OH has been on Illness Benefit since early 2009 and that benefit is due to expire in a few weeks. As she is awaiting surgery she remains unfit for work. She has applied for Invalidity Pension but got a refusal on the grounds "Medical Assessor expressed the opinion that you are not permanently incapable of work".
What are her options at this stage as she will not be entitled to Jobseekers Benefit/Allowance on the grounds that she is not available for work.
What are her options at this stage as she will not be entitled to Jobseekers Benefit/Allowance on the grounds that she is not available for work.