Benifits & Going into hospital?

EyelinerAndCigarettes · 31-08-2015, 10:50 AM

Last time I was admitted I was in supported accommodation & my support worker sorted it all out, so I was just wondering if anyone knew the rules for receiving ESA & housing benefit when going into hospital? I know PIP/DLA is paid for 28 days & then stopped.

I've tried googling but to no luck & the call charge for ringing jobcentre is extortionate!

Thank you!

Pi.R^2 · 31-08-2015, 10:59 AM

Could you call the council? I presume they are the ones issuing the housing benefit and probably have a local rate number.

Foxtrot Oscar · 31-08-2015, 12:50 PM

My understanding is, that in England at any rate, housing benefit is paid for up to a year if you go into hospital. I don't know about ESA though. You still need some money to live off, even if you're in hospital, so I don't know if it's the same. Could you ring CAB? They'd know or check out Mind/Rethink etc online and see if they have any benefit information. They often do.

sherlock holmes · 31-08-2015, 02:07 PM

As far as you know you still get ESA in hospital. After all, you cannot work. I know it's different, but I originally applied for incapacity benefit when I was admitted to hospital.

Best to check with the jobcentre though and give them a ring :) You have to inform them of changes like going into hospital.

EyelinerAndCigarettes · 31-08-2015, 06:03 PM

Thanks guys, Last time I was in hospital I still got ESA, so I assume it's still the same, but I'll ring them tomorrow just to check.

x x x

Cacoethes · 31-08-2015, 06:41 PM

You still get esa in hospital. I was on it when I was first admitted and all the way through several years long admissions. Not sure about housing benefit though.

nowhereman · 01-09-2015, 02:00 AM

I hope you got through and got it sorted?

Also wishing you the very best as always, you know we're all so fond of you and supporting you xxxx

Idunno · 01-09-2015, 03:50 AM

As long as you don't get sanctioned then your ESA will be fine, as for housing benefit, it changes slightly depending on your area and a few other factors.

If you need or want a hand, feel free to send me a message. I'll be happy to help.

Warmth and light x