My partner hasnt worked for nearly 15 years, she is on Income support with Incapacity credits. I was workng and had a part time job working a large supermarket chain. She has depression because her 2 kids were taken into care, and also suffers from arthritis.
She moved in with me in september but because I was working, she was allowed to keep her 1st £20.00 then the rest was taken off her benefits.
She applied for Incapacity benefit but was told she hadnt paid enough National insurance stamps to recieve incapacity benefit. Is this true? also I've had to give up my job because it wasnt worth working.
When I was last unemployed the benefits office wouldnt pay me JSA (jobseekers allowance) because again I hadnt earned enough national insurance stamps. But I was diagnosed with HBP (High blood pressure) related to stress of being in debt and and they paid me Incapacity benefit.
If my partner could get Incapacity benefit I could work and she could keep her money.
2006-12-24 06:16:11 · 6 answers · asked by phil 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
There are different type of stamps. I haven't worked for 3 years because of depression and I also have a son. I get income support with pension credit stamps, never to be confused with national insurance stamps. example: Unless she works enough in a certain tax year, she will never have enough national insurance stamps to claim incapacity. It's silly I know. The difference with me is that I'm a lone parent, when I was with my son's dad, we both claimed income support. If partners live together and one of them works, you'll hardly get anything from the benefits system, even if you'd be entitled to it if you were on your own.
If you need more info, or to have it better explained. go to the citizens advice bureax and talk to someone there, as everyones circumstances are different, they may be able to help you with certain things.
Also, are you seen as the carer of your partner? as you maybe able able to claim DLA for your partner and Carer's allowence for you.
And..... I've always found this website useful http://www.welfarerights.net/ , use the message boards, they may also get you the info you need
Goodluck
2006-12-24 06:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Heather H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beware of the Benefits system - it's like being in Kafkaland.
It's not a question of getting the right answer - you need to get the right answer from the person who is going to be making the decision about your partner's benefits. Good luck.
2006-12-24 06:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi tom9437, i'm in a similar difficulty as you, I even have basically began to get disability, after 30 years of artwork. whilst you're taking your letter approximately your disability with you ,you may get unfastened dental, unfastened perscriptions, and additionally unfastened eye checks, yet i'm uncertain what else you may get from the opticians ( i think of you get unfastened lenses, yet could pay for the frames) you're able to could ask them approximately that one. The DWP, do no longer look to furnish you this information for some reason. desire this enables.xx
2016-10-28 07:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HM Government don't understand benefit rules.
Come to Hastings, my wife and I are the only ones in this town who don't receive benefit, so you will find the most experienced benefit advisors in the country.
2006-12-24 06:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by MarkEverest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to visit your local CAB office. They have the latest up to date information. They will also treat your information in complete confidence
2006-12-24 06:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by charlietooo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true. Go to these websites.
www/direct.gov.uk
www.dwp.gov.uk
They should help you with any questions you may have.
2006-12-24 06:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by CT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋