help needed as to what to do and where do i stand

[tweenyb]

hi all

i have been working as a temp since nov 08 and have been let go from my assignment as i have had a bad back and the dr, chiro and physio cant get to the bottom of it.

i am unable to claim housing benefit as staying with my parents - benefits agency say they should support me.

i am unable to claim disability as every day is different... some days i cant stand up straight, other days i can but get pains in legs and piriformis etc.
i am awaiting hospital appointments for further investigation.

i cant sign up for job seekers as i cant actively seek work until i am better and even then it will have to be a case of retraining as i cannot return to a desk job apparently - alas i cant start study until i can get my back sorted.

any suggestions as to whether i should be claiming anything? can i get help with study costs to study online whilst im housebound?
any help is appreciated as i am scared stiff as still have to pay bills etc and not getting any help/advice from citezens advice etc

many thanks

t x

[tamborine]

poor thing.....can't your GP help with signing you off work? For my back I find tai chi helps on bad days.

[bednobs]

what about that benefit (forget it's name) that used to be called incapacity benefit (?esa?)

Why can't you do a desk job when you are better?

[tweenyb]

the medical experts (joke) say that sitting is creating pressure on some of my disks and causing further damage..

i am applying for a national insurance credit based support but the job centre werent sure if im entitled.

fingers crossed

[Jan1957]

You should be entitled to claim ESA. See this.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefit s/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjur ed/DG_10018913