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resigning on ill health with depression
Hi, been in current job for 7 years (with no sick leave up to now for depression)-but off work since two weeks fo depression and exhaustion. Have a further 4 weeks off now and wish to resign, this 4 weeks would cover my notice period. Have an history of depression well documented with doctor and have been on…
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Get more Tax Credit if your on maternity leave
Hi Just thought I would let you know about this little known info on tax credits andmaternityleave. Three years ago I contacted the tax credit team to advise I had recently given birth and also that when I returned to work my hours and earnings would decrease therefore maybe entitled to more tax credit that year. The…
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New Claim T.C.
I sent off a new claim form a few weeks ago but still havent heard anything from them, is it unusual? I just came off JSA 1st Feb to try self employment but have only just got round to sending off Tax Credit application form, but they will back pay up to 3 months right? Also can anyone please tell me do I have to…
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Autistic Son and Blue Badge, Advice needed
I have an autistic son who is 2 1/2 years old, he will not walk anywhere and we need to take him round town etc in a major buggy as he is too big for normal buggies. He often throws tantrums in stores and needs to be taken away from the situation to be reassured. What i need to know is if it is worth applying for a blue…
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Coming into money - affect benefits?
I'm due to get some money next month, can you tell me if I'll have to inform the DWP of this? I get IB, DLA, CHB and Tax Credits. I am expecting to receive arond £6000 but would only be putting maybe half in a savings account.
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Sufferer of Bi Polar and severe asthma, can i reclaim more dla
Could someone help, i have just had to give up my part time job of 4 hours because of poor health, i am on low rate Dla care for about 2 years now and had to give up my job due to severe asthma, my lung capacity is only running to 1/3 and struggling for breath, i have just been diagnosed with Bi Polar syndrome, my mental…
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Tax Credits and Housing benefit.. moving overseas..
Hi People... My Partner, Son and I are moving overseas for 3 months (Australia). Now, I'm assuming that we'll have to give up all our benefits due to the length of the trip... Is this right?
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Housin/rent benfit help needed
Hi I was looking for some advice, I am currently claiming JSA have been for 8 weeks now. I am currently living with parents who have told me I need to move out, basically in a week or so time as they cannot afford to keep me as they too are on pensions, council tax rebates and rent help etc. I have never claimed housing…
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Advice on tax credits and benefits for possible soon to be single mum...
Hi there, First post on here as got link from the CAB website for more possible info on here. I've got two children, work part time and earn approx £15,000 a year. Things arent good at all at home and am trying to work out how much I would get etc if I was to go it alone with my children as dont want them exposed to such a…
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DLA awarded
Hi Hoping someone can help? My mum has just been awarded DLA mobility allowance at the higher rate . Is there anything else that she is now entitled to claim? She gets the state pension and has a private pension that takes her over the limits for the pension credit. She does own her own house with a small mortage. Just…
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Students' entitlement to benefits
Please sign this petition which calls for the government to review policy which includes the student loan as income when calculating benefits entitlement. Full details are under the petition page. This issue affect any student eligible for housing/council tax benefits which is generally those with children.…
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Rejected for crisis loan, no start date yet for new job - what do I do?
I am in seriously financial limbo here. I was paid my final weeks wages at my previous job which was only £123 today. I still do NOT have a start date and I am getting tired of chasing references round to begin this new job. I am very short of money, and with a realtive in hospital who is dying I'm in dire need. I dont…
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Does claiming Benefit affect your Credit Rating?
Sorry if I've missed this but I couldn't find it anywhere online - does claiming housing benefit and council tax benefit get a black mark on your credit report? I'm in a situation where for the next 3 months I will have no income and have to pay my rent and support myself but after that I should be in a position to get a…
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Incapacity benefit and income protection insurance
I am currently off work with severe inflammatory arthritis and am in receipt of an income protection insurance policy which pays me a percentage of my salary each month. My HR dept have rung me and told me I should claim IB and have sent me the forms, I was under the impression however that as I am in receipt of a reduced…
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dls renewal
ive just sent my sons renewel claim form back it doesnt run out until aug, but i was just wondering how long it takes to get word back from them?
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Transition Period HB TO LHA?
Hi guys, I will soon be signing off from JSA to start work as a locum as full time work has been hard to come by in my profession. Being that I will be self employed and making virtually no real wage for myself for the first year due to setup costs etc every penny will help. So there will be a break from signing off from…
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Carer's allowance renewal question
Hi- I've been receiving Carer's Allowance for my MIL this past year. She has renewed her DLA claim for next year- it was approved. I was wondering if I need to submit a new CA claim, or if they will just carry on with it? Please help; I've received no guidance & I can't seem to find the answer. Thanks!
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worried please help
hi thanks for taking a look, the story is my father was sacked for gross misconduct (long story, managers wanted rid of him for sticking up for the rest of staff, never stick your neck on the line for other people) anyway he was sacked before christmas and i have just found out that he has not been recieving any help re:…
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Maternity Allowance confusion
I am currently 22 weeks pregnant. I pay class 2 NI contributions. I started working in November too (at about 5 weeks pregnant). I have also been on the sick since the start of January and I have been given another month sick now which will take me to 26 weeks. I want to start maternity leave at 29 weeks. My question is do…
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cares allowance how long
how long does it take to get a yes or no? thanks