DWP nightmare.....
To cut a long story short......My husband suffers from manic depression and was on incapacity for years. Moved to ESA (which they told us nothing other than incapacity was been phased out) and they...
View ArticleWill my housing benefit stop or be reduced?
Hi I was wondering if anyone can help because IÂ’m getting really worried! I have been told by my advisor at the job centre that the government are changing housing benefit for people under 35 so they...
View ArticleCan son/daughter earn money whilst family claim Tax Credits?
Hello, My daughter has turned 16 as is looking for part time work while she is still at school. I am still receiving tax and child credits but I am worried that when she starts working it will affect...
View ArticleThread has been moved.
Thread moved. DLA - motability vehicle in 2013 (for 3 years) but when a PIP starts then what ?? just added: to here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...1#post58364951
View ArticleCarers allowance & students
My father is on high rate AA looked after by mother & myself. My mother cant claim CA as she claims state pension & I cant claim as I work. My son is 18 & at college & will leave in...
View Articleam i now entitled to free dental work?
being on just the old incapacity benefit i was not entitled to free dental work, i have just been told i will be receiving esa and whilst at my dentist a few days ago he pointed out a new section on...
View ArticleIncome Support -> Esa -> Unversal credit ?
Somebody is on income support, and being moved (through an application form process) to being applied to Esa (a new application ESA form) they get housing benefit to. Then how Universal credit fit in?...
View ArticleDifference between ESA Contribution? / ESA income related ?
Hello all, just confused between the differences between both types? esa contribution based, and esa income based. I know the difference, but I mean which one would one person be eligible for, (they...
View ArticleQuestions about Pension Credit
If a man is claiming Pension Credit for himself and his wife (he is 64 and she is 59), and then gives her no money, is there anything the wife can do? Is any of it 'legally' her money? Or does she just...
View Articleesa tribunal
hello i have another thread on here but i have started a new thread so everyone dont have to go through all the replies. basically yesterday was supposed to be my tribunal, an hour before hand i...
View Article3 months into my support group ESA, random payment?
I am 3 months out of 6 into my support group part of ESA. on 23rd december i recieved the booklet you usually get towards the end of the 13 week period, you fill in and send away telling them how you...
View Articlecompliance officer
hi my husband got a letter about a visit from a customer compliance officer. iam in no way worried about the visit OR SHOULD I. as iam my husband full time carer, as he has dementia and crones plus a...
View ArticleSsp
can anyone help. after being off sick for 9 weeks and only receiving SSP. can I appeal against my payments after it took my company 5 weeks to make the needed alterations ( changing my car over) at the...
View ArticleNo longer together but living in his property - advice please?
Hi, i've posted this elsewhere on the forum but was told I may get responses from people more knowledgable in this area on here? Hi, My ex and I split 5 months ago, we have a child together. We both...
View Articlepossible to get community care grant before found place to live?,
currently i'm in temporary accomodation by homeless department also under care of local mental health team and local gov support thing, classed as vulnerable adult. where im at is highly unsuitable and...
View ArticlePhone call yesterday
Hiya. I got a phone call off Working Department and Pensions, Ive never had a phone call before. They asked me if there is any changed etc. I find it weird that they called? Has anayone else had this?
View ArticleCarers Allowance Advice Needed Please
I wonder if someone could advise me please. My dad has had Parkinsons for several years (84) and my mum (82) has been looking after him. He is fully functioning in washing/dressing etc. but has...
View Articlehelp please get advice on council house and entitlement
Not sure where to put this as there is no council house option or housing just mortgages and renting. I am single lady expecting first baby in 4 weeks. I am at home in 3 bedroom with mum and 28 year...
View ArticleSwimming against the tide
Trying so hard to come off JSA and benefits. Got part time job less than 16 hours. The fiver JSA allowance equals travel expenses. Did extra hours Christmas week because soo hoping for regular more...
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