Jsa and under 16hrs help.
Hi all, Tried to get info from the staff in the JSA OFFICE but they got less knowledge than me. I have been offered 15 hrs a week for 3 weeks(Hol cover) on helping out a decorating firm.This could lead...
View ArticleConfusion over JSA
I'd like a bit of advice on claiming JSA. My sons girlfriend, who lives with us in the family home has been told that as she lives with my son, even though its in our house, he is expected to support...
View ArticleJSA help with starting a job
Hi all Im looking to see if the job centre will help me buy a digi taco card, so im able to get work as a Class 1 truck driver, as I have the licence but no one will take me on without it. I have heard...
View ArticleRepayment question?
In August 2011 my wife rang TC to inform them that she was getting married and informed them of a change of circumstances the guy on the phone said to her that everything should stay as it is. So end...
View ArticleHousing benefit, ESA and Subtenants...
Hello, hoping for some advice... I thought I'd understood how this all works but now a bit confused! I am currently claiming ESA assessment phase rate (ie. same amount as JSA). I also have put in a...
View ArticleESA85 Help
Hi, I received my ESA85 today and the prognosis hasn't been filled in, infact only pages 1-6 have and 7-34 havn't been filled in at all. Any ideas why there is no prognosis? Don't know if it makes any...
View ArticleIs this scenario possible?
The circumstances would be- A couple are joint tenants in a rented property. The mans daughter is 34, recently separated and out of work at the moment so has moved in with the couple. If the daughters...
View ArticleJSA and NVQ 3 with a 12 hour placement but no salary
Hi, I'm hoping somebody can give me some advice for my daughter she has just left University (she's 21) and has decided to take a year out before continuing with full time Education. In an effort to...
View ArticleBenefit Cap Advice
Hi people Just looking for advice on this benefit cap that is coming in now, had a nice conversation with an advisor at Job Centre today and essentially they couldn't describe their backside from their...
View Articleworking tax credit - so confused
After just starting a new job i was looking into working tax credit as a single person with no children. When doing it online it says i am entitled to something but when i called them up i was told i...
View ArticleSDP- extra money esa
my friend has recently received a letter, stating she could have received SDP a while back, and says she might be backdated, can you help, how long would it take for her to be backdated after filling...
View ArticleTax credit overpayment
Hello board! I've recently had a demand for payment of £600 from the tax credit people - the supposed remains of an overpayment from a fair few years ago that we had been assured was paid in full...
View ArticleElectoral roll, council tax and credit
Hi I'd be v grateful if anyone could advise me on my situation. I want to apply for credit so need to be on the electoral roll for that. I just moved into a flatshare for a couple of months (having...
View Articletax credit fraud? please help
hi my partner has had a letter from the tax credits saying his childcare has been checked and the information he has given is not correct. he has his daughter 4 days out of 7 and she is registered at...
View ArticleAdvice needed desperately please - "benefit fraud"
Ok here goes...it's a complicated one but desperate for advice.... My mum was on benefits (ESA at the time plus HB, CTB) back in 2005. Her Mum died and left her a large sum of money. At the time she...
View ArticleTax Credits award notice needed for mortgage approval
Hi everyone, We have completed our tax credit renewal over the phone just over a week ago. Then we came across a new house we wanted and went for it. Everything has progressed quickly and fine until...
View Articlechange bank details help
Hi. What would be the best way to notify Tax Credits of a change in bank details? Something that can be done over the phone? Thanks F
View Articleurgent help needed
hi there i have been working all my life and paying tax since i was out of school. Recently i took a minimum wage job as a job is better than no job. two weeks ago spoke to wtc to update my...
View ArticleSigning on JSA for the first time today (initial interview), what to expect
I just failed my ESA medical so I'm forcing myself to sign on and see how everything goes really. I'm a bit worried. Will they take that I've just been on ESA into account when deciding what types of...
View ArticleHousing Benefit - what next?
Hi there. I'm a recent graduate looking for work. I've just applied for JSA and housing benefit help me with my rent. I've applied online with my local authority but it didn't give me any information...
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