JSA disallowed, applied for Hardship fund, denied, trying to appeal?
I got sanctioned for 2 months forgetting to submit my job search (due to stress in personal life re: marriage etc) and I tried to apply for a hardship fund but that was refused because I 'failed to...
View ArticleHousing / Child Tax Credits etc
Hi All Wonder if any one can help. I have my own place (rented) with my younger brother. My brother is a student with no job and so I currently obtain housing benefit (small amount as work full time)...
View ArticleDiscretionary Housing Payment - dogs classed as assets?
This week a family member had an appointment at home with someone from their Housing regarding DHP. She lives with her fella and a 3 bedroom house. She is on full DLA both parts and on ESA SG IR. Her...
View ArticleTax Code 0T
For some reason my tax code on my last p45 (from job centre) is 0T - from what I can deduce on the internet this isn't the correct code for me and is usually used when people fill in a p46 - and then...
View ArticleNeed help to find out what I am owed
Hi all, I need someones help determining what benefits/ tax credits/ etc that myself or my partner can get as we are expecting a baby. I work full time 38 hours a week and earn £32,500.00 per annum...
View ArticleTax Code Change ?
Got my pay slip today and saw that my tax code has changed from 810L to 944L what does this mean in tax terms also this is the first time tax has being stopped from my pay in this job which i have been...
View ArticleLong term sick hoping to return to work
I stopped work end 2008 as I had a breakdown in jan 2006 and I was feeling myself struggling again. I've finally been able to find the right treatment and am making progress but...I am wary of jumping...
View Articlejsa - voluntarily quit job
I understand there is up to a 26 week sanction for quitting your job voluntarily but my question is this. My partner works for a takeaway as a delivery driver, over time they have made him do more and...
View ArticleNHS Tax Credit Exemption Cards - still valid till end date if change of...
Hi all. Wondering if any of you guys can help me. I have, until very recently, been working as a contractor. As a result of my low taxable income, we have a NHS Tax Credit Exemption card giving us free...
View ArticleReturning to work
Hi. I have returned to work this week after being on Income Support for a few years. I am a single parent of 3, so have had an interview at the job centre who said they would contact tax credits etc....
View ArticleAdvise on benefits/claiming JSA
Okay I am asking on behalf of my parents who are experiencing severe financial issues. The low down. My dad is now 61, will be 62 this year and is a self employed bricklayer. He hasn't worked for 3...
View ArticleTravel expenses for employment when leaving JSA
Is it possible to get any help for travel expenses after securing employment whilst on JSA?
View ArticleConfused about housing benefits and working part-time
Hello, SO firstly my apologies if I am using the forum incorrectly etc. I only just created an account and thus new to posting. I'm a little confused about housing benefits. There are so many sites out...
View ArticleAdvice needed please x
Hello, I am not a newbie, I wanted to post under anon as I am known by some on MSE and like to keep my private life, well separate. I would like to know what I am entitled too if I give up work. Before...
View ArticleWhen to claim carers allowance
Today is my last day at work, I am leaving to care for my 7 year old who gets HRC, HRM. I am due one more lot of pay. It wont be a full amount as I have been on unpaid carers leave for the last 4...
View ArticleESA and the 'phonecall'
Hello. I received a letter today saying that I am being migrated from IS to ESA. The letter says that I will receive a phonecall. However, I have problems using the phone so what happens if I can't...
View Articlejsa rapid reclaim
has anyone any idea what we can do in nov 2011 my husband was made redundant we started a jsa claim and they lost the paperwork we managed to get it sorted 4 months down the line my husband got a temp...
View ArticleWTC/"On Benifits"/Dentist?
My new dentist asked me if I was "0n Benefits" with regards to charging me an NHS fee or not. I have a Working Tax Credit - does that qualify me as "On Benefits"? Thanking you......;)
View ArticleProceeds of sale from marital property
Hello Long story short, I am getting divorced, and we are splitting the house. Once its all done and dusted I will have around £85,000. If I put this into a Instant-access savings account, does this...
View ArticleWorking Tax Credit reduced slightly
I have just got my working tax credit payment today and it has gone down. Nothing has been received in the mail to explain this. Last month it was £278.15 and this month it is £267.80. I know benefit...
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