Is my cousin entitled to NI Contribution based ESA?
My cousin has been paying NI, Class 2 contributions for many years. Unfortunately she has had to stop working. She is in her fifties and has cognitive impairment from early onset Dementia. If eligible...
View ArticleReceived a 'cert of tax' on Jobseekers! HELP
Im a single mum, going through a divorce through no fault of my own. Im now on Jobseekers allowance and have received a certificate of tax (it appears to be called that...it says Jobseekers is a...
View ArticleHELP why do I need to pay tax on Jobseekers when Im unemployed?
Has anyone else received a Certificate of tax for Jobseekers allowance? I have 3 children and Im now on Jobseekers unfortunately; but received this letter saying I have received just over £3000 in...
View ArticleDLA Doc
Had the DLA doctor out today. I recognise him as a doctor on call that sectioned me a few years back. He appeared to know my Psychiatrist. So are these Doctors local GPs doing extra work? Was here for...
View ArticlePlease help, ESA and working tax credit
Hi all, Wondering if someone can help (pretty please) I am single with two young children under 9 years old and was previously working part time (17 hours per week) and receiving both child and working...
View Articletax credits
hi just wondering if anyone would know I gave an estimate to tax credits of husbands income for the year last oct because husband had a pay rise. received his p60 and I have under estimated by £ 164...
View ArticleDLA taking time deliberately
in a nutshell my partner applied for DLA 9 weeks ago with the help of a specialist benefits advisor from the council, hes got psoriatic arthritis. we have since been told that they are deliberately...
View Articleon ESA & affected by bedroom tax - trying to work out how to manage renting a...
hi, I'm on ESA (WRAG) and currently am in a two bedroomed flat and as my son has gone to uni and will be moving out of halls of residence in the future, I will be deemed to have a spare bedroom. I'm...
View ArticleBenefit help
Hi, I suffer from a disability work have made allowances meaning I can continue to work yay. OH has had mobility issues for the last 18 months getting steadily worse he has been diagnosed with...
View ArticleCouncil Tax 25% discount available 2 adults 1 is carer?
Is the 25% single occupancy discount available to the following household? 1 adult householder claiming attendance allowance at the lower rate ie no through night disturbance claimed for. 1 adult...
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MSE News: Carers 'to get financial rights' in Queen's Speech
"Carers will get stronger rights to seek financial and practical help under new reforms, it's been reported..." Read the full story: Carers 'to get financial rights' in Queen's Speech Click reply below...
View ArticleTax credits can they be paid direct to bils?
Hello. I have posted here before and members have been very helpful. My daughter has difficulty managing money, and has previously had a DRO. She has been doing well, paying bills etc on time, but has...
View ArticleHelp - Tax Credits claim Rejected
Ok, where to start. Last year in September, my childrens dad took our children and refused to return them. He claimed tax credits, child benefit etc. I then got them back in November, not through court...
View Articleany ideas of what benifits we are entitled to?
any ideas of what benifits we are entitled to? neither of us have savings i get Jsa contribution based (male 33) 2 months on JSA wife SSP (female 34) toe amputated & hole in foot not bad enough for...
View ArticleESA postponed by Judge at last minute
Hi, I am due to have my ESA tribunal tomorrow at 4pm, but got a phone call at 12.30 today to say the judge has postponed it. The court could not give me a reason. Does this sort of thing normally...
View ArticleESA 50 every 6 months?
Hello all, My mum was recieving ESA at the assessment rate and sent in her first ESA50 (the questionnaire), had the medical in Oct '12 and was turned down at appeal - she's waiting for a date for her...
View Articleregistring for council housing flat
hi all, i have a question about council housing. my mom is 53 and on low income (currently looking for job). she gets help from council paying for her full rent which is £800 pcm for a single adult...
View ArticleHi, does anyone know about the training thing with JSA?
Hi all. Have been signing on for almost 6 months come june/july and i was told i will have to be attending a daily training thing soon? Does anyone know what this is all about and what it involves also...
View ArticleRestriction on benefits when losing your job
If someone needs an SIA license for their work and is found guilty of an offense which means their SIA license is withdrawn and they then therefore lose their job as the license was a compulsory...
View ArticleHelp/Advice needed about Esa please :(
Hi, Ive been registered on this site for a few years now but havent logged in or used the site much for a year or so. Not sure how best to word all this so sorry if I ramble. Need some help &...
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