Disability help

[callisto30]

I'm currently working full time but my contract is about to run out. I've been struggling working full time so thought about going part time. Does anyone know if I could get esa or disability or anything to top up my earnings?

[ladymoth]

You may be able to get some tax credits to top up your earnings - it depends how much you earn in the first place.

You might be able to get ESA if you can prove you have a level of disability. Here's a link to the application form which will show you what level of disability is eligible:

dwp.gov.uk/advisers/claimfo...

Best Wishes

Moffy x

[Hidden]

I was just about to say you can claim dla when working when I realised its now PIP and I have no idea who is going to be eligible for that

[ladymoth]

I apologise for writing ESA, when I should have put DLA! Oops!

[callisto30 in reply to ladymoth]

Thanks for the info guys. They've changed the benefits so much it's difficult to know what anythings called now. There's not even benefits advisors anymore who you can just go to chat to for advice.

Think I'll just have to apply and see what happens.

Thanks again x

[Hidden]

Ohh I just though we have the new updated work and benefits guides ... I am not thinking this evening.. If you email

[e-mail] and put the heading benefits Mdaisy will send you the new updated benefit and work claims forms and advice...

Sorry .. Blames it on fibro fog....

VG x

[callisto30 in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks, I'll do that x

[LindseyMid]

Here is info on Work & Fibro:

fibroaction.org/Pages/work-...

and Benefits & Fibro:

fibroaction.org/Pages/benef...

[sadoldred]

I have just had a new form DLA to reapply and it is DLA and not the PIP forms that they have sent me. I have been told by CAB that they wont be sending PIP out round here until June, so get your forms in now x