Esa query
Hi , sorry if this has been asked before .My hub has been put into the support group ,and the letter says it contribution based until November ? will we go onto I/S ESA after that ? he does qualify for...
View Articledeclaration form
Just wanted to ask people who are on Work programme. Have they stopped sending the declaration form which you have to bring when you sign on at the Job centre? I normally get them in the next few day...
View ArticleESA & Debts
Looking for some advice. My partner is on contribution based ESA which is due to end on Friday. He is currently waiting for hip and then maybe knee surgery and has his second WCA later this month....
View ArticleExtra care but not disabled - DLA (Child)
Good Evening Everyone. I am after a bit of advice because I am confused on whether I should be applying for DLA for my child. I apologize now if I am not using the right words and terms. My child is 18...
View ArticleSalary sacrifice car scheme and tax credits
Please help if you can! I have spent the last week trying in vain to understand the full implications of a salary sacrifice car scheme available to me through my work My main queries are the affect it...
View ArticleEpilepsy and JSA
I am claiming JSA and due to having an epileptic seizure I missed an appointment last week. I went in today for a meeting, and was told that I am allowed 14 days sickness and after that I will be...
View ArticleESA - no letter?
Evening, I have been placed in the WRAG after having my WCA a few weeks a go. I found out because housing benefit wrote to me due to a change in my income and stated this was due to me being placed in...
View Articlehelp with benefits for self employed
hi all i am currently self employed making cakes from home its not going to well working hard for very little money and was wondering if there are any benefits i can claim
View ArticleAdvice on Jobseekers
Good evening, any advice would be super. My mother was made redundant after the business she worked for closed down after 50 years, She immediately took up employment in a bedsit as chambermaid/cleaner...
View ArticleContribution JSA
I have been told today that I am to be made redundant and have spent ages trying to figure out if I can claim contribution jsa. As I only work part time I can not figure out if I have paid enough...
View ArticleHousing Benefit Lower than expected
I wonder if anyone could tell me if this is right please. i have applied for housing benefit but have only been awarded £18 per week which is much lower than i had anticipated. details; married couple...
View ArticleHavent Heard Back About DLA Appeal
A few month ago, me and my representative filled in DLA forms and sent them off. About 2 weeks later, I got a rejection letter and it said I had one month to appeal it. So 3 weeks later, my...
View ArticleUC and savings deductions
Am I right in thinking that currently means tested benfits with savings you are deducted £1 for every £250 over £6000 in saving. under Universal credit it will change to: £4.35 for every £250 over...
View ArticleESA to JSA
hi Just been told did not get any points and esa will stop. I will be sent a letter in few days etc. I was told they could arrange an appointment to claim jsa and that also would be in the letter they...
View ArticleEarly or extra tax credits payment?
Having already been paid tax credits on Tuesday, I notice I have been paid again today but it is slightly less I am confused as to whether this is an owed payment or it is just early and I won't get...
View ArticleTax credits while on maternity?
Hi. I recently found out I'm expecting (complete surprise) and am panicking about how we can survive during maternity leave. I have worked all my life and am not familiar with benefits. My partner has...
View Articlecompany car/Car allowance
Hi all, just after some advice. My company has a company car policy and also car allowance. My query relates to expensing fuel. my company gives HMRC rates for company cars for private cars and also...
View ArticleDWP SAR request - should ICE refuse to investigate ?
Hi all, I don't know if anyone can answer this. The Independent Case Examiner is currently investigating the DWP for my partner's claim. They have just refused to investigate one of the points - That a...
View ArticleAnyone done Tax Credits renewal by post?
Done by post this year as it was just a case of writing down last years figures. Just wondered if anyone else has renewed by posting back and how long roughly its taking?! thanks
View Articleworking tax credits mistake???
just made a claim for working tax credits and child tax credits and been awarded £39 a month and i think it may be wrong does anybody know about the benefots because ive never claimed befor and i know...
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