DLA Advice
I was wondering if you could let me know if this decision sounds right, as there doesn't seem to be descriptors for DLA. My neighbour who I have previously posted about finally took the plunge and...
View ArticleHigh Rate DLA - How Does It Work if You Have a Baby
Ok, this isn't for me, its a friend of mine. (L) currently receives high rate DLA including Mobility, which she has received for 7 years. She has a brain tumour which doesn't cause any problems in day...
View ArticleESA50 Submitted = Neighbour Made Me Worry
I submitted my ESA50 yesterday, sent it recorded mail to ATOS. Anyway my neighbour made me worry a little today, he said "oh you do know if you fail claiming for ESA they will take your DLA off you?"....
View Articlepartner dismissed (diputing!) - what benefits to claim?
Hi all, After a bit of advice as I'm out of touch with the benefit system. Basically my partner was previously working full time, and recently became ill with work-related stress and put on medication....
View ArticleIncome Support Question
My husband walked out on me and our 3 children (7, 6 & 5 months) last week leaving me with no money. We have been married 8 years and this is not the first time he has done this. I never want to...
View Articlerules regarding 'couples' or individual claimants
Just a quick question, if a male and female are living together under one roof are they automatically classed as a couple if one or both people are claiming benefits? I know they used to be, but wasn't...
View Articleself empoyed working tax credits stopped
i had a review letter 3 weeks ago requesting loads of info about my self employed work as well as lots of personal info like car insurance documents a list of my bills and debts owed bank statements...
View ArticleTax Credit calculation help please :(
Hi, I was wondering if some lovely person could help me please, i seem to be going round in circles. Would we be entitled to any tax credits to cover childcare costs during school holiday periods? Both...
View ArticleSelf assessment, first time help.
Evening everyone, newbie here. I'm self employed (subcontractor) trainee and earn £15,000 a year but have been doing overtime. I'm going to be doing my self assessment (or giving it a try) this year...
View ArticleESA as disabled student - CB or IB?
I've been told by my university which Im due to start in September that I can claim ESA as a student, as I'm in receipt of DLA. I've been advised that I'd still need to go through WCA, but it's...
View ArticleBenefit entitlement when employer's sick pay runs out?
A friend of mine experienced a terrible bereavement in August 2012. She was and is so shaken that leaving the house for her is a major challenge that she only undertakes if she has to. She has a...
View ArticleHousing benifit
Hi just wondering if someone could help My partner lives in a council flat and we are planning for me to move in with him. He is currently on ESA and gets full rate housing benifit. I am not on any...
View ArticleMoving from cont based to inc based ESA
Hi, hope someone can help me. I've just received a letter saying that my Contributions based ESA has now ended (19th March - the letter was only dated 19th March, so much for advanced warning!) cos...
View ArticleMy partner switching WTC to her bank account
Hi every one Thank you for having me on this forum I have a partner who never worked 5 years a go I ask HMRC to transfer the payment to my partner account lately I struggled financially so asked for...
View ArticleCouncil tax
Yesterday received a council tax bill I am on benefits so I thought I did not have to pay but they apparently have changed the rules and local councils from April 2013 now only subsidize you council...
View Articleesa and student finance - nobody has an answer
Hi all, In september I will be starting uni to do a 3 year degree. My husband is currently on the sick and recieving esa. He has just been reviewed and will be on the sick for atleast a year. Im...
View ArticleQuick Q re child staying on at school 16+
Hello - hoping someone can clarify. My daughter turns 16 on April 2nd. Child Benefit sent me a form to confirm (or otherwise) that she would be staying on at school. (She's currently in S4, and plans...
View ArticleCheck if you are eligible for help with council tax.
I know a few people have been asking if there is any help with council tax payments under the new scheme. I've found this on Kirklees councils website. Hopefully other councils will have the same in...
View ArticleJoint bank accounts and tax credit/universal credit
I suspect I know the answer to this but thought I would ask anyway, just in case. I am a single parent, work full time, but at a very average wage and really need the help of tax credits to manage. I...
View ArticleColdbusters - Which Benefits Are Eligible?
Hi, we had a letter from our local council (Medway) informing us about the Coldbusters Scheme. It says that we may be eligible for a replacement boiler if we receive certain benefits, but doesn't tell...
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