JSA Claim help (new job)
Hi, I have closed my claim down with the jobcentre today as I have started work. Today was also supposed to be my sign on day. Will I be paid what I am owed on Thursday, my normal payday? Thanks in...
View ArticlePlease Help, returning to work need advice.
First of all i would like to apologise for my utter stupidity - i'm sure this has already been covered however very very new to the forum and i cannot find it, nor can i understand any of the benefits...
View ArticleTax credits application
Hi all, I'm helping my brother and his partner claim working & child tax credits for the first time and wanted to ask a few questions (it's been years since my TC claim started and I can't remember...
View ArticleJSA and a holiday
My father-in-law has booked us a holiday for a week in a caravan in Devon, its the week my partner signs on though, he is going to tell them at the jobcentre when he next signs on, does anyone know how...
View ArticleTurned down for ESA, have a few questions
Ok I knew it would be hard and will go into my disagreement with their decision in a moment but first of all I only got a sick note last week from the doctor covering 2 months but the letter says they...
View ArticleTwo Year Child Funding - Nursery
Hi all Im a little confused if anyone could help please. At the moment I am out of work and looking for employment again after been made redundant. Our son is two at the end of July. We have just put...
View Articlehow long does DLA claim stay with decision maker?
my partner applied for DLA form at beginning of February and they received it back at the start of March..and due to various mistakes and errors it only went to the decision maker on the 13th of...
View ArticleNon payment of ESA and the nightmare that has followed!
Basically my partner and I receive ESA as he had his leg amputated at the beginning of this year, he is now mobile enough to get to his work focused appointments. On Friday 14th June, we received under...
View ArticleConfused by Working Tax Credits
My partner and I have been receiving Working Tax Credits for the past 18 months as she worked full time (but on a low income) but I was unemployed. However I have now found full time work myself...
View ArticleNational insurance credits and ESA
I recieved a letter from JSA and national insurance credits, which was asking for my comments about what my previous employer had said about me (which was just a load of !!!!!y comments). I wasn't sure...
View ArticleNursing Student struggling with benifits mindfield!
Hi, this is the first time I've even been on the site. I started my Nursing degree in March this year the uni is in England and I live in Wales, I have no idea if my NHS bursary is taken into account...
View ArticleMore tax credit renewal -childcare payment check
after reading the posts on here was not surprised when a child care check letter dropped through the door, my son goes to the after school club 5 days a week every week through out the term so its...
View Articleeducation voucher?
Good evening everybody! I moved to UK two weeks ago. I come from Germany. At the moment I am receiving Jobseekers' allowance but I hope that soon I will find a job. In Germany if you are registered as...
View ArticleESA and work programme?
I am confused. I have been on ESA 7-8 months (ish) and have recieved a letter from my old Work programme provider today stating I need to attend a "work focused interview to search for work" on 19th...
View ArticleJSA Self Employment and Housing
I am living alone, no dependents (apart from dog) in two bed house, renting privately. My rent is £395 per month. I receive £320 HB and then there's the poll tax element to pay too. Also on JSA which...
View ArticleNot sure how to help 65 year old mum living on very little
My mum and I fell out 7 years ago and yesterday she phoned me out of the blue in a desperate state. She needs help and I'm not really sure where to start. A bit of background. She is 65 and single...
View ArticlePension Credit and Earning
Can anyone offer any help/advice please ? I am in receipt of state pension and pension credit (guaranteed) with no other income. I lodge at the moment. My query is: I have been forced to downsize and...
View ArticleQuery on possible over or under payment?!
Hi all I was hoping someone may be able to help me with a tax credits query... Last year, I claimed for a few months when I was left as a single parent. We reconciled, so I stopped my claim...
View ArticleCan Mum claim PIP?
My Mum was a full time carer for her mum for 11 years until nan passed away just over 2 years ago. Following nan passing, mum went to the Job Centre to claim Job Seekers only to be told that due to her...
View Articlesingle mum on benefits, getting back with ex - telling DSS/HMRC. worried.
hi there split up with ex about 18 months ago, and as i have 2 children but we have recently been seeing eachother again :o we would like him to move back in and try again. i am really happy because...
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