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Question about benefits for over 60's?
If anyone knows the answer or where to find the answer online I'd appreciate it. Am wondering what benefits a single woman over 60 would be entitled to if they lived for free with family (i.e. grown up children). Would it just be the state pension or might they be eligible for pension credit too? I am trying to search on…
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ESA assessment question
I have a medical assessment tomorow for Employment Support Allowance. I have had an absolute nightmare of a time dealing with the department that deals with my claim. Because of this I am getting my MP to deal with my case. I have been taping all calls made to the ESA department by me ( there have been many as my first…
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can you help with an argument?
Someone I know is working while on incapacity benefit, he says he doesn't need to declare it because hes allowed to work under 16 hours, I think he needs to declare it. So who's right? and if Im right what would happen to him? Hes not working cash in hand so surely some one will realise eventually :confused:
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They stopped my payments coz of a lack of communication with call centre n admin dept
Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of pickle. I have 3 young kids and a partner on a low wage. My youngest is about 9m and they were informed of his borth and told the birth cert would follow after return from CHB. They made a mistake at CHB office and needed a resend of Birth cert. As it was taking some time I made them aware that…
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Sickness benefit help needed please
Hi all, I am currently working part-time but have been signed off by my doctor for the last 6 weeks due to anxiety and depression. I have another doctors appointment tomorrow and will need to be signed off again as still having panic attacks. I am considering handing in my notice at work as I don't think my continued…
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DWP contact request
Does anyone have an email address for anyone in DWP finances ? DWP owe me £40 in expenses - due to being forced to drive 160 miles to an interview 3 months ago I put in the claims form at the time and was told to expect payment within a week - since then - my Disability Liason Adviser has (obviously) lost the form - asking…
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When do I ask Tax credits to stop payments?
My OH has been offered a job that does not start until April 2010 So now we are receiving tax credits, when do I ask them to stop payments? I do not want to be done for being overpaid
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Massive overpayment of Income Support...advice needed please!!
Hi, need some advice...here goes! Am a single parent to 3 children, not working, and have been on income support since 2000, never had any problems whatsoever. My mum passed away late 2007 and I inherited her property in early jan 2009 (probate was complicatedand took a long time to administer her estate). I informed the…
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ESA support group and tax credits
I know we have to inform the TCO that my husband is in the support group but will it change our award? Thanks
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Phobia
I've been reading about various peoples' mental illnesses and it seems that a lot of them boil down to phobias; such as agoraphobia and social phobias. Some of these people "claim" that these illnesses warrant benefit payments, is this true? Can you get assistance for fear of open spaces or people? If so, then would it not…
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Jobseekers Payment
I am in my 50's and have taken an early (very small) pension. During the summer I have regular work, but minimum pay, which doesn't result in NI payments. During the winter it has become increasingly difficult to find any work, especialy as I only want it round to the summer work, plus the age/recession! Obviously until…
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ESA Overpayment is it an Admin Error??
Hello Everyone My Son has been requested to contact ESA dept re: an overpayment of ESA of £70. This overpayment was made after they incorrectly refused him ESA and then sent him his money once they reviewed at his request. He had no idea how much he should have rec'd in back money and had to live on hand outs from friends…
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LHA and equity from house sale
Hi all My ex and I have agreed to sell our house where I currently live with our children as he has got into trouble and wants the money. I am going to rent privately and eventually will need to apply for LHA. My income is mainly Tax Credits with a part time job too. When we sell, I anticipate we would have roughly £10k…
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This post is wrong and not written by my mum
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How to: Benefits?
Hi folks, I hope someone could help me. My situation is as follows: I work full time, on min wage. I own my flat. I have approx £10k of debt and a serious inability to address it; I'm scared to tally it all up and work out how bad things really are. Due to untenable repayments, I will soon lose my car. I need glasses and…
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Fibromyalgia ME and DLA
hi all I am new to the forum. My hubby has been a member for several years now. I am having a rather uncomfortable experience with the decision makers over at the DLA. I have been getting DLA for 3 years due to Bi polar and Anxiety. I get middle rate care and low rate mobility. In the past 3 years I have also been…
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Nan's Car Stolen Xmas Eve and is disabled!
Hi guys I was just looking for some advice. My Nan sufferes from severe arthritis, heart problems, gout and problems Osteomyelitis (spinal problems) and cannot get around or walk very far without being in extreme pain and is on painkillers permenently to have a decent quality of life. She is fighting to keep mobile is…
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18, unemployed, no qualifications, and a mental illness sufferer. Benefits questions?
Hi, I've been so confused with what to do as far as benefits are concerned. Everyone has been going on at me left, right and centre to be on benefits, but I've always been unsure about it! I've suffered with panic attacks and depression since I was 14, the illnesses led me to leaving school early with no qualifications. I…
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Incapacity/ Disability benefits differnce?
Does someone know the main difference between the two above benefits?
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Maternity allowence, friendly advice needed
i sent off my maternity allowance forms on the 15/12/09 by recorded delivery, they were recieved on the 22/12/09.. my due date is in 4 weeks 24/01/2010. i am wondering if any one knows whether i will recieve maternity allowance before my baby is here ? or by ast experiance if any one could advise me how long it took for…
