Child tax credit over payment???
I claimed as living with partner in April 2012 only now I've been told he wasn't on my claim for child tax credits, nether of us work and there's 4 children one of which suffers from autism, anyway as...
View ArticleCouncil Tax Discount - Students and Apprentices - Blackpool
Hi I got my council tax bill today and we currently get 25% for me being a student nurse. My partner is an apprentice electrician who is 20. We were looking on the direct gov website and it states the...
View ArticleCouncil Tax Exempt on Empty Property
Hi I purchased my 1st house in Jan 2012 due to personal circumstances I currently live with my partner and we pay full council tax Last year the house I purchased I got 6 months council tax exempt from...
View ArticleWhat happens if i dont attend a jsa interview due to illness?
Hi. Ive had a really bad cold since friday and its still as bad as ever. I have to sign on tommorow and i dont see it getting any better. Ive just phones the jobcentre and they were quite blunt saying...
View ArticleGirlfriend moving in (housing association)
Hello, My girlfriend is on the brink of redundancy and, obviously, I want to help her as best I can. I currently work full time (£13000 a year) and live with my dad. He is retired and receives pension,...
View ArticleHousing benefits & eBay?
Hi, I recently received a letter from housing benefit I'm a bit confused about. It asked me to supply income details from 06/12 to 12/12 and fill in a long form about self-employment and earnings. I've...
View ArticleBedroom a boxroom. Am I owed money? Will I pay bedroom tax?
I hope someone can help me with answers to 2 questions. I have been living with my family in a council home for over 5 years. I am employed and have been paying rent for what is labelled as a 3 bedroom...
View Articlejust recieved my P45
Hi All, I filled out my IB50 in December 2012 and haven't heard a word from DWP since. Today I received my P45,:( no explanation in the letter so I'm not sure what happens next, any advice would be...
View ArticleDoctors Slam Medical Review
Here's a link from the press about doctors thoughts about Atos medical reviews:- http://news.stv.tv/scotland/217795-d...-for-patients/
View ArticleDLA or Incapacity Benefit?
Hello My nephew is suffering from Psychosis, Depression, Anxiety and Paranoia. I think I know where his illness is going. He has been in hospital for about six weeks but this illness has been going on...
View ArticleCouncil housing advice
Hi, after a recent redundancy i was unable to continue paying my rent, so i decided to move back to my mothers house. I am 26 and i am very employable, but my problem is location. My mother lives right...
View ArticleDla
I receive DLA and i'm going back to work, but only on 6 hours per week for 6 months to see how I get on,Does anyone know if i'm still entitled to claim my DLA and do I have to notify the DWP of the...
View ArticleHelping a friend whose husband is leaving her
hi, I'm sorry if I am posting on the wrong forum, I'm trying to support a friend who is going through a really tough time, and just wondered if anyone has any advice please? My friends husband is...
View ArticleArticle About Workfare Scheme Sanctions
It seems this bill is being alarmingly rushed through read on. http://www.boycottworkfare.org/?p=2296
View ArticleHelp with childcare costs for contractors?
Hi I have an 11 year old and a one year old and am currently looking for work. Assuming that I find employment our childcare costs will be around £1000 per month. My husband is a contractor, I believe...
View ArticleESA back dating
Hi I have been on Esa since October last year and my 13 weeks was up on the 23rd of january. I went for my medical yesterday 18/03 nearly 21 weeks after my claim. I went to Esa from Income Support. I...
View Articlecouncil tax benefit
Hi can someone please help me. I am a single Mom, to one child. I work 16 hours a week and receive, council tax and housing benefit, and child and working tax credits. Today I received my new council...
View ArticleTrying to figure out my benefits if I lose my job - Help!
Some background - I have 2 kids, a 2 year old and an 8 week old - My partner is a US Citizen, and doesn't yet have her ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) so can't claim any benefits herself. We privately...
View ArticleESA SANCION.... Advice PLEASE!
Hi, I failed to attend a Work Focused Interview due to insomnia problems with my depression and anxiety, My Sanction was put on 5/3/13 and i have been deducted around £150 for my last payment, Now i...
View ArticleHelp regarding possible housing benefit underpayment!
Hello, I privately rent a 3 bed house and have done since april 2009, We were lucky in finding one which was priced at LHA 2 bed rates as we had a son and a daughter both under 10 so they have to share...
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