Sorry if I'm replicating any discussion here- I've got a feeling that there are going to be lots more posts like this soon.
I have a client who is finding it impossible to claim Income Support.
He was refused Income Support on the basis of incapacity for work last week, after he failed the PCA. He is appealing the decision, and therefore, as far as I understand, is entitled to claim Income Support at the reduced rate.
However, each time he tries to claim IS on this basis, he is told to apply for ESA or JSA. I've tried to argue that he is entitled to IS on the basis that he is appealing so many times that I now doubt myself. The nearest I came to a concession is that he should 'go through the motions of claiming ESA, and it will be flagged up as an IS claim'.
Trouble is, I don't trust that it will be flagged up, and I would just like to see my clients claim for IS accepted on the basis that he is appealing a PCA decison.
Am I expecting too much? Am I completely wrong?
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