Esa
If you come off esa contribution based (before assessment) and start some work can you go back on to it if you find the job is too difficult to physically cope with?
View ArticleStopping Voluntary National Insurance Contributions
Hi, I just phoned the National Insurance Helpline, but said 'additional' instead of 'Voluntary' and didn't get a straight answer. The man at the other end wasn't very helpful at all and kept talking...
View ArticleDay One Support For Young People 18-24
I have been on JSA Allowance previously for several months and then I found a part time job which lasted about 3 months then I was back on JSA Allowance for a few months until I found a Christmas temp...
View ArticleTax credits and term time working hours
I work 16hrs per week but only during term time, when I put my working hours on the form all the information I can find online and on the tax credits home page says that it should be the hours I...
View ArticleESA Advice
My partner and I are on ESA, we are in the support one not the work focused one. We're trying to find out whether or not my partner can work part time without us having it deducted from our benefits....
View ArticleESA debacle... advice needed please, unusual situation.
Hi folks, long story, just wondering if anyone can give advice or help to point out a possible solution. ok brief background: Ex partner ( we were together 2004-2009 ish) was on Incapacity benefit (10...
View ArticleSDP or Severe Disability Premium
Hi, I am sorry for posting this and hope I don't get flamed. Basically my question is this: I have always been awarded Medium Care Component and Low mobility of DLA. No applies for carers allowance for...
View ArticlePIP for Aspergers
I heard it will be difficult to get PIP with "hidden disabilities" like Asperger's, is that true? like alot of people on DLA I'm very anxious about it and it causes depression/stress. My family and...
View ArticlePIP - DWP Assessment Guide (for providers carrying out assessments)
Note – The document linked below will continue to be refined in the run-up to the implementation of PIP: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/pip-assessment-guide.pdf For general guidance on entitlement,...
View ArticleHusband lost his job, please help
Hi All, First time on these pages. My husband lost his job yesterday and we are still reeling with shock but I know we need to start immediately applying for benefits or we won't be able to pay our...
View ArticleTax Creds have stopped - Help!!
Hi Me and my wife are separated and have 2 small children 4 and 5. She was claiming as a single person since I moved out but HMRC wrote to her to say they were going to do a review (stupidly, I had not...
View ArticleHousing Benefit error in LA calculation...need to appeal!
Due to Hubby having to change jobs last year because of ill health we had to claim HB/CTB for the first time in years. The first award notice was calculated incorrectly and so I appealed this and was...
View Articlebenefit help
sorry if i have not posted right i got a letter the other day which was a A2 benefit review iv filled this out and sent this back i live in private rented flat with my 8 month old child now i got a...
View ArticleUniversal credit and savings/capital
I do not own my own home, but live rent free in one. I do however own a small patch of land approx value £20000. Under the new universal credit rules it asks of savings and capital (which I have been...
View ArticleBedroom tax confusion
Hello. I'm hoping someone can help clear up this confusion for me. Apologies in advance for any grammar issues, I struggle with words due to a brain injury. We do not currently claim LHA, but my...
View Article"income" & benefits
a friend of mine is on ESA(IB) and is wondering how an anniuty payout will affect him. As he has reached 55 he is taking a cash lump sum from a small private pension from years ago, cash lump sum is...
View ArticleNeed some advice
Hi all, New to the forum. I'm just seeking a little bit of advice and I was hoping that someone on here may be able to help. Here is my situation: Out of work since first week of January 2013 due to...
View Articlehow long to hear from esa ??
Hiya....I sent my ESA medical questionnaire off how long before I hear something Thank u
View ArticleHelp with hospital travel costs?
My mum has been in Addenbrookes hospital for 2 weeks now and my stepdad has been traveling from their home (2 hours away) to visit her while she undergoing tests and is unsure how long she will be...
View ArticleP45U Form - Job Centre
So I started a job a few months back after being on JSA for a few weeks - I was at Uni before that. Anyway, was late in handing my p45 from the job centre to my employer so I was over-taxed for the...
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