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First claim for any benefit

dee2020
dee2020 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
This is very first claim for any benefit and appreciate any advice as I find all these papers daunting.

I've worked all my life and have my first long term sick period. I've now moved into SSP which ends in 6 weeks. I'm completing a ESA contribution based
claim form and a capability for work form.

Why does my husband's income need to be given as I thought the claim was for me? He is working 39 hours a week and gets a small company pension so is that taken into account?

I have a industrial injury payment of £31 week will this impact?

I have a company pension of £80.50 week will this impact?

I would appreciate any help or information

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