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... would I be eligible for Income Support?

With so many rules and regulations these days I haven't got a clue about these things any more!

Having failed my Tribunal for ESA and being unable to meet the criteria for JSA there doesn't seem to be many options...

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Rae.

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... would I be eligible for Income Support?

With so many rules and regulations these days I haven't got a clue about these things any more!

Having failed my Tribunal for ESA and being unable to meet the criteria for JSA there doesn't seem to be many options...

Best wishes

Rae.

 

Rae,

 

As far as im aware there is no income support for single people only ESA or JSA.

there is only for single parents with kids under a certain age.

but don't quote me on this but i think this is the case as ESA came in on the 27/10/2008 and replaced income support.:evil:

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... would I be eligible for Income Support?

With so many rules and regulations these days I haven't got a clue about these things any more!

Having failed my Tribunal for ESA and being unable to meet the criteria for JSA there doesn't seem to be many options...

Best wishes

Rae.

 

I am so sorry to hear you've failed your esa medical, as a single person I would have thought you would be able to claim JSA but I agree i too do not know anything about benefits anymore.

 

I wish you the best and hope for what your rights.

 

 

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Thanks for the replies. I think the chances of me getting impregnated are a little less than miraculous!

A little light on the horizon, however, I've now spoken to the DWP. The advice is to write in with a detailed letter regarding my illness and how it is worse than when I had my initial assessment. Include a letter from my GP and a Decision Maker will review it again for me.

It's a little bit of hope to start the week with...

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Rae.

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Well, a little light at the end of the tunnel.

I've spoken to the DWP and the advice is to write in with a detailed letter as to how my illness has progressed since the assessment last february. Include a letter of support from my GP and a Decision Maker will review my case.

Fingers crossed.

I appreciate many may have problems with the DWP but, once again I have to praise the team in Swindon. Every time I've needed to speak to them they have been patient, caring and understanding. Again, the person I was speaking to looked at my notes and said 'you failed? I'm shocked'. As we know, it's the system that's wrong not the individuals.

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Rae.

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Thanks for the replies. I think the chances of me getting impregnated are a little less than miraculous!

A little light on the horizon, however, I've now spoken to the DWP. The advice is to write in with a detailed letter regarding my illness and how it is worse than when I had my initial assessment. Include a letter from my GP and a Decision Maker will review it again for me.

It's a little bit of hope to start the week with...

Many thanks

Rae.

 

You go girl, any chance is a chance worth taking.

My advice is based on my opinion and my experience. It is not to be taken as legal advice as I am not legally qualified

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Having had a read I can see nothing about single people being exempt

 

But it does say Income suport is for people who cant get JSA or ESA.

 

So I would claim anyway after all they can only say no

 

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/stellent/groups/jcp/documents/sitestudio/dev_015400.pdf

 

Help for people on a low income - Income Support

 

Income Support : Directgov - Money, tax and benefits

 

Good Luck

Finally if you succeed with your claim please consider a donation to consumer action group as those donations keep this site alive.

 R.I.P BOB aka ROOSTER-UK you have always been a Gent on these boards and you will be remembered for that.

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Hi PF, I have read these links before and - working from dodgy memory! - I know I asked the DWP this morning about Income Support and she confirmed that I wouldn't be eligible. I think - and could easily be wrong - you have to be working a bit these days to benefit from it? Because I don't qualify for JSA either, this is why she went away and chatted to her Manager and decided they will review the decision again based on all the latest info...

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Rae.

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Ta!, got it. Facebook isn't very good at searches. You search for a name you get thousands of people with that name (or similar) all over the world. Groups are similar. Got a lot of info on borrowed pencils.

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Lol! It's slowly getting there, a lot to add yet - like why the page is there exactly! - but certainly not disappointed with the number of members in 24 hours...

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Rae

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Are you going to appeal to the "Upper Tribunal" ? There is a time limit as well

 

But only

 

You can challenge a tribunal decision if you think the tribunal got the law wrong
First–tier Tribunal (Social Security and Child Support) > FAQs

 

You would need to get help on this from CAB.

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Please use the quote system, So everyone will know what your referring too, thank you ...

 

 

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Hi 45002, I'll certainly be looking at that. At the least I'll get the info I need from the Tribunal Service and I have an offer of help from another Cagger on the subject...

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Rae

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I had a very surprising email from my MP today offering to take up my case.

The point I want to bring to the attention of anyone considering contacting their MP is to do so very quickly.

 

You have to contact him / her well before April 12th when parliament will be dissolved for the election process. (That'll be a May 6th election date confirmed ;) )

 

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Rae

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I had to contacts our MP and MSP regarding our Son's DLA etc, and I will admit they have been a great help, once they were involved things started moving a lot quicker than they normally would have been.

 

I think it lets them know at DWP that you wont back down and that you mean business, as a lot of claimants that get refused do not go to the appeal process as they dont know the ins and outs of them.

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I think I owe you an apology, mazbck, I'm sure I replied to a post of yours that I wouldn't bother with MPs as they won't be interested! I'll just nip off for that large slice of humble pie ... :D

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Rae

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oh god thats so weird, i`v sat here today and wrote three letters about atos medicals to my mp and thrown all three away,i`m just no good at writing down things ,i dont seem to be able to express my feelings on paper,but i will try again after tea,really wish you luck,x

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I had a very surprising email from my MP today offering to take up my case.

The point I want to bring to the attention of anyone considering contacting their MP is to do so very quickly.

 

You have to contact him / her well before April 12th when parliament will be dissolved for the election process. (That'll be a May 6th election date confirmed ;) )

 

Best wishes

Rae

 

Rae,

Atleast listen to what they have to say (You never KNOW) get all your paperwork together that includes all dealings with you case with ATOS and DWP and your DOCS.

Keep us informed how it goe's.

 

LIBRO:D

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Point well made, Rae re the elections and cut off points.

My advice is based on my opinion, my experience and my education. I do not profess to be an expert in any given field. If requested, I will provide a link where possible to relevant legislation or guidance, so that advice provided can be confirmed and I do encourage others to follow those links for their own peace of mind. Sometimes my advice is not what people necesserily want to hear, but I will advise on facts as I know them - although it may not be what a person wants to hear it helps to know where you stand. Advice on the internet should never be a substitute for advice from your own legal professional with full knowledge of your individual case.

 

 

Please do not seek, offer or produce advice on a consumer issue via private message; it is against

forum rules to advise via private message, therefore pm's requesting private advice will not receive a response.

(exceptions for prior authorisation)

 

 

 

 

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I think I owe you an apology, mazbck, I'm sure I replied to a post of yours that I wouldn't bother with MPs as they won't be interested! I'll just nip off for that large slice of humble pie ... :D

Best wishes

Rae

 

Dont worry about it Rae, as I know some MP's are as useful as a chocolate Fireguard, where others' will certainly bend over backwards to help you, Im lucky as I have a close friend that works for the SNP and he is very well liked in the circles they travel in.

 

Maz

 

PS make sure you have Mackie Ice-cream ready for the pie!!!!! LOL :D(jk)

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Lol, I'll root some out mazbck...

 

Libro, I'll be pursuing this have no fear. My MP is one of the very big names and has clearly sniffed some political advantage. It'll be an opportunity to highlight the problem with the current assessment system and ATOS ;)

 

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Rae.

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