How to pay bills when over 60- benefits

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pleasedontoutmeguys · 17/07/2023 00:06

Doreen, 60, has recently taken early retirement due to ill health. She worked part time in a local authority admin job and her pension is around £900 per year.
She is not eligible for state pension until she is 67.
What would be the most appropriate benefit to claim? Pip or ESA?

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GarlicGrace · 17/07/2023 00:11

Both, they aren't mutually exclusive.
She should do the EntitledTo calculator.

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pleasedontoutmeguys · 17/07/2023 00:14

@GarlicGrace thanks. Yes I directed her to that. Would UC mean she had to look for work?

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Willyoujustbequiet · 17/07/2023 00:27

Not if she provides doctors notes and passes the DWP assessment to put her in a particular category - limited capability for work. She will get £390 on top of the standard UC allowance.

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