Are there any benefits available for depression suffers?

Question

In the UK. I haven't paid enough N.I to get contribution based benefits.

Answer 1

I have a friend who suffers from depression. she gets Living Disability Allowance. There are three levels. At outset she was interviewed to determine if she was eligible and at what level she could be paid.

There are also Pension Credits for women over sixty and for men  over sixty five, who have not paid enough National Insurance contributions.

Another friend who has her own house, had a central heating boiler which  died,she also had problems with the wall ties. She was able to claim a grant to the value of £9k to have this work done and she also claims for the interest on her mortgage.

I know someone else who has a large posh house,she was able to claim for repairs. Way back, I did investigations for my friends in order for them to claim allowances and grants.

You should spend some time fishing on the Internet and I am sure that you will find help.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Yes there may be.

Possibly DLA if you require help with your care needs eg motivation to cook and look after yourself. If you are single, or your partner doesn't work also Income Support

Go to your local advice centre or Cit zens Advice Bureau for a benefit check.

Answer 3

Depends on the severity and whether you take pills you may be entitled to Dla and incapacity

Answer 4

incapacity not sure about the n.i contributions.or my brother in law is in the same boat and he is claiming income support.

Answer 5

try incapacity benefit if your gp will issue sick notes