Some advice would be good?

I have worked all my life since i was 16 i have paid my national insurance even when i was college/uni now i can't work due to depression (medication) But i can't claim anything as for the past 3 qualifying years when i have had my children i haven't been able to work properly hence not enough national insurance i am from uk my hubby goes to work and support us but is there anything i can do or claim as i feel useless (No bad comments here please)Some advice would be good?
Since you clearly cannot claim Incapacity Benefit per se and you indicate in your question that you are married and being supported by your husband then Income Support is equally out of the question.





It is possible that you may be able to claim Disability Living Allowance but since this is mainly for people who are physically disabled the questions the Department poses on the claim forms are biased towards physical disability. It is not therefore an easy task but not totally impossible. All I can say is go for it and apply. Also, even if they do turn you down - DO NOT accept their first answer - you have a statutory right of appeal against their determinations. If you need further help - email me: - geoff.chaplin@btinternet.comSome advice would be good?
go on the game
Join a network marketing company and work from home!


Much better life and enjoyment!
have you tried claiming disability allowance and child credit cause that should help and depression is a disability you know
things will get better with time... time heals the deepest wounds.. just pray and plan a withdrawal programme with your doctor...
The system stinks, speak to citizans advice they might be able to find what you r entitled to


good luck.x.x.x.x.x.x
try volunteering there is plenty of organisations that need bodies and dont need you to keep regular hours and will be happy for any time you can give, or if you want something more structured take some training courses - because your hubby is working your unlikely to qualify for many benefits because they are related to earnings of the household unless your hubby is on a low income in which case you may be able to get top ups eg family credit or similar
I am not sure about the UK, but in the US there are plenty of companies that need people to do billing and other work from home on thier computer And obviously you have a computer. Search ';work from home'; on your search engine.
i am with you - i left work due to depression too





but now i am through it mainly and working for myself





go to the local citizens advice





hugs
I would suggest getting off of prescription medication altogether. I have a similar condition and I have found 3 natural products that keep me from ever needing prescription medication.


5-HTP


SAMe


L-Tyrosine


These are available in health food stores here in the US. If they aren't available in the UK, you may be able to order them. You can get training to work at home. I have never let my affliction control my ability to work. Prescription medication makes it difficult to function.