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To ask if people what benefits someone with depression and anxiety can get if they feel they can't work

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HazelPlayer · 25/09/2024 18:00

A member of my family has given up her job due to depression and anxiety.

The GP is aware and shd has been having counselling.

Her h is not working, he's almost state pension age but not quite, and his work pension doesn't seem to be enough to keep them. He has COPD and other issues and doesn't want to return to work.

Does anyone know offhand if she could get any benefits in her situation?

I will obviously be advising her to go to citizens advice and the UC office too.

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HazelPlayer · 25/09/2024 18:22

Cross posted with posters above.

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HazelPlayer · 25/09/2024 18:20

FlippertyFlopperty · 25/09/2024 18:11

PIP and possibly UC. Does DLA still exist?

It says on the pip site that DLA is being replaced by pip for most adults.

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mummeeee · 25/09/2024 18:19

I believe she could apply for pip.

A pp mentioned DLA. This doesn't apply as it's just for under 16s.

Pip isn't means tested, so is appropriate whether she works or not. She has to complete the forms to explain what difficulties she has. It would be the same form as someone who has severe learning difficulties or is on home dialysis or has anxiety/depression.

Separately she could investigate universal credit. I don't know much about UC as I've never received it.

Josephinesnapoleon · 25/09/2024 18:17

HazelPlayer · 25/09/2024 18:12

That was the sort of thing I was wondering.

But I'm guessing that whoever was counseling/dealing with her until now didn't pronounce her such (because she was doing a phased return to work when she quit).

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She needs to go back to her doctor.

if it is uc, she will need to do 36 hours a week looking for work. And come next year if she doesn’t get a job, not sure of when, I think towards end, they will give her a job ot stop her benefits, it’s borrowed time, but maybe all she needs.

however she can speak to her doctor to see if he or she supports she is now disabled and unable to work.

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HazelPlayer · 25/09/2024 18:12

Josephinesnapoleon · 25/09/2024 18:08

Can she apply for disability benefits? If her mental illnesses are so bad she can’t work, then I think this is the route, it would be classed as being disabled.

That was the sort of thing I was wondering.

But I'm guessing that whoever was counseling/dealing with her until now didn't pronounce her such (because she was doing a phased return to work when she quit).

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FlippertyFlopperty · 25/09/2024 18:11

PIP and possibly UC. Does DLA still exist?

FS90 · 25/09/2024 18:10

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Josephinesnapoleon · 25/09/2024 18:08

Can she apply for disability benefits? If her mental illnesses are so bad she can’t work, then I think this is the route, it would be classed as being disabled.

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HazelPlayer · 25/09/2024 18:07

She left her job (after being encouraged to return following absence for anxiety, stress etc.) ..

I was wondering if the "thing" applied that used to; when people who left jobs of their own accord can't get benefits for a period.

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Name972 · 25/09/2024 18:02

They both need to speak to a job centre advisor to get a joint claim underway. They're not scary people and in my experience are really quite lovely and helpful.

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HazelPlayer · 25/09/2024 18:01

Sorry, I changed the title and it ended up a bit garbled.

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