Exact definition of hospital in-patient?
Does anybody know the exact definition of a hospital in-patient, according to the DWP? I receive higher rate Motability and care, and may soon fall foul of the new regulations regarding...
View ArticleList of Benefit Delivery Centres?
Is there a list of BDC in the uk? i cant find anything on the DWP website about them. im looking for a list of centres that deal with claims not job centres.
View ArticleThe Silence is Deafening!
Today in the news it was reported a women ended her life over the so called 'bedroom tax' . No mention here, nor on on the bbc news site? Yet all other news sites have full coverage. What gives?
View ArticleReclaiming ESA
Hi there, I'm looking for advice of what to expect and how to deal with it, I'm suffering from depression and anxiety and was claiming ESA, I had failed the WCA scoring 0 points and was appealing the...
View ArticleAm in a predicament
I work as a hca for the nhs wanted to do my nursing only been working for nhs for 8 months but been in care for years. I also suffer with bipolar and this past month I've been so depressed I've tried...
View ArticleAppeal Question
Hi All Currently I'm awaiting for a date for my appeal, due to the fact that ATOS scored me a big fat zero on my medical assessment back in February and with that the DWP stated in there view I was fit...
View ArticleEnding DLA claim
Hi everyone, I have decided it is time to end my DLA claim. I have had a talk with my doctor and she agrees. I am wondering whether to write a letter or just call. The only thing that puts me off...
View ArticleHolidays
New here. I don't know if this is the right place for this subject, soon as someone tells me where to go i'll go there. I work 56 hours a week, apparently i am only allowed 23 days holiday. :S I'm...
View ArticleChildren's Savings affect Benefits?
Are children's savings, which are solely in children's name, classed as household income for income related benefits? And therefore need to be declared? Thx Annie x
View ArticleESA, Housing Benefit and property inheritance
Hi I would very grateful for some advice as I am trying to get my inheritance finances straight in my head. Currently I am on ESA and Housing Benefit ( in rented property) (plus low rate DLA). I got...
View ArticleTold I am not entitled to anything
Myself and my husband had a joint claim for JSA which started on 1st January 2013. In the letter of confirmation it stated that my part was contribution based and my husband's income based. Luckily my...
View ArticleHMRC:Oh no you don't. Me:Oh yes I do!
Got an overpayment of tax credits (working and child) letter demanding just under £2k. These are from Tax credits claimed from 2007-2008. I phoned HMRC and asked how, why and why has it taken over 5...
View ArticleBack to work interview?
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help me or has had the same. I have been sent a letter telling me I have a back to work interview next week. However my partner claims income support for the pair of...
View Articletax credits potential payment withheld??
Hi I recently cancelled my single tax credit claim on 19th april and submitted new joint claim right away the claim was received on 20th april anyway during processing of claim my partner is now...
View ArticleTax Credits and Income Disregard
Hi, I am trying to find out about the earnings thresholds within tax credits and would like to know if there is a simple answer to my query. First question: predicted income given to Tax Credits office...
View ArticleIncome Based JSA Refused.
My wife and I had applied for IB JSA.After being given the wrong forms to fill in we finally got the correct forms and duly waited. After enquiring at the JC as to what was happening we were told it...
View ArticleHas anyone had tax credit renewal finalised yet
has anyone had finalised paperwork yet IF so when did you renew please@ Thanks in advance
View ArticleA little help please
Is there a website that I could use to see if I qualify for tax credits. I am self employed.
View ArticleHousing Benefit LHA
I would be grateful of some advice about my son. He is claiming JSA and Housing Benefit. He lives in a bedsit by himself in Bromley and pays £120 per week rent. He has been awarded £80.23 per week for...
View ArticleWFI And Appealing.
I had my first WFI this morning after winning my appeal last July. My advisor said she thinks I am not ready for work, and advised me to appeal to be put into the support group. If I appeal and lose,...
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