i am now disabled wat rites do i have?

Question

for almost 5 years i have lived and worked in Asia 2 years ago i was involved in a accident that made me blind in one eye and a broken shoulder this as made me unemployable i am unable to find work because of my accident although i am a British citizen from england living in Asia do i have the rite to claim benefits from my country i am now 46 years old and now finding it very dificult without help as anyone any advice

Answer 1

It depends to large extent which country you are resident in, and what your residency status there is. However, as a broad rule of thumb, it is HIGHLY unlikely that you will be entitled to any government support, let alone anything like that which you would be eligible for in the UK.

Answer 2

I have been disabled for 60 years. I only have one leg and apart from what the NHS supply in the way of artificial legs I have never had any benefits and never been unemployed. I would think it is difficult to claim any benefits from the UK if you are not paying UK tax and national insurance. I don't understand why you are unemployable. There are many jobs that can be done with one arm and one eye but maybe you will need to come home and get some retraining

Answer 3

The following link will give helpful information on this subject generally. http://www.disabilitybenefits.co.uk/new_page_2.htm
Unfortunately, while if you had moved to a territory within the EU you would be able to claim reciprocal benefits, as it is you are only entitled to claim what is on offer locally (which is probably nothing at all). I do hope that you can sort something out.

I hope that it was at least possible to bring a legal action against someone or other following your accident. If you received decent compensation it might at least enable you to start up a business.

Answer 4

to the bloke who said he doesnt claim benefits and hes got only one leg.

do you know you are entitled to disability living allowance pal. This benefit is nopt means tested, so it doesnt matter if your working, you will still get it. Also doesnt matter bout how much nat insurance youve paid.

This benefit also makes you entitled to disability tax credits, (if youre income is low enough) and DLA gives you access to other things such as blue badge for parking, and free bus pass. Also road tax exemption, and congestion chasgr eexemption

Not being funny, but if youre entitled to something - than bloody go for it

Answer 5

you have the same rights as before everyone has equal rights so don't be put down. don't be afraid to ask for help and always look at the positive and don't let anyone talk to you like your dumb (some people do), just because your in a wheelchair doesn't mean that.

Answer 6

Most UK benefits are only payble if you reside in the UK. Pensions are the only benefits I can think of that can be paid abroad but then only if you reside in ceratin approved countries.

Answer 7

I sympathise with your situation but if it becomes untenable you should consider coming home to UK.
For sure you will get support for your situation when in the UK.

Answer 8

I think the fact you are in Asia means you forfeit the right to UK benefits. Why not return to the UK ???? xx

Answer 9

Look up these websites.
It is best is you return to the UK.
http://www.disabilitybenefits.co.uk/new_page_2.htm
http://www.disabilityalliance.org/ib.htm#How%20much%20is%20Incapacity%20Benefit?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/DisabledPeople/HomeAndHousingOptions/YourHome/YourHomeArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4000642&chk=sI4nRl

Answer 10

Bloody no more than the rest of us... you can't have it every way you know..... disabled people harping on about equal rites with able bodied people.... make up your minds!