Self employed NI contributions
Hi, I was under the impression that reminders were issued in April to pay the self-employed NI but I haven't received mine. The last one I paid was in October. Have they changed it again or does anyone...
View Articleworse off on universal credit?
hi just a quick query, i done the online places for people universal credit calculator and its saying my base award and child support come to a total of £265 per month (£61 per week) thats with my...
View ArticleDecision change on appeal of esa wrag
In October I was transfered from IB to ESA Work Related Active Group after filling in a form (book!) and being placed in this group, like everyone in the position of ill health I was very worried. As...
View ArticleApprenticeships and tax credits
My neighbour has a 16 will be 17 in June at college in September she is starting an apprenticeship and will be working 30hrs a week pay will be £78 a week and willbe at college 1 day a week Will she...
View ArticleAppealling against ESA decission
Hello. I am here on behalf of my mother. She has been out of work for seven years now with severe back issues (the four lower disks in her spine are disintegrating) and depression. She is unable to...
View ArticleConfused about Tax Credits!
Hi, I've just spoken to Tax Credits as I phoned them with a change in circumstances at the weekend (no renewal received as yet). I made in claim in December 2012 when my husband and I separated and...
View ArticleJob offer received- JSA?
Hi all, I'm very new to claiming benefits and wondered if anyone more knowledgeable might be able to help. Essentially, I left a job at Easter and have been claiming JSA and housing benefit. I've now...
View ArticleWork FT/Work PT/Stay at home claim benefits
CONFUSED! I have been on maternity leave for a almost a year and now have to make decision to either go back to work or not. I need genuine advise. My salary is £38k and my husband earns £49k. We have...
View ArticleESA50 Limited capability for work?
What is it? The answer is at the top of the frontpage. Limited capability for work, LCW/ESA50. Many can fulfill the descriptors once or possibly twice.That though is not the question. The underlying...
View ArticleHelp with childcare if we have savings
Just wondering if we will be able to claim for help with childcare if we have savings? I can see there has been some info on if you have savings over 6k then this is taken into account but do they...
View ArticleRecruitment Agencys 5% admin charge on weekly pay
Hi All, First time on the forum. I thought Id ask for help here as you guys really seem to know what you are doing. I work in the Healthcare sector as a Care/Support worker. Ive just joined a care...
View Articleadvice please
Hi everyone I am hoping someone can help me with some advice. I have stumbled across some information that seems to suggest I may be eligable for disability element of working tax credit. The only...
View Articlebenefit stopped, help needed
posting for my sister as she doesn't use the internet. she rang me last night really upset as she's got herself in a mess with benefits, her own fault, but she needs help now. trouble is, i don't know...
View ArticleAlternative to crisis loan
I believe there is a 'social fund' or something like that, is this correct and how do I apply for it, can you receive it on the same day like a crisis loan?
View Articleplease help/advise me.
please can someone give me some help, or direct me to another thread that discusses my problem. i've been on income support for many years for mental health problems. i don't have learning...
View ArticleHousing Benefit Advice Please
Can anyone help me with quick question please? I have a friend who has a council tenancy and is in receipt of HTB and wants to know if they can have their partner move in with them and if they do, how...
View Articleaccessing medical report esa
Could someone kindly give me the dwp link to ask for a copy of your medical notes for esa when an atos medical wasnt asked for.
View ArticleTax Credits question
During April 2011-December 2012 I was either unemployed or a full-time student. From December 2012 I then started working full-time, earning roughly £14,000/year, with a contract running until April. I...
View ArticleTransferred to ESA from I.B. and placed in Support Group
I have asked quite a few questions on here about ESA for my sister who has R.A. and I am sorry to bother you again. I hope this will be the last one. She filled in her ESA50 in mid March, and got a...
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