WTC advice?
My friend had an overpayment of WTC - she was awarded it then told she'd not in fact been entitled to it so would have to repay it. She is in communication with HMRC about whose fault caused this to...
View ArticleStarting a business on benefits
Hi all, This is my first post so please be kind :) I have been receiving incapacity benefit since the year 2000 after developing mental illness (bipolar/schizophrenia), I have attended numerous medical...
View ArticleChanging bank accounts for benefits
Does anyone know if it's straightforward to open a new bank account and have benefits previously paid to old one moved over? These would be CTC. TIA
View ArticleTax credits renewal self employed
Hi, I've just renewed our tax credits for April 2011 - April 2012, the year before was £12171,we were asked when renewed for 11-12 what to base it so we said £12500, but our figure came in at £13769,...
View Articleunder 18's and jsa
A young lady came to live with us just after she turned 16 cos of issues at home, because she went on to college we were able to claim child tax credits and child benefit for her, however because of...
View Articlesavings
I have a question about some benefits and I would be very grateful for an answer. All the other answers I found seemed to be for people on income related ESA how much savings can someone have before...
View Articledo I still need sickness certificates
I have received a letter to say that I will be paid ESA until April. My last sickness certificate will run out middle of February. Do I still need to send in sickness certificates until then?:cool:
View ArticleFree prescriptions/dentistry after baby
Hello Not sure if this is the right place to post but I was wondering if anyone knew what I have to do to be able to get free prescriptions etc until my son is one. He was a surprise baby - I literally...
View ArticleESA/NI contributions query
Hello helpful forumites! :) I've recently become disabled due to illness and am in receipt of DLA higher rate mobility and middle rate care. I am aware that I may also be entitled to ESA but may...
View ArticleNational Insurance / Tax Credits
My husband and I have both always worked full time so out NI was paid by our employers. We have just had our third child and have decided that for the next few years my husband will stay at home with...
View ArticleNeed advice about DLA please
Hi, I'm new to this site but a friend recommended I visit for some advice. Hope someone's able to help.. I'm enquiring about what to do for my dad. He's in his 50s and a type one diaabetic. He has...
View ArticleCold weather payment will I be back paid..??
I have been waiting for my cold weather payment so thought I would use the postcode checker to make sure my area is eligible and it is..I was moved to ESA assesment rate a few months ago and am...
View ArticleBenefits and loan...Help please
I have lost my job and am now on anti-depressants. Knowing money would be a struggle, I went to see my bank to ask if I could reduce the loan payment or extend the loan period as I still want to face...
View ArticleTax credit overpayment
I've been reading thru some threads & have worked out that we have been overpaid for tax credits for April 2011 - April 2012 as we put an estimate in as £12500 & our actual was £13769 I phoned...
View ArticleWork programme !!!! up!
I attended the work programme induction on the 23rd jan, signed all the papers ticked the boxes etc and listened to the advisor, I was told because I am appealing the WRAG I would not have to go to the...
View ArticleESA stopped without warning.
Hi All My wife was on long term incapacity benefit before being moved a year ago to esa. Although we did not really understand it at the time, it appears she was placed in a work group. She was...
View ArticleTax Credits
Just checking figures before baby brain kicks in and I forget. Baby is due in June, so we'll be asking Tax Credits to recalculate based on this year's income. I am a student until June, so will April's...
View ArticleJobseekers query?
Hi all :) I'm considering moving into a house that my mother currently shares. She and the other tenant are both disabled and both claiming housing benefit. If I apply for jobseekers, will it damage...
View ArticleAdvice on DLA and ESA
Hi Someone i know is very worried they are currently on income support for ill health and were also in receipt of disability as well. The re assessment date for the claim is end of May this year, any...
View ArticleWhats out there I can do?
Good afternoon all, My wife is expecting her first child in August, she work as a Bank Catering Assistant (contacted 0 hours), she comes in as needed but averaged 30 hours a week. She will be giving...
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