Help for my nan
Hi my nan is 81 and has broken her hip 5 weeks ago. She is still in hospital however my mum and auntie now realise she is going to need extra care. Could she put in for attendance allowance? Could the...
View ArticleProjected income for internet marketing- what to put?
Hi All, I have been asked to give a projected income figure by the council, I am doing internet marketing, so it could be a log time, maybe a few months before I earn anything. I have thought I could...
View ArticleCarers Allowance - new job
I am self employed and been claiming carers allowance for many years, as my profit has been minimal. I have just started a new job which is a 12 hour/week contract. With the new job alone I am well...
View Articleassessment decision maker questions
Had assessment on 26th march 2013 for anxiety. My claim has been with a decision maker since 15th april 2013, apparantly they are scoring the assessment. How long does it take for the DM to make a...
View ArticleIs Housing Benefit Sanctioned?
Hi, I am currently on Mat leave and due to return to work in July, however, I've requested a change to my contract to enable me to carry on working. As yet, my employer hasn't responded to my request...
View ArticleJoint JSA but husband starting work
Myself and my husband got JSA in January. We get £111 a week - his part is income related and mine is contribution based. My husband has now found a job starting beginning of May and is going to sign...
View ArticleHelp with DLA forms
Firstly, thankyou for nannytoone for replying when I misposted earlier on someone's else's thread by mistake. We will definitely contact DIAL. Other than the CAB, are there any disability support...
View ArticleWould we be entitled to Tax credits if my partner gave up work?
Here's the scenario, I work full time 43 hours basic per week for slightly over min wage. My partner works 16 hours for min wage. We have 3 kids. My partner comes home with £100 per week, Its costs her...
View ArticleCan I still claim JSA?
I am 25 weeks pregnant and still in the 6 month probationary period at my work. I have not been meeting my targets, because of pregnancy related illness and stress. Because I have not met my targets, I...
View ArticleFrustrated over Invalidity benefit loss.
Get 'm back to work! say some people, referring no doubt to those who appear to be perfectly well, but live off the state. Huh!, my wife looks amazing for her age, (60), but ask her to walk more than...
View ArticleReduced hours
Husband has been told he will have to go on short time drop to 3 days--22.5 hrs per week. I work 32 hrs per week. Just wondering if we could get help with CT or rent
View Articletax credit compliance letter
Hello I'm after some advice....... After not receiving our tax credits today I contacted them to be told our payment had been suspended due to a compliance check. I got home and have now got a letter...
View Articleuniversal credit amounts
i hope some one can help me get my head around these figures regarding universal credit. i know it doesn't come into force until next year but i like to be prepared. from what i have read here...
View ArticleHousing benefit question?
Me and my friend have just got a 2 bedroom flat together, where our parents provided the first rent and deposit, obviously we're both on esa and hes on jsa, for the minute, so wondered if its possible...
View ArticleShould I report my brother for benefit fraud, again?
I would like to point out that I am not a newbie, I didn't want to post this under my screen name that I use normally. ;) I am in a Head vs Heart dilemma and I honestly, don't know what to do. I will...
View ArticleInheritence and Benefits
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can help me with some advice. I've recently been left a share of a property abroad ( 50% in spain by an aunt), which in the current market has no chance of selling or...
View ArticleHelp needed please
Hi I am really new to claiming benefits and need some advice please. I have just found out that my full time job is coming to an end in about a week. I have luckily been offered a part time job, but at...
View ArticleIsmi
Hi all, Advise please, if you would be so kind. I was made redundant 10 months ago. My mortgage protection will currently run out in 2 months. I have not been able to find work :-( as yet. I wondered...
View ArticleES10 form
I'm trying to find out what an ES10 form is, my brother is disabled and has been told he may be able to reclaim monies using this form but that it is only available for the next few weeks. I cannot...
View ArticleEuropean care in the community white goods grant
can anyone provide information please on this grant thankyou
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