housing benefit query
Sorry this is a long winded, but here goes. Last January we moved into our present home, the landlord reduced the rent as he wanted to be paid HB directly to him the rent was agreed at £825.00 pcm, LHA...
View Articleupdate on my esa
i had the phone call today i am in the support group atos said they have enough evidence what i wrote in my form that i dont need an face to face assessment as they said my last assessment was in 2007...
View ArticleJSA & Working, does anyone know?!
Quick explanation. In a job that isnt bad pay but hours very very low and irregular, can go a week or two with 0 hours at present. Struggling to live and also I'd be getting more money on JSA. Tried...
View Articleatos/esa rejections you may want to read this
hi i have stumbled across something that might help those who have to make an appeal against their decision what atos and esa fail to tell you its called the black triangle campaign sorry here it is...
View ArticleConfusing ESA letter
We are a couple and Received letter today, saying that appeal rate for ESA will change from 24th Jan from £132.75 (£111.45 + 21.30 disability premium) However from 31st Jan, the rate will change to...
View ArticleESA and National Insurance Contributions..
I had a medical in December 2011 and failed then appealed and won after a reconsideration in March 2012. I was place in work group, I done a late appeal in November 2012 to get in support group and the...
View ArticleSelf-Employed Housing Benefit Advice
Hi, I'm really in need of some advice here. Hopefully someone can offer it. I'm self-employed - have been for a while. Last year my earnings took a nose-dive and I've ended up only earning about £6000...
View Articledwp simple payment scheme - why is no one objecting
Firstly, I have to say I am very disappointed with all the 'pensioner bashing' I have read. Are you all young, upper/middle class with huge savings and 'having it all'? Are none of you on low incomes...
View ArticlePersonalisation
I am not sure if this is the same thing as direct payments. i am writing my supporting statement to apply for personalisation at the moment, the social worker has said getting a PA will be fine. He has...
View Articlehelp received thankyou x
Hi a bit of advice needed please since June I have been a partner on my husbands claim to ESA WRAG group, we have 2 children 10 and 6 we claimed CTC. He walked out on me nearly 2 weeks ago, I have put...
View ArticleAge for siblings sharing is changing?
Went to housing department today to enquire about the so called bedroom tax,was told that some time after April that the age that siblings sharing a bedroom regardless of what sex they are is to...
View ArticleGoing Self Employed As A Writer
I am contemplating going self employed as a writer. However, I need to know where I stand in regard to claiming Working Tax Credits as a sole trader. I have heard some horror stories about this new...
View ArticleUniversal credits and mortgages
Does anyone know if there will be any provision in the universal credits for those low paid workers with mortgages?I know under the present system there is for mortgage interest payments for the very...
View ArticleESA WRAG Sanctions.
I'm on ESA and was placed in the WRAG group. I don't want to go into detail about my illness, but suffice it to say I am unable to attend work focused interviews at the Job Centre, so I have them over...
View ArticleDLA to PIP is there transitional protection?
For a DLA claimant where there is no change in claimant circumstance and the claimant is eligible for PIP but at a lower entitlement level, is there transitional protection or does the claimant drop to...
View ArticleClaiming Housing Benefit in London
Dear All, I want to claim housing benefit. I am under 35 and currently on job seekers allowance until my business is up and running properly. I need to find myself accommodation and was wondering...if...
View Articlecan you claim JSA using a care of address?
Basically, my hubby and i have separated, he is staying with the kids as i currently work fulltime, i am sofa surfing till i find a place i can have the kids to stay. Unfortunately, i have been told...
View ArticleChanges in Tax Credits in April 2013
Hi Just a quick question - I am due baby number 4 in April and I am sure I read somewhere that my tax credits would not increase when he is born due to the changes etc This is not a problem but my...
View ArticleLocal Housing Allowance and Maternity Allowance.... Help
Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me I moved into a private rented 2 bedroom accommodation with my 5 year old son on 22/10/2012, at the time I was still working, due to come off on maternity...
View ArticleWorking tax credits and carers benefit advice needed
I'm confused as to my entitlements and have been turned down for tax credits I just wanted to check that this is right My basic info is Husband works 45 hours week Me 9 hours Get carers allowance for...
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