I am a single parent of a 14yo and 8yo. I have been self employed for just over 2 years. The last few months have been so bad and there is so little work that I am struggling to make ends meet.
I am also finding it increasingly difficult to work as my son has been having a lot of time off of school recently due to suffering from depression and panic attacks and I am struggling to cope with little work, little money and the care for both him and my young daughter.
My question is, am I able to cease trading as self employed and go back onto income support or any other benefits as this would take a huge amount of stress off of me.
I dont want to be a strain to the system but I feel that at this time I need to take advantage of the benefits that are available if albeit for a short period of time.
Any advice would be most welcome, thanks
I am also finding it increasingly difficult to work as my son has been having a lot of time off of school recently due to suffering from depression and panic attacks and I am struggling to cope with little work, little money and the care for both him and my young daughter.
My question is, am I able to cease trading as self employed and go back onto income support or any other benefits as this would take a huge amount of stress off of me.
I dont want to be a strain to the system but I feel that at this time I need to take advantage of the benefits that are available if albeit for a short period of time.
Any advice would be most welcome, thanks