Sorry, another ESA question
I received my ESA letter today and I have been placed ESA wrag group. It says I am entitled to both contribution-based and income related. What does this mean? Also, do I need to let housing benefit...
View Articlewinter fuel allowance stopping cheques
hi there just a quick query about the winter fuel allowance paid every now and then and is about £110. A friend has had a letter saying that they no longer will be sending cheques, as she does not have...
View ArticleESA Youth
Right we cant get contributions based ESA for our 16 year old as they discontinued this last year. However is the income based ESA reliant on parental income? Thanks for information - my son is very...
View ArticleESA decision by phone
Hi, I hope you can help clear up some confusion for me. I was rung by a man at DWP today, just after lunch, to tell me the ESA decision. I'm long term disabled with congenital deformities and I've been...
View ArticleHousing Benefit legislation
Are there any Housing benefit officers who are aware if their Local Authority apply this discretional legislation: Disregard of changes in tax, contributions etc 34. In calculating the claimants income...
View ArticleFit Note, What to do with it ?
Okay I went to the doctors today and he gave me a fit note (sick note) which basically says I am not able to work for one month. I am not in work and haven't been before (I am only 19). Also I am not...
View ArticleApprenticeship & Working Tax Credit
Just a question regarding Working Tax Credit. I started a new apprenticeship on March 25th and as it isn't an eligible course (Level 2 in Retail Knowledge and Level 2 in Retail Skills) for mum to...
View Articlebenefits
how long does it generally take once dwp say its away to the processors?my claim
View Articletax credits renewal
I renewed my tax credits last monday and there was 2 payments in my bank friday. I have had a letter saying this is an estitmated payment why they process my claim. Is this normal? I had a change in my...
View ArticleDied before recieving DLA
my wife was recently awarded high level DLA at both levels backdated to 20 march and i was awarded carers allowance back dated to same date. She passed away in hospital yesterday will we still be...
View ArticleTax credits
Hi I was just wondering if anyone could help I receive working tax credits as I only earn 4800 a year but last year I only earned 2600 as I was on maternity leave and didnt receive any maternity pat...
View ArticleTax credits and PPI award
Hi, could someone offer some advice on my Tax credit award this year please? I've just had a tax credit renewal form and am not sure if I put the ppi award I received in 12/13 tax year before I send it...
View ArticleNot payed working tax credits
Hi I have just found out that tax credits had me down as not working since 28 october 2012 to present which is untrue I have advised them of this and they confirmed I was downas unemployed but this has...
View ArticleTyrion and Aryas problems with housing.
From the universal credit guidance. Quote: Tyrion rents a 2 bedroom flat, his rental payments are £400.00 a month. Prior to his claim to UC he was 6 months behind with his rental payments. His landlord...
View Articletax credit renewal-maternity
can someone please advice as all very new to me. I am very confused. I rang to renew my working tax credit. I have been on maternity leave from may 2012 till may 2013 and I am back to work 20/05/2013...
View ArticleTax Credit Renewal and SMP
I'm new to tax credit and need a little advice regarding tax credit renewal and stat maternity pay. I believe you take the first £100 a week off smp but is it only for the smp element? I was off for 39...
View Articlehouse benefits
Dear all, I have a very complicate situation and hope your tips, replies will give me some direction. I separated from my husband and was trying to get back on my feet, but two months ago lost my job....
View Articlestopping esa
how do i go about stopping my esa, i may have a job il find out next saturday,they may want me to start then,is it best i phone up next week,also if it doesnt work out as planned is there a linking...
View Articlestudent midwife and childcare costs
ok so my friend as just been accepted to be a student midwife. she has children and needs childcare which is sorted. the nhs give her a bursary of £6500 but she still has to find £5500 of money to pay...
View ArticleIs this calculation right?
Hello. Not sure if this is the best place for my question but here goes. My husband and I are married and have 2 kids. We live in a small flat in London. I look after the kids as they are young and i...
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