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I dont think any advice on benefits is going the clear cut as a lot of info is needed and decisions are based on a lot of other things.

I'm on Incap and DLA but as my wife has just been made redundant I can now claim income support on her behalf as well as carers allowance. With income support (instead of JSA etc), the wife can then claim full housing benefit and council tax benefit.

Benefits are a minefield, the paperwork must be designed to put anyone off but the best advice is to see a benefits advisor at your local job / social centre.