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I am receiving Child Tax Credits and ESA, can i claim anything else?
AMB1812
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I’m a new member, ??!
I suffer with recurring depression & anxiety but am currently under my local mental health team after a recent crisis.
I am waiting to see the mental health psychologist as they suspect that I actually have PTSD.
I had to close my business last year and am now unable to work. (previously worked continuously from age 15).
I am currently receiving Child Tax Credits & ESA but, the benefits system completely baffles me. Does anybody have any idea of what else I may be able to claim please as I am scared we may soon lose our house. TIA
I suffer with recurring depression & anxiety but am currently under my local mental health team after a recent crisis.
I am waiting to see the mental health psychologist as they suspect that I actually have PTSD.
I had to close my business last year and am now unable to work. (previously worked continuously from age 15).
I am currently receiving Child Tax Credits & ESA but, the benefits system completely baffles me. Does anybody have any idea of what else I may be able to claim please as I am scared we may soon lose our house. TIA
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Hello @AMB1812 Pleased to meet you welcome.
Thank you for joining and sharing. I am one of the team of community champions. Who advise and help new members.
Sorry what has happened. I would advise have you looked at our benefit calculator.
Please have a look at that and the related links on the webpage. Lots of information.
I would also speak to CAB for additional and any further support. Benefits are complex and confusing. You have come to the right place for information, support and help.
Please ask if we can advise on anything. Some one from our community or a member of our team. Will be able to answer.
Please take care.
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Hi there @AMB1812
Welcome to the community ?
have a look around the site there is lots of information about benefits and I’m sure others members will help you out with this. -
Hi @AMB1812
Good Afternoon & Welcome ??
We have got some info on “Benefit’s” on our Community.
https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fadvice&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fadvice&auth=cS5QioUSKAAiHJ7Ut3EdBQ&profile=_default&rank=1&query=Benefits
Please come back to me if you have more questions???
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Hi,What else you can claim will depend on your circumstances and household income. It's very difficult to give benefit advice like this on an internet forum because no one knows your exact circumstances. Whether you live with a partner that works, rent your home, savings/capital etc. You really do need to speak to your local advice agency for a full benefits check.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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