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5 years 5 months ago #221710 by dunkley M
Hi Everyone, Can anyone advise me of the starting point to apply for early retirement on ill health grounds. My GP and Psychotherapist are fully supportive in my pursuing this course of action. I am 63 years old with a debilitating and complex Mental/Psychological condition, first diagnosed in 2006 via the DSM IV assessment. Prior to this I became ill/psychotic/self- harmed/attempted suicide/hospitalization/broken in 1996. I managed to work again for 2yrs 7mths before crashing again in 2015. Its been a long long haul to get this far. I'm in receipt of ESA (support group), DLA, middle rate care-low rate mobility, and my wife gets carer's allowance. Sadly, I have attempted suicide three times in the last twelve months. Therapy, (self funded for 18mths now) is essential to help me identify how 'triggers' effect my daily/hourly existence. I am fortunate to have a very supportive family. I will be most grateful if someone can point me in the right direction. Thank you

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5 years 5 months ago #221711 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Early Retirement on Mental Health Grounds
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I'm afraid this is not something that we advise on in the forum.

Get face to face to face advice, do an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town or county.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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