Can I rapid reclaim after self employment ?
Hi I decided to sign off Jobseeker's Allowance to be self employed (three weeks ago) but after being misinformed about benefits and giving it ago I have found out that I'm not making enough money. Does...
View Articlecarers allowance
morning i have a question my husband is claiming carers allowance for our daughter and i have just been awarded high rate dla care and mobility and i just wondered if my husband could claim for carers...
View ArticleEsa benefit rate query
i just recently got my award letter and it says i am on contributions based esa - support group it says i will get altogether £110 but i am slightly confused i have just read up on benefit rates for...
View ArticleShared Ownership/Housing Benefit
Hi, Just wondering if anyones knows about shared ownership and housing benefit. I know that housing benefit is only to help with rent, and therefore can receive housing benefit. But do they still take...
View ArticleCTB and Deferred Pension Payment
Hello to All. I have just reached pension age as well as my wife and not sure about trying for CTB. I have done some research and not come up with any definite answers. The form is so long and I do not...
View ArticleESA and Housing Benefit Stopped. Advice.
Hi All, I am hoping some kind soul here will advise me. Please bear with me, I will keep this as short as possible. I have been dating this lady for the last 6 months, she was on ESA. Single mum 2 kids...
View ArticleJSA: Someone please clear up the confusion
I applied for JSA. Had first meeting with advisor, set targets etc. Then Tuesday last week was my first 'sign-on' date. I've read (I think on here), money should go into account 3 days after signing...
View ArticleShould I accept 10 days work?
I lost my job 2 months ago and I'm desperate to get back into work. I may be offered a temping job today of only 10 days work prior Christmas, but it's with an agency and I won't be paid for the work...
View ArticleBudgeting Loan?
Hello, I'm having trouble with my elder sister which I am trying to help her with. To outline, she's been on IS (Lone Parent) since Feb, she was self employed as a childminder prior to that but due to...
View ArticleWon Tribunal, in Support Group, no paperwork from DWP
Hello Having won my Tribunal I was placed in Support Group. This was about six weeks ago. I have only received a letter from the DWP regards the back payment. That letter was quite short, basically...
View ArticleAre Benefit against the law?
Whenever anybody applies for certain benefits such as JSA they get a letter which states that the amount they get is what the law says they are allowed to live on or something like that, so surely when...
View ArticleFear of JSA being stopped.
Today I'd seen my adviser first time (made my claim on 19th November), and he made a referral to me to go to an interview out of town a little distance away. I don't mind the distance anywhere long as...
View ArticleCredit Searches on Benefits
My partner and i are in the process of starting a claim for housing benefit and possibly ESA. I have been told by the council that they may search our credit files as part of our application. Will this...
View ArticleAll Change! (Universal credit regulations published)
The regulations. Impact assessment Government response to impact assessment.
View ArticleBedroom tax
iLive in a 3bed house with my disabled wife and 2 children ,my son 8yrs old and granddaughter 6yrs old,on Saturday I received a letter from housing saying that we are under occupied and could consider...
View ArticleChild Benefit Tax - will become eligible 2013/14
Hi, Wonder if anyone can help me. I haven't received a letter and know this tax year I will be under the £50k threshold but due to a new job starting next year I will be over it. Do I need to declare...
View ArticleStarting new business but working part time benefits/tax credits question.
Hi I'm a single mother of two young children. I currently work part time but I want to start a home based business as well with a view to moving over to being totally self employed. I am in receipt of...
View ArticleMinisters 'plan childcare change'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20669750 Not sure if anyone spotted this. Bearing in mind they only brought in the cut in child benefit for anyone over 50k this seems like a bit of a U turn....
View ArticleESA work programme - How often do I HAVE to attend?
I'm currently going once a week and don't feel most of them are necessary as the 5 minutes long appointment could have been said over e-mail. My voluntary job training starts soon will I still need to...
View ArticleIS to ESA, when?
Hi there, I've tried all over to find the answer to this but no joy. I claim Income Support due to mental illness. I understand that they are transferring IS & IB claimants to ESA, but when is this...
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