Failed habitual residency test
My daughter is british. She has failed the hrt. She moved back from spain a couple of months ago. Her partner is spanish could this be why? She was told afterwards to claim income support as a single...
View ArticleNew Year New Life! Your Help Needed Please..........
Hello eveyone, I hope this New Years Eve Eve is treating you well :) I have been around these parts for a few years now but wanted to start a brand new MSE ID for my new journey, our journey to a new...
View ArticleIs the job centre open on new years eve
new years eve (the 31st december) is the date when I would usually sign on, I was given an appointment for the 14 the jan instead and the advisor did not say anything about the 31st, I just want to...
View ArticleAdvice req housing benefit
Basically our daughter returned home from Uni pregnant armed with boyfriend who we agreed that they could live here with us until the baby was born which it was on the 12 dec Neither are employed and...
View ArticleFraud or Not?
I know of someone who is claiming benefit, even though he operates his own business and has two sets of books. His declared income (it is available on line) could never support his lifestyle. His wife...
View ArticleStrange ESA Payment. NOT Christmas/New Year Related As Far As I Can Tell...
Hello everyone. I've searched this forum and a few other sites but haven't been able to find an explanation. Like everyone else my Christmas dated ESA came in early (24th Dec instead of 25th). However...
View ArticleAdvice req council flats
Does anyone know what the savings limit is for applying for a council flat? Am seriously disabled, largely housebound and living with parent for last ten years. Got some savings, though not much. I'd...
View ArticleCouncil Tax Benefit
Hi there, Can anyone give advice on this situation: - 3 adults living in house, mum, me (24) and my sis (20) - Mum is on esa and dla and has a severe mental disabilty, sis is on jsa and I'm on IS and...
View ArticleIll health
Can anyone help me?, As a family we have been lucky and never had to claim benefits, but my hours had been cut right down but my husband who is self employed but works for one employer, has just had a...
View ArticleDLA to PIP question
Hi, I can see that the NEW claims are being moved to the PIP system in April, also that the current claims will start from October. My wife's DLA is up for renewal in May. Is this seen as a NEW claim...
View ArticleSelf employed class 4 contributions benerfits?
My partner is self employed, one man band, plumber and pays only class 4 contributions. On Thursday lasyt week he was mowed down by a hit and run driver on a pelecan crossing. The injuries caused mean...
View ArticleTax Credit - Over payment
We received a letter regarding our tax credit renewal earlier in the year, I knew we wouldn't receive tax credit for 2012/13 year but it also had an over payment of around £230, I've been waiting for a...
View ArticleAny last minute advice on ESA appeal
I applied for ESA and was found fit-for-work so I've appealed, my appeal is on 4th January - I'm applying for ESA as my autism has become so severe that I don't think I can work, but I scored zero on...
View ArticleHousing and ct benefit help please...
Below is a table on my local council website regarding ct/hb . can anyone help me fathom it out....please. me and oh are 29 and 31. we have 3 children 10,5 and 4(10 yo gets mid rate dla) our rent is...
View ArticleGo On JSA Or Stay On Tax Credits?
Hi all, I've just signed up here and it's my first (probably of many!) post. I've worked freelance for a company for over 6 years and on the 10th of Dec, I was told I would have no work until February,...
View ArticleHappy new year thread
i`m away over the new year so will wish you all a happy healthy and hassle free 2013,to you and your families John x
View ArticleActor and benefits
Bare with me please. Any advice greatfully received. My DD is 22 and wants to work in theatre. She has a v. good drama degree from a russell group Uni, as well as fairly severe dyslexia and dyspraxia...
View ArticleUpcoming Atoss News Stories
http://atosvictimsgroup.co.uk/2012/1...s-stories-now/ And so do the BBC. http://atosvictimsgroup.co.uk/2012/1...tos-story-now/
View Article31st Dec, Normal Day? (Payments)
Hello, Is Monday 31st December, a Normal Day? I am wondering as my ESA money is due in this date (Today but it don't show in my bank till 4-5am, when am asleep usually see it when wake up a little...
View Articlechild benefit cuts, which tax year?
Hi, My partner earnt 59000 last tax year 2011/2012 but this year due to reduced workload He estimates between 49000 and 51000 for 2012/2013. Regarding child benefit cuts will CB be reduced/taxed based...
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