any singletons here managed to get DHP claim OK'd, for the bedroomtax?
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I am aware of the benefit cap coming in limiting payments, including HB. I live in supported accommodation due to mental health issues and the rent is very high, approx. £800 pm. Is this likely to be...
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My husband will be changing over from IB to esa, we are waiting for the form at the moment. He has been on IB for about 20 years.He has copd, he had a spirometry lung function test in november and the...
View ArticleHow Much Refund Am I due???
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View ArticleThat Old Chestnut!
I read that when the Universal Credit comes in the Bedroom Tax will not apply to people with Joint tenancies. Does that mean that husbands and wives who have a joint tenancy with a housing association...
View ArticleSSP & Income support?
I hope someone can please be of help. A family member of mine is receiving SSP. She worked 16 hours up until Christmas and is now receiving SSP. She is awaiting tests and at the moment has no clue as...
View ArticleBack to work grants?
Hi there, first off, apologies if this has already been covered. I have recently come off (Contributions based) JSA. My claim was less than 26 weeks (i think it was 7-8) as I have found full time work....
View ArticleRegarding my jsa appointment after missing a signing on due to illness
Hi. I missed my last sign on date (19th march) due to illness. I phoned in and explained everythin and they sent out a form which i filled in and got my jsa a few days later. Anyway instead of inviting...
View ArticleTransition from Carer on Benefits to Self Empoyment
I have been a carer for some years. When my partner moved in, as a carer I was able to just add his claim to mine for IS etc rather than stop my claim and have him make a new one. My OH now has an...
View ArticleChild care voucher and benefits
All, I wanted to know when we can start claiming child care voucher and benefits. Our baby girl was born March 20th 2013. One of our colleague mentioned we can start claiming voucher and benefit...
View ArticleVery costly benefits
Hi there, My previous employer in the UK provided me with a company car and told me not to pay for my private mileage. I much later found out that all of this would be extremely costly for me because...
View ArticleIf i claim compensation will it be taken off benefits?
I had an accident about a year ago in the DHSS office ironically! I am debating about claiming compensation but am unsure about the effect on benefits if i do. The only reason i am considering claiming...
View ArticleCouncil Tax Benefit
I am on a low income at the moment which is (£130 a week) and also I get child tax credit and working tax credit. My son is a full time student and he's 19. I've just been told that I'm no longer...
View ArticleSign off job seekers allowance
I made a rapid reclaim for my job seekers and went in for for preliminary interview last Friday. My first sign on date for this claim is on the 4th April. I got an apprenticeship offer on Saturday and...
View ArticleWTC and Sons Pt job
Hi All. We are on WTC and our eldest son who is till at school has just landed himself a part time casual job. He has also received his national insurance number recently and given it to his employer....
View ArticleEaster JSA Payment
I am due to sign on at the jobcentre on monday 1st April 2013, due to the bank holidays on friday and monday, i was told my payment would be released early. Does anyone know if it will hit my barclays...
View ArticleD.L.A mobility and care
Hi all, wonder if you can help me help a friend... they are currently in recipet of D.L.A with both the care and the mobility components, due to their health they are considering going to stay abroad...
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