out of the uk for years but not for long periods and now too came here so tat I dont loose my settlement status due to brexit was here last year too though was partially disable but had to go to goa as was being treated there I came here on oct 25 and flew back on 12 dec as was in pain so had to undergo 3 more surgeries for the same. 
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Even now am not sure about my situation but willing to take up some job 
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    More over worried tat I am living at my sisters place though I help out in wateverway I can cleaning etc though she insists but am capable in doing those 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,136 Championing
    Hi @lesLY1 - I would advise that you look at the links that Poppy has given. Her advice on benefits, etc. is excellent. I'm sure Lisa means well, & is trying to help, but, having myself been a member of Scope's online community for 16 months myself, rather than Lisa's 2 weeks, I have seen how much Poppy knows, & how she helps people.
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Yes Lisa I did work here in the past but at that time had met with one accident only but had pain so left the job I worked only for a month for m&S as a loader in the warehouse then gave up in a month was having an implant too at tat time 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    lisathomas50 said:
    It doesn't make any difference you are entitled to so.ethong 

    I'm sorry but you can't just advise someone that they will be entitled to benefits, without knowing all of their exact circumstances. To claim UC Lesly will need to pass the HRT if this isn't possible then a claim for UC will not be possible.

    For PIP then as the gov.uk link advises you need to be in the UK for 2 out of the past 3 years.
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    Yes very true but it was me not forwarding my details clearly 
  • lesLY1
    lesLY1 Online Community Member Posts: 263 Contributor
    I just brought it out today 
    Actually hv been in and out of the uk for years but not on a lengthy stretch I think I will hv to start back again 
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