Working part time, is there any means of assistance I can ask for?
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Reme623
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Hi,
I'm in need of advice, I have been suffering with Oesteoathyritis for the past 23 years. I have recently had a total knee replacement and have been told that the other knee needs replacing also. Is there any means of assistance I can ask for as, I've been on SSP since December and I'm only now doing part time back in work. My usual income was £1800 but, I'm only now taking home £500.
I'm in need of advice, I have been suffering with Oesteoathyritis for the past 23 years. I have recently had a total knee replacement and have been told that the other knee needs replacing also. Is there any means of assistance I can ask for as, I've been on SSP since December and I'm only now doing part time back in work. My usual income was £1800 but, I'm only now taking home £500.
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Hello @Reme623 Pleased to meet you welcome.
Thank you for joining and sharing.
I am one of the team of community champions who guide, advise and help new members who join the forum.
I am unsure of an answer to your question. There will be members of our community or a member of our team may be able to answer.
Have a look around our website for further information and advice.
I know benefits are complex and confusing.
You could speak to CAB they have expertise and knowledge on benefits.
Please if we can help and advise with anything else please ask.
Please take care.
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Hi @Reme623
Welcome to the community, have you tried filling in a benefits calculator? You could try filling in the PIP self test too to see if you could be entitled to this.Scope
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Hi reme623. If you work 16 hours a week you should be able to claim disability tax credits as long as you get pip or dla. I get pip and and am self employed I get disability tax credits. Get in touch with the HMRC and talk to them about it.
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Welcome to the community @Reme623! Do try the benefits calculator Sam mentions above. Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a Universal Credit top up.Community Manager
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Just done it and according to the test, I should be entitled to assistance
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That's great @Reme623, was that with Universal Credit or the PIP descriptors?
Do you know how to go about applying etc?Community Manager
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That was pip, i havent a clue what to do next
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Hi @Reme623, you've nothing to lose by applying.
For PIP you would apply by phone. There is more information on that here: Personal Independence Payment. Be sure to read through the descriptors etc first.
You could also put in for a Universal Credit top up which you can apply for online here: Universal Credit.
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