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5 years 5 months ago #241299 by Bobajob
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My wife has been told she just has a couple of months to live (Cancer) ANY advice is welcome on what benefits she can claim for, she used to work but this is now out of the window.
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5 years 5 months ago #241308 by Gordon
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Bobajob
So sorry to hear this.
The first thing to ask for is a DS1500 to be completed by her GP or someone treating her. I'm sorry if this is insensitive but is a medical statement that death is expected in less than six months and will allow her to be immediately passported onto certain benefits without assessment.
If she is under State Retirement age then she can make a claim for PIP and should receive an Enhanced Daily Living award, she will have to be assessed for the Mobility component.
www.gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim
If she has a minimum of 50 weeks of Class 1 or Class 2 NI Contributions in the Tax Years 2016-17 and 2017-18, she can make aa Claim for New Style ESA and be placed in the Support Group immediately.
www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance
If not then you may be able to make a claim for Universal Credit, subject to your earnings in which case she would be placed in the LCWRA group.
www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit
In all cases make sure it is clear that she is claiming under "Special Rules".
Gordon
So sorry to hear this.
The first thing to ask for is a DS1500 to be completed by her GP or someone treating her. I'm sorry if this is insensitive but is a medical statement that death is expected in less than six months and will allow her to be immediately passported onto certain benefits without assessment.
If she is under State Retirement age then she can make a claim for PIP and should receive an Enhanced Daily Living award, she will have to be assessed for the Mobility component.
www.gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim
If she has a minimum of 50 weeks of Class 1 or Class 2 NI Contributions in the Tax Years 2016-17 and 2017-18, she can make aa Claim for New Style ESA and be placed in the Support Group immediately.
www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance
If not then you may be able to make a claim for Universal Credit, subject to your earnings in which case she would be placed in the LCWRA group.
www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit
In all cases make sure it is clear that she is claiming under "Special Rules".
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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5 years 5 months ago #241332 by Thistlelass
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So sorry to hear this. I had my PIP home assessment today and feel a bit stressed and embarassed by it, however, this puts it all into perspective. Please take care both of you and your family. remembering you in my thoughts and prayers.
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