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esa appeal tribunal

my daughter is going for an appeal date in april can she bring new evidence about her illness

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Bit Confused About Housing Benefit

I have recently moved, as private tenant, to a new house(I was previously in receipt of ESA/HB/CTB). Do I have to fill in a standard Housing Benefit form and send it off to the local council? The new...

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How do I get medical evidence for esa

My husband has been on incapacity for nearly 10 years and received a letter this morning to go for a medical this Friday and to bring any medical reports with us but I don't know how we get medical...

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Cold weather payment ACTUAL trigger dates?

Is there a way of finding out what the actual "trigger dates" were for a CWP? I know you can search your postcode to see if there has been one- but this only shows you if there have been any since...

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Wages don't cover the basic bills

Hi. I have recently moved in with my girlfriend.And 2 children. We are both part time self employed and we earn about £200 a week combined. Apparently we are entitled to £63 pw child tax credits. And...

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Income support stopped/now child tax credit .

why has income support stopped and now child tax credit given ? now i am told to much being received in total to be given income support,housing benefit stopped!! council tax stopped!!.Also being...

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Universal Credit- entitlement check??

Is there anyway to find out what you will be entitled to when the universal credit comes in this year?? I am really really concerned about it. I am a single mother, currently on DLA which i think i may...

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Income support and Working Tax Credits

Hi wondering if anyone is the wiser? Can you claim Income support while getting your 4 weeks run on from working tax credits? I came out of work on the 26th December so claimed IS from the 27th, my...

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Help please.......

Hi i'm new to this so please be gentle with me. Just needing some advice regarding Housing Benefit and taking in a boarder/lodger. Here's a brief outline of circumstances...... I am a full time carer...

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government loans

Good morning, I'm applying for a emergency loan from the government, i've filled out all my forms etc but i'm not 100% sure where to send the forms it says i should send them to jobcentre plus, But do...

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Child benefit changes

I am in a fortunate position that I earn over £50,000 and as a family we took a decision to have my wife stay at home to look after our daughter (i.e. no additional income except with child benefit...

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Carers Allowance?

Hi all, Hope anyone can help even guide me where to start. I go back to work after maternity leave in April. My husband works part time but will have to leave work or reduce hours in April. Basically...

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Universal Tax Credits Calculator

I just wanted to post a link to a calculator for the new universal tax credits which comes into effect this year and replaces tax credits. http://policyinpractice.co.uk/univer...-credit-claim/ Try it...

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Benefits newbie

Hi - I am posting on behalf of my sister who doesn't claim any benefits other than child benefit but I think she may be entitled to more and am doing some research for her. She is married with 4...

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crisis loans from april

I heard yesterday that crisis loans will be dealt with by your local council from April?

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Housing Benefit and Rent Issues

Hi, Basically, me and my partner applied for housing benefit in December last year. It finally came through on the 23rd of January and by that time our first rent due date had passed (11th of each...

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Won ESA Lost DLA

Hi, so I lost my DLA appeal and won my ESA appeal, I'm not bothered about the DLA one if I'm honest, it was my legal reps idea to claim and appeal. Does anyone have an idea how long it takes for them...

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Help Parners Parents

Please forgive me if this is in the wrong placeand i apologies for the length, I require some advice. My partner and I are planning on moving in together this year. At this point we both live with our...

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Savings on Contribution based ESA

If you are on contribution based ESA rather than income, do the savings rules apply. For example could you have in excess of £6000 in savings? TIA

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Requirements of ESA WRAG

Hi, been looking on the site re what is required by some one on ESA WRAG, and getting a bit confused. I know you have to attend work related interviews but do you actually have to apply for jobs and...

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