can my husband get benefits if hes self employed

[knipper]

my husband has total obliteration of both hips. he is an electrician who works on cranes and hoists but cant climb at the present time. Hes on the waiting list for total hip replacement do you think he can claim DLA

[Hidden]

He should be able to claim both DLA and ESA but I think he will have to produce his books to show he has paid tax/ni - the hoops you have to jump through are even more intricate for self employed people.

[knipper in reply to Hidden]

not sure what esa is hes applied for dla been told got to wait 8 weeks for descion in the meantime bills and mortgage are mounting up what about working tax credits would hip replacements count as a disability, i cant pay everything hes paid his tax and NI. and completed tax self assessment online, there are so many hoops just to get some help and when you ask questions you dont always get the truth