child tax credits for child educated abroad
I read last year on a government website that it is possible to claim child tax credits for a child educated abroad if the child returns to the UK for the summer holidays.I cannot for the life of me...
View ArticleESA and tax credit
I've just read this article and didn't know that one can claim ESA as well as tax credit. What is the maximum length of time one can apply for backdated claim? I am already on ESA, currently not...
View ArticleTax credits and sickness
Can anyone shed some light please. i work 16hrs and get work and child tax credits. i had a prolaps at work and am now off sick i cant get ssp as i dont earn enough and i applied for esa and have been...
View ArticleCold Weather Payments
The government should change from 1st November until 30th April instead because the forecaster say cold snap is to stay for rest of April. You’ll get a payment of £25 for each 7 day period of very cold...
View ArticlePension Credit and House Equity.
I receive state pension and guaranteed pension credit as my only income. I rang DWP to say I no longer qualify for GPC as I have sold my house. They said equity from house sale is not counted, nor a...
View ArticleIs there any help if self employed but on a pension?
I am receive a state pension and dont want to apply for pension credit as would rather work, which I do. I dont earn a great deal but do receive tax credits. Unfortunately my property which is...
View ArticleBENEFIT CAP-Down almost £7000 help!!!
Due to the new cap I lose over £90 a week plus get an £800 council tax bill. I am a single mum of 6 under 12's and can't make ends meet as is. Trying like mad to find a job but 12mths with no luck, I...
View ArticleClaiming dla for 7yr old aspergers son
Hi all. Does any one know how long it takes to appove an application for dla for my son , ive sent school report ( sens) and peads letters with my app. MANY THANKS
View ArticleJSA changed to weekly signing, why? what else happens?
I have never been out of work before but the company i worked for went into luquidation so i am out of work. i started claiming JSA on 7 november so ive been signing on every fortnight for about 20 wks...
View ArticleJSA: How long before one can make a new claim?
Hi, can someone tell me please how long one has to be off JSA before one can make a new claim. I know that it is six months for someone over 25. I was wondering what it was for someone younger. A...
View ArticleJSA query
My husband was made redundant nearly 2 months ago and now receives contributions based JSA. I am a full time student so receive student loan and grants. I am worried what will happen if he doesn't get...
View ArticleUniversal Credit and ESA
Hi everyone Crossposted on D+D board. Anyone know what is happening with ESA when Universal Credit comes in? (I know there are issues with UC, but assuming it does actually happen the way the govt...
View Articleunder occupying question
Hi all I'm sure you've been asked this before, sorry. My Mother is in sheltered accommodation run by a Housing Association, she is 76 and she lives alone in a 1 bedroomed flat and claims housing...
View ArticleESA and Under 18's
My youngest son (16) is quite poorly at the moment and faces a long journey to recovery. He has had to leave 6th form and cannot work - even part-time. Please could i have experiences or info about...
View ArticleEsa3
If you're sent an ESA3 following a successful IB to ESA reassessment but the ESA3 doesn't apply to you because you don't qualify for IR ESA do you still have to fill it in?
View Articlehousing benefit
hi looking for some help please, I just had a letter to say my housing benefit has been suspended, as I was no longer receieving income support, I was changed over to ESA ,I got my 1st esa payment on...
View ArticleState Pension/benefits and inter-family rental payments
Good afternoon all. This is my first post on here, so please be gentle. I have lurked for a long while and always found the site to be a mine of great information, but I now have a very specific query...
View ArticleI have really made bad choices please help!!
Where do i begin. Well i'm 34 male i am currently living with someone an have been for the last 4yrs now we have a child together now 3, but i have not claimed any benifits no work no tax payments no...
View ArticleUniversal Credit Toolkit
Hi all As someone who works at an LA, I have received an e-mail advising me that a new toolkit has been launched for Universal Credit. It has some booklets etc which may be of interest so thought that...
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