NHS bursary and housing benefit
I understood that an NHS bursary was treated differently to a standard student loan. I have just had my housing benefit reassessed and cut because the council state that it is all taken into account. I...
View Articlehow will benefits be affected if my asylumseeker boyfriend movesin.
Lone parent on jsa.ctc.hb.ctb. just found out I'm pregnant. Partner is asylum seeker in detention.planning to try and bail him to my address. How will it affect my benefits. He's not allowed to work...
View ArticleSingle claim and pregnant!
Hi all. I am a long term lurker, first time poster on the boards. I need some reassurance regarding my child tax credits. I think that all that I qualify for is the childcare element but this is around...
View ArticleBit worried!
Hi all, I am having a bit of a scare at the moment in that I may be pregnant. I am not with the potential father, but I would keep it. How can I find out where I would stand financially re benefits...
View ArticleDLA & hospital?
My daughter was in a serious car accident in September and is still in a hospital high dependency unit. She has been awarded high rate care and mobility but of course it won't be paid while she is in...
View ArticleWhat to do about ESA advisor
Basically, he's nice but some of the things he does offends me. When I walk in and wait he snaps his fingers, signalling me to come and sit down. He says he sees me as a JSA claimant more than ESA,...
View ArticleHousing Benefit
Not sure if this is the right place but just wondering if anyone can give me advice. My 24 year old daughter got herself pregnant last year giving birth to a beautiful baby girl in October. She was...
View ArticleHousing benefit / shared house query
Hi Hope I am posting in the right place. I was wondering if anyone had any insight into this situation. I currently live with my civil partner and rent a home from my mother. We both work full time and...
View ArticleESA after a year
Hi there, I am currently in the ESA support group and have been claiming contribution based ESA for a year as of the 1st of January 2013. I have checked my online bank account today and recieved a...
View ArticleConfusion over ESA..
A person: In reciept of DLA @ MRC and LRM. Long Term InCap with Age Premium. Just swapped to ESA Cont, Support Grp. Partner claims Carers Allowance. This is topped up by about £18 per week IS. Live...
View Articlejsa ib question help please
anyone help me with a question related to jobseekers allowance-income based?? i filled in form for hubby online and it suggested on direct gov he claime jsa income based (not contribution which we...
View ArticleCan I claim Back to Work Credit?
I was claiming JSA from 1st Jan 2012 until 16th Nov 2012 then went onto ESA (which I'm currently claiming). I've now got a job which starts 2nd Jan and it will take me off benefits (thank goodness)....
View ArticleHaving problems downsizing.
At present I am receiving LHA for 1 bedroom as I am in 2 bedroom making the shortfall up, if I move into a room with shared facilities will I still get the 1 bedroomed rate of LHA or the shared rate?...
View ArticleEsa
Hi i've just had one weeks payment of esa paid into my account but the confusing thing is its not due till next week. Has anybody else had the same thing happen?
View ArticleLetter recieved saying ESA stopped two days ago due to 365 day ruling - no...
I have been on incapacity benefit for a few years and was moved from IB to ESA in 2010 - I passed my medical and was reviewd again in 2011 and told I would take another medical in 2012 - I did that on...
View Article2013
I would like to wish everyone at MSE a happy 2013 and dont give up job hunting as it's a new year and a new start!! :D:T:D
View ArticleEsa, child benefits and child tax credits
Hi I am a full time single father who unfortunately does not work due to a back Problem so all i get is ESA,CHILD BENEFITS AND CHILD TAX CREDITS. I get my rent and council tax paid due to being on ESA,...
View ArticleMaternity Allowance
Hi, I am trying to work out if I am entitled to MA. I have worked for 26 weeks during the test period, however i did not leave to have a baby - I wasnt even pregnant when I left! I left because I hated...
View ArticleDaughter wants to start own business when finished college - benefit question
I've already posted this on the small business board but someone sent me a message saying I might get more replies on here: I'm asking this on behalf of my 18 year old daughter who hasn't got an...
View ArticleIncome support and helping a friend - work??
Hi. Currently in receipt of income support, and I know I have to declare if I do any work, paid or unpaid. My friend is starting a small business and will be selling her wares via a facebook page. It...
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