Unable to work - benefits?
 

After quitting my job due to stress and other matters, this wasn't exactly what was planned however, I am at a loss with what else to do as I am too sick to work. :ermm:
I'm attending a doctors appointment on Monday that will hopefully help at
least some of what I have going on right now and put my on the right path to getting the help I need and hopefully be given a sick note so I am able to apply for benefits.

I'm kinda nervous with applying for benefits as I'm scared I will get turned down for them. I read up about contribution based and income based, I have been working for the past few years but didn't really earn a lot of NI and that worries me in case that affects me claiming and income based, my partner has a full time job so that would also affect it. :notsure:

I guess what I'm looking for is... Is there anyone on benefits for MH conditions where their partner works full time or doesn't have much of a NI contribution?
Oh and what benefits do you receive also?

Thank you in advance.

There are two benefits around for sickness the first is ESA and you need to meet either income or contribution based. If your partner works it's unlikely you will meet income based rules unless he is on a low income. This you need to meet the rules for contributions based which means working and paying NI contributions for the last two full tax years. If you aren't sure you meet this criteria it's worth applying.

The other benefit is DLA or PIP this isn't means tested but is harder to get as you have to meet quite strict criteria. This may also take a while to come through as it isn't for daily living costs but instead are for the extra cost of living with a disability so to speak so until you are awarded it you won't receive the money which may be 8-12 weeks away if not longer.

How old is your partner if he is on a low income and meets certain criteria he may be eligible for working tax credits.

I don't think I'll be eligible for any which is quite frustrating. :angry:
The last thing I want is to be told I'm not eligible and have to force myself to work when I feel like this.

My partner used to be on working tax credits but his income isn't low enough for it anymore.