My Mum was a full time carer for her mum for 11 years until nan passed away just over 2 years ago.
Following nan passing, mum went to the Job Centre to claim Job Seekers only to be told that due to her NI not being paid she couldn't claim.
Mum has now found out the she has a large chance of being officially diagnosed as having Lupus which has affected her foot causing her severe pain at times.
Lupus is considered to be a disability and therefore PIP (formerly DLA) should be applicable however I'm concerned she's going to get the same response she did from the Job Centre.
Please could someone confirm that she shouldn't have a problem receiving what she is entitled to and requires.
Many thanks
Following nan passing, mum went to the Job Centre to claim Job Seekers only to be told that due to her NI not being paid she couldn't claim.
Mum has now found out the she has a large chance of being officially diagnosed as having Lupus which has affected her foot causing her severe pain at times.
Lupus is considered to be a disability and therefore PIP (formerly DLA) should be applicable however I'm concerned she's going to get the same response she did from the Job Centre.
Please could someone confirm that she shouldn't have a problem receiving what she is entitled to and requires.
Many thanks