HiCan anyone help, I have WG and wondered if I can claim any benifits, I have no idea about this ?

[louisej]

[Zebra]

Hi! There are a few options. It all depends on the extent of your medical condition - your mobility and care needs (which may mean you can claim Disability Living Allowance) - and whether or not health prevents you from working. If it does (and you are not in employment and therefore in receipt of sick pay) then you could apply for Employment Support Allowance and for the other benefits that come with being out of work such as Council Tax and Housing or Mortgage Interest Payments.

This link may help you: direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPe...

If you contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau, they will be able to help you see which benefits you qualify for and to guide you through the applications.

Please feel free to contact me as you think of questions too.

I have Behcet's Syndrome and have been on various benefits for the past 2 years due to my health.

Best wishes

Zoe

[PatriciaAnn]

Hi Zebra

Best to get some info on what might be appropriate for you. If you decide to claim DLA (Disability Living Allowance) the Trust has a great deal of information on how to go about applying for DLA and completing the forms etc.

Patrica

[John_Mills Volunteer]

if you go to worksandbenefits.co.uk you will be able to download certain documents that may help. If you pay £10 you can download certain guides to help you apply and complete forms. As Zebra has said Citirzens Advice can help you complete forms. Please contact Zebra if you would like some one to one help with applying and completing forms, she does have a wealth of experience.