What constitutes savings?
So if I have less than £6000 I can claim job seekers allowance and some other benefits without a reduction. But, supposing I had shares worth over £20,000 or gold bullion to that value? Do shares and...
View ArticleWTC 4 week run on
I have just lost me job and was claiming WTC while working. Do you still get a 4 week run on after your job finishes. I wont be able to claim jobseekers due to my WTC being more than Jobseekers but can...
View Articleweekly carers allowance payment day
if you get paid CA weekly into a bank account i have been told its paid on a monday but is this the day it appears on your bank statement or does it show later ? thank you.
View ArticleESA tribunal
Hello everyone, hope someone can clarify what is happening re my tribunal. Due to have tribunal on 4.01.13 judge adjourned as the DWP had sent the wrong ESA50. They sent the one from April 11 and it...
View ArticleWill higher LHA be backdated upon win DLA appeal for mid/high care?
LHA for under single 35s is shared room rate (around £50/60). How full LHA allowed for those receiving mid/high care of DLA. (and other req) Currently awarded low care due to lack of evidence sent....
View ArticleESA appeal and "bedroom tax" double whammy!
Hi everyone Sorry to bother you with this, its perhaps more of a rant than a cry for help as I don't suppose anything can be done! My mum is currently being hit from all angles where her benefits are...
View ArticleCouncil Tax Benefit Advice
Hello, I am a single mum and I have a son who goes to University now. I had a letter from the Census District Council to say that my council tax benefit has been suspended because I do not receive...
View ArticleChild Tax Credits - 2013
Hi I'm wondering if anyone can help? I was made redundant just before Christmas on my return from maternity leave. My income in 2012/2013 will be £22k. My hubby's income will be £14500. As I'm not...
View ArticleESA And Income
Hi, I have been awarded ESA assesment phase rate. I work 8 hours a week but cannot work more due to disability. I claimed because my mum died three weeks ago. I got my award letter; and although I work...
View ArticleHelp with mortgage interest
Hi there, I am wondering if anyone has any information on getting help with mortgage payments. Up until last year I had a good job and I owned a flat but I had a baby and I am now a single Mum. I am...
View ArticleCarers Allowance but if you work...?
Can anyone please confirm for me...carers are made aware that they can earn up to £100 and it not affect their carers allowance, which sounds lovely. But if they receive housing benefit, won't whatever...
View ArticleTurned down for Carers Allowance.
My father is 82 and my mother is 75 and they both live in their own home. My father suffers with a variety of health issues: vascular Parkinsonism, poor balance, poor bladder control to name but three....
View ArticleUnable to claim JSA without P45 which company can't provide
Friend has lost her job of 25 years when her company went into administration last week. She had her letter yesterday confirming her redundancy on economic grounds from the administrators. Staff were...
View ArticleIncome Support, Tax Credits and Gambling
Can someone shed light on what the position is with declaring winnings from gambling (in particular bingo) If you are on income support, housing benefit, council tax benefit, DLA, CA and tax credits...
View ArticleTax credits/universal credit and second employment
Hello I am a single parent with a 4 year old and work part time. I claim child tax credits and working tax credits. As my daughter starts school in September I am looking to increase my hours....
View ArticleBedroom tax
These guys are on the ball http://govanlc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/0...tions-for.html
View ArticleHB reduction and MP
After being in contact with my MP about the reduction in HB for social housing he has informed me that he has had hundreds of emails regarding this matter, what he told me to do is find out the cap for...
View ArticleSuccession Problems
Hi guys, this is my second post on this forum in as many days, but I need some advice. As mentioned in my post yesterday, my Mum passed away three weeks ago, we shared a two bedroom flat from a Housing...
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