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63 years old, signed off sick, Can i get universal credit !

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Unclefester007 · 21/03/2023 19:08

Im after some advice really. Ive luckily never had to claim any benefits so am unsure of where to go from here.

My uncle is 63 years old, he has arthritis in both of his legs and walks with crutches- we have been on at him for months to go to the doctors as its been getting gradually worse and we were worried he would leave it too late and end up in a wheelchair.

He has been signed off work by the doctor, - his work will pay him ssp of i think its £99 per week but this wont be anywhere near enough to pay his rent etc.

Is it just universal credit he could claim? Will they help with his rent? Is there a disability benefit he would be entitiled to? Any advice as to where we go from here would be great. I think i will end up doing the majority of the leg work for him as he doesn't have the internet or any idea what to do!

Thanks!!

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TwilightSkies · 21/03/2023 19:10

Yes Uc and PIP

user1468867181 · 21/03/2023 19:16

You might want to support him to call the Help to Claim service on 0800 144 8 444 which is a service run by Citizens Advice. They should be able to advise on claiming UC and provide some information on PIP.

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Unclefester007 · 21/03/2023 19:21

Great thank you so much!

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Nimbostratus100 · 21/03/2023 19:23

look at entitledto, or other websites.

Babyroobs · 21/03/2023 19:41

Yes Uc as long as he does not have savings over 16k. he needs to report his health condition when he makes the claim and they should send him a link to upload sick notes. After 29 days of handing in sick notes he should be sent a UC50 work capability form to complete and will then have an assessment to determine whether he is fit for work. He can also look at PIP.

Babyroobs · 21/03/2023 19:52

And if he does have savings over 16k and so cannot claim UC, he needs to wait until SSP ends after 28 weeks and apply for new style ESA instead assuming he has paid NI contributions for the past 2-3 years.

Fantasticaldolphin · 21/03/2023 19:54

If he’s liable for council tax, he should also claim council tax reduction asap. He can apply for this through his local council- he can probably apply online.

Babyroobs · 21/03/2023 19:54

Unclefester007 · 21/03/2023 19:08

Im after some advice really. Ive luckily never had to claim any benefits so am unsure of where to go from here.

My uncle is 63 years old, he has arthritis in both of his legs and walks with crutches- we have been on at him for months to go to the doctors as its been getting gradually worse and we were worried he would leave it too late and end up in a wheelchair.

He has been signed off work by the doctor, - his work will pay him ssp of i think its £99 per week but this wont be anywhere near enough to pay his rent etc.

Is it just universal credit he could claim? Will they help with his rent? Is there a disability benefit he would be entitiled to? Any advice as to where we go from here would be great. I think i will end up doing the majority of the leg work for him as he doesn't have the internet or any idea what to do!

Thanks!!

If he makes a claim now he will get a standard element and a rent element. The rent element may not cover his full rent if private renting. Once assessed for work capability and if awarded LCWRA ( Limited capability for work and work related activity ) then he may get extra money on the claim. His SSP is treated as earnings and will reduce the total of his UC elements.

Breakfastboatview · 24/03/2023 11:23

UC is not back dated
Look here www.gov.uk
Search under universal credit & apply

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