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52 weeks permitted work
Hi All, My 52 weeks permitted work is up soon and I don`t know what to do. I have a long-term illness and have some casual work where I work anything between 30-50 hours a month. I have tried to work 16hrs a week and became very ill and could not work for a month after. I would like to keep working as it is beneficial to…
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Does company pension count as "earnings"
Anyone know if company pension counts as earnings when contemplating applying for Carer's Allowance? I know you can earn up to £95, but if company pension is above that amount, would that bar you from getting Carer's Allowance?
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housing benefit.
please can any1 help. I have a 2 year old- and returned to work after maternity. I received some housing benefit- however i recently received a letter stating that i am not entitled to as much as i was granted-i am now 1500 in arrears
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Is that... it? (ESA Medical)
Hello :) On September 16th, my husband - who has early-onset dementia - went for his ESA medical. I went with him. The medical itself was a surprise; I lurk a lot on these boards, and I had the feeling it was going to be extremely difficult. The doctor was very polite and nice, and told me I should contribute also so he…
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Crisis Loan... Leaking Roof and Heart Condition
This morning I tried to call the Crisis Loan Team in Manchester but I was unable to get through. I am urgently looking to apply for a Crisis Loan. The reason for this is because a major hole has occured in the roof and it is causing water to run into the property.. My father is house bound, as he suffers from diabetes and…
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JSA and savings
HI could anyone help me please, thanks. I have 11 thousand pounds in savings to buy a car when I eventually pass my test and to help me in the future for little things such as clothes etc. I was just wondering if anyone would know what I would get JSA a week if anything? I have read you lose 1 pounds for every 250 pounds…
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NHS eye test - mistake
Hi all, I had an eye test at Boots last week, and yesterday picked up my new glasses, which I bought from specsavers. I'm short sighted. I think there's been a mistake though, I just can't get used to the new, stronger lenses. It's ok when I'm looking at something, but when I'm walking around the floor keeps looking…
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Working Tax credit backdate query
Hi I phoned the helpline yesterday and the lady said I may be entitled to £51 a week tax credit (which I doubt and other do too as it seems high). Because I was on incapacity benefit from April 08 till I started work in Novemeber 08, they are going to phone me next week to help me complete the forms. I have been reading…
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help?
hi i want to tell tax credits that my partner is moving in. but does anyone know how long the payments are stopped for? i have been told that if you have a partner move in that all your tax credits are stopped (inc child tax credit) for at least 6 weeks while they work out how much u will get as a couple. bit worried as…
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NI contributions and JSA(C)
Hi. Can anyone tell me how contributions based jobseekers allowance works in relation to NI contributions. Is it based on the number of weeks I have paid NI or the actual amount I have paid? Do you know how much or for how long I need to have paid please? Thank you
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contribution based Employment and support allowance
does anyone know somewhere that explains exactly what NI contribution payments are necessary for someone to have made to be eligible for contribution based 'Employment and support allowance.'?
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Income support Urgent help anyone?
Im hoping someone here can help me with some info as im at a loss. I got a letter from I,S to say it is stopping on the 13th of oct. The reason I was give when i rang them was due to the fact that granddaughter (had her from brith)turned 13 (But that happend over 6 months ago) The guy said id have to go on jobseekers and…
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im on income support and carers allowance wifes starting work
I am claiming income support and carers allowance for my wife but my wife is going to try and do a part time job so will i have to make a completely new claim as i know i would no longer be able to recieve carers allowance so this would also mean that i would not be eligible to income support as far as i am aware. I was…
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LHA question
What are the differences between this and HB? We currently get HB but we are moving soon so now its all talk of LHA. The figure it gives is that the amount you will get? Or is that the maximum you would be entitled to if you didnt work etc? LHA for area we are looking at is £113 for a 2 bed, so is this the amount we will…
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dont know whats best?
hello, have a bit of a quandary.Hubby was unemployed for 9 months. He just got a job through an agency that is temp for about a month leading to perm if he is good at the job. The boss was pleased with his weld test that he did prior to getting the offer of work through the agency. He has been there for 3 days. Now my…
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Can anybody help us? Tax Credits Question.
Hi My Sister (23 yo and single) was living in her own property until May of this year - she was in full time employment but on quite a low wage so she got help with her rent and council tax (privately rented property). She lost her job in May and gave up the rented property and moved in with some friends temporarily. She…
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Confused over CTC / WTC and whether we can afford to be a family!
Hello MSEs, Hopefully someone can help. Over a year ago my partner decided to go off to University (living away) and due to other things we kind of took the opportunity to go on a relationship break. While I was a single parent I got 25% discount on council tax, and a substantial amount of WTC (childcare element) to help…
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Is Carer's Allowance means tested?
Does anyone know whether Carer's Allowance is means tested? If someone takes early retirement due to ill health, and has savings and a company pension, can he claim carer's allowance for his wife who is disabled and in receipt of the higher rate DLA (mobility) and middle rate (care)? He will not be claiming any state…
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Need expert help on council tax dilema - Please!
please help: I basically was living at my address with my partner, my partners name was on the council tax bill, i added my name to the bill, (my surname is different to my partners) and the bill has my partners surname for me, basically the bill has mrs J Jones & mr H Jones, but my surname is Mr H Smith. What happened was…
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Earnings Limit for WTC
Hi, first time on here after some advice. I have searched everywhere (including here), for the earnings limit for WTC. My DH has worked full time for the last 25 years until he was made redundant in February. I work part time. The only tax cedits we've had has been the minimum CTC. My DH has been lucky enough to get…
