I went today to sign on at the job centre .
Been self employed for two years and never claimed any thing ever.
I was told today that I am not entitled to anything due the fact I was self employed.They did say however they would allow my stamp per week.(have you ever tried to buy food with that)
Now before all you do gooders come on saying this and that I have never claimed before but paid into the system for 40 years.
I have a partner who has terminal M.S. and I have to look after her everyday as well as try to find work. I am not complaining that I have to look after my partner because thats how things are.
I tried for Carers Allowance and was told no because they thought I would not give her enough attention.
If I dont care for her who else would?
Its crazy it really is .Our only income now is her part pension because as an ex teacher she cannot have her full pension until she is 65 although she will not live that long to see it.
Has this sort of thing happened to you
2007-02-27 23:29:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I've been unable to work since November 2005, and I am unable to claim any benefits dispite being disabled. The reason that I cannot claim is that I didn't pay enough National Insurance because I only managed to work part time. Had I not worked at all, I could have claimed then, and now, but because I chose to work as much as I could manage (albiet not much) I am not entitled to help.
2007-02-27 23:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! They are a bunch of cretins BUT they are only working to the guidelines given in law - you should be able to claim other benefits though! Ring up the local Dept For Work and Pensions Offices and ask them - they have a bit more savvy about themselves than the JobCentre dweebs!
You should be entitled to Income Support - Housing Benefit (maybe) - Council Tax reduction and possibly others - YOU have to FORCE the issue - coz they won't offer the info freely
2007-02-27 23:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet in all honesty is go to the Citizens Advice Bureau local to you.
explain all of your situation - take a sheet with everything on it as, being only human, there is always something important we forget to say at important times!! - and they will be able to tell you what all you are entitled to properly. no bias toward job agency or government.
i hope all goes well for you and your partner. life is never easy, but can be harder for some than others.
all the very best. xx
2007-02-28 00:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by Cubangirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to get something, if your wife cannot get disability benefit she should be able to get incapacity benefit instead and maybe tax credits as well. The best thing to do would be to contact the CAB and get their help on this.
I keep hearing that there are so many people who are not claiming everything they are entitled to and it is just because the whole thing is so complicated and no one will explain it.
2007-02-28 01:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by Debi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried to apply for Income Support? There is a minimum amount that every person has to live on, and if you can't get jobseeker's allowance, you should be able to get income support.
Your wife may also be able to claim disability allowance.
2007-02-27 23:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really do think you should go and talk to someone either directly at the department of work and pensions and not the job centre or contact your local CAB for advice.
2007-02-27 23:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by The Weird One! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sympathise. I had a collegue who worked full time as a nurse then went home to care for a partner with MS because no one else could do it.
2007-02-27 23:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local law centre.or cab.also ask again at the job centre
what you are intitile to.i have had untold problems with them.i had to to give up work because of various medical conditions.in the end they did have to give me something.and make sure you get
your claim back dated from the day you claim from.because it
might take some time to get sorted.best of luck.
2007-02-27 23:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by peter o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but there bastards giving the money out to young bums who are to lazy to work and want to drink all day or whatever they with it. I hope you get some help you deserve it more than them
2007-02-28 02:04:47 · answer #9 · answered by suzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope that somehow things get better for you both. Some times life can be tough-when you need help the most.
2007-02-27 23:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋