Ive had depression for about 6 mouths now, can i claim benefits
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Mood swings
Very emotional
Over eating
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hypercat rebecca53445
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Hi you can claim any benefits you like but whether you would get them is another matter! I presume you are in the UK in which case have a look at the Gov.uk site. The sickness benefits are ESA and PIP. Good luck with them. x
denise15811 rebecca53445
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Hi,
As hypercat says, you can claim them whether you'll succeed depends on how those conditions affect you.
ESA is a benefit for those unable to work. Or there's UC for those who are unable to work. Similar to ESA but it depend what's in your area. If your area is a full universal credit area then it would be this you'll need to claim and not ESA. To be able to claim any means tested benefits, it depends on your circumstances. Are single, have a partner, do you work? More info is needed for that to be able to help you fully.
PIP isn't a means tested benefit and had replaced DLA. To be awarded for this it depends on how your conditions affect you daily. Google PIP and it will tell you all about it. Also if you google PIP self test then this test will give you some idea what you could score with those descriptors. Bear in mind it's only a guide and an award will totally depend how much evidence you have to prove those conditions. A successful award of this can take many months.