i have a client who just missed out on keeping his s.d.a because of his age. Istead he was put on i.b. while he was recieving s.d.a he was also getting i.s., now that he is on i.b. he does not get any i.s. so misses out on getting free presciptions as well as other things he could claim while he was getting i.s. my question is can he still claim i.s. any advice will be greatly recieved thanks.

I would like to answer your query but need more info.
How old is this person?
Was he getting severe disablment allowance in Aprill 2001 when it was abolished?
How much incapacity benefit is he getting at the moment?
Is he getting any disability living allowance?
Basically I always look to see can I get someone premiums to bring them into income support. If not he will need to ask for help with prescriptions etc
either by low income
or his particular illness so he is exempt from paying.