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pension credit
hello, if, as appears likely, the tories win the next election, they have said they will bring forward the retirement age for women, in increments each year. i am a 57 yrs old male living with my partner. i am severely disabled and she is unable to work due to a lifelong disability. i am on benefits and also claim dla care…
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Job Grant
hi, I just phoned to change my employment details. They told me I would be intitled to the job grant, does anyone know how long this will take to go through? Thanks :)
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Moving from ESA to JSA
Hello, I am due to have my Employment Support Medical Assessment in Jan. Firstly if when i have had this assessment and they put you into one of 2 groups, do you have to continue to submit medical certificates from your GP? I ask as my surgery currently issues my medical certificate monthly, and i have had nothing but…
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change on tenant name on HA property
So property has been in the family since the 50's and for obvious reasons has changed names once. This name tenant is moving out in the new year so what will have to the people left in the property? Can the tenant be changed about? Will they get re-housed or told they need to move out with no help?
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Entitledto site how accurate?
is the entitiled to site ive just run through it as i forgot about the child allowence change and it shows were entitled to alot more housing benfit than ever before is it pretty accuate give or take a few pounds? thanks for any help x
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Council Tax + Student Flatmate = expensive!?
Hi guys, You've been very helpful in the past so I've come back for more advice. I tried calling the council tax office but the guy was more confused than I was. He eventually resorted to passing me back and forth between the 'Council Tax' and 'Council Tax Benefit' departments. Anyway, here is my situation: I currently…
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Housing benefits without claiming JSA??
Hi, Is it possible to claim Housing Benefits without being on JSA (Jobseekers Allowance)? I am currently unemployed and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, and Housing Benefits. However, I have to sign off JSA to fulfil my academic ambitions. I will struggle without my JSA, but I will manage. I could not manage without…
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Forthcoming Redundancy - Impact on Tax Credits
Can anyone advise on this please? Current situation Me working £17K OH working £35K 3 kids - 10, 6, 2 Tax credits £42 per month From end Dec 2009 Me working £18.5K OH made redundant £0 Redudancy payment £60K (pre tax) Obviously I'll need to contact the IR very soon but just wondering what to expect. I assume redundancy…
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6mth review: JSA and having to go for jobs/interview advice
Hello, I wanted some advice on the 6mth review. Just had one after being on JSA for 6mths, and now I'm meeting with the advisor once a month. I've had about 10 interviews for the type of work I do, but no luck. I've asked the job centre if they have anything to help me with interview practice a couple of times. First time,…
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new lone parent
hi there i wonder if anyone can help me, myself and my husband have recently seperated and i wondered if anyone could tell me what benifit i would be entitled to as a single parent i have no idea where to begin. i am goin to have to give up my job as work partterns are not goin to work withthe little one she is only 2. so…
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how much should pensioners get
hi, my father in law died, how much should his wife now get, she hasn't worked and he had no private pension. she lives in a council house and does get her rent paid, but what pension should she get,shes 67
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Housing Interest Help Mi12 Advice
Hi guys, I really would appreciate your help. I've really been having a terrible experence, with what feels like forever now. My income is currently only state benefits, as I am unemployed. I need to get a decent enough job again so I can pay the the large mortgage on our home. My family and I really want to stay here but…
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Little 1 on the way and worried financially!
Ok just found out the misses fell pregnant i work full time earn 15k a year she is out of work and not entitled to any benifits as i work more than 24 hrs a week i have debts and have to cover all bills so struggling to say the least would she be entitled to any help ive heard about milk/fruit/veg tokens? And would she get…
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CTC extra payment received today !!
I received my tax credit payment on 15th into my bank. Having checked my account today, there has been another payment made of just under the normal amount I usually receive.My next payment date isnt until 12th Jan. Nice little bonus for xmas but im wondering why :confused: Has anyone else had this ???
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what to do
hi can any body help i am a little bit stuck i work full time and get about 25k a year before tax. my girlfriend does not work as is sick. but cannot claim any think as she has been out of work for to long. and they say she has not paid enough tax.i my self am off sick as hurt my self at work and have been off for about 4…
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Jobcentre plus website
Has the Jobcentre website crashed ? It used to direct youto Direct.gov.uk which had an option for you to search the jobcentre vacancies but it seems to have all gone a bit weird - anyone know anything ??
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Backdating WTC for MORE than three months as partner has a disability
Hi all, Not been on for a while! A question about backdating WTC MORE than 3 months...partner has a disability & is in receipt of middle rate care of DLA & works more than 16 hours..so ticks all the right boxes for the disability element of WTC. Her benefits advisor has said to ask for the claim to be backdated MORE than…
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Renting a property with bills inc whilst on benefits
I recently placed an ad with Gumtree & have had a reply from a Landlord with a suitable property to let. However it is 500 pounds a month. I e-mailed to say this is over my budget (Local council website shows my LHA rate to be approx 93 pounds a week) He explained the cost inc council tax & water rates. Therefore it seems…
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Income Support, DLA, Widow parent allowance
I have just completed a benefit calculation on Government Web site and it says there is an Income Support premium if child gets DLA - does anyone know anything about it? Also it pointed to me to the Widow Parent Allowance - my partner died when our son was 6 months old and I did not receive any money - though I did try for…
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20 week run on for 17 year old leaving education?
Can anyone tell me what happens when you inform tax credits and child benefit that your child has left full time education please? I know there is a 20 week run on if they register with Connexions but do they stop the money temporarily, as they do when they leave school and start college? I ask because if they do, I will…
