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Need Advice Income Support - Carers Allowance
Hi All, I rang up to find out what benefits I could claim, been living off CTC for the last month - I had no idea I was eligible for IS and CA but the advisor said I was. I am married with two kids (both under 5) and look after my parents, one of whom is recovering from a bout of cancer - both get the higher rate of DSA.…
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Working away for 6 months and renting
Not sure where the best section is for this, but will try here. I've just got a new short term 6 month contract, and I will be working away from home Monday - Friday (staying at least 4 nights a week) I am considering renting a place instead of B&B as I'd prefer the comforts of my own place. However, I appreciate this will…
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Packing in Small Buisness ?
Ok, the time has come to admit defeat and for my husband to cease trading. We have no kids and i earn approx £670 per month after tax. We have approx £9k in savings and no mortgage, but o\s loan on credit card of £8k. Are we entitled to anything ? It looks like my husband who's over 50 will hav to find a job , but are a…
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Quick lha question
Sorry just a quick lha question as im a little confused Due to move to a new flat in a different borough (london borough of bromley) from sevenoaks council in my currant house i get 3 bedroom lha rate (and have to top up rest of rent as lha doesnt cover it) rent is £725 new place is 2 bedrooms and rent is £850pcm looking…
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When to inform Tax Credits?
I currently get Working & Child Tax Credits. I'm leaving my current job this Friday and starting my new job on Monday. When do I inform Tax Credits? Do I end my current claim on Friday and start afresh on Monday? as technically I have 2 days where I am not employed. Thanks in advance.
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LHA rates, help
I live in a 3 bedroomed house with my daughter, I also have a son who lives with his father. At present LHA only pay the rate for a 2 bedroomed. Is there anyway I can get them to up it to the 3 bedroomed rate as my son sometimes stays with me on weekends. Thankyou.
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What are we entitled to???
Hi All, Excuse the bleeding stupidity but the local Jobcentre staff ar eabout as useful as a chocolate kettle..... Im a dad of one young, beautiful baby girl, (currently 18 weeks old), I work Full time and earn a low income and my partner (the mother) is on maternity leave from a part time postition also low income. we…
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Tax Credits and 16yo.
Hi, My DD is 16 just before the financial end of year 09/11 and looking at my TC estimate for 10/11 it looks as if she is not included (because of the large £ drop). She is still in school then though and planning on staying on in September for A-levels. I know I need to tell them that she is staying on in September, but…
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Tax Credit advice Please !!!
My husband and i seperated 2 years ago but continued to live in the same house due to financial reasons. We have seperate finances and pay half to the mortgage and all bills, as i have a son from a previous relationship i am able to claim Working and Child tax credits of about £270 per month. My situation has now changed…
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Is there any way a couple can get LHA for 2 bedrooms?
One of my good friends neighbours are a couple aged around early 60's. One has been ill for many years and whilst not terminal it means they need to be in and out of bed, can't sleep, need to read or watch TV during the night, need regular pees, constantly toss and turn, sometimes need to medictae and generally totally…
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I think (no am sure) my cousin has the rules wrong on claiming?
I speak to my cousin every six months and found she and her husband are both now retired and getting the usual pension. She mentioned they were getting a lot of other benefits housing and council tax allowance. I asked what about the ISA's you have each put into for many years and must have a lot there. At least £50,000.…
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Benefits for Cancer Patient
My grandad and just been told he has Blood Cancer. I don't want my grandma worrying about money so, was hoping for some advice. They are married and own their own home. My grandma recieves a pension and my grandad pension credit. My grandad is currently in hospital starting chemo. What help are they both entitled to? Any…
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DLA payments during appeal??
I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this.... but if you are appealing against losing DLA, do you still receive payments during the appeals process like some other benefits? (I dont think you do!)
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Bereavement/Widows Benefit
My husband died in 2003 (I was 50 at the time). I was getting bereavement benefit which amounted to the basic single persons pension. Unfortunately I cannot after all this time find the original paperwork that the Department of Work & Pensions sent to me but I distinctly remember that it said that I was entitled to receive…
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IS, CA and maintenance - confused!
Hi Can someone please give me a definitive answer to this? I currently receive carer's allowance and child maintenance and have just put in a claim for Income support. The carer's allowance is currently £53.10 a week and the maintenance is £55.00 a week. Can someone please help me to understand what affect the claim for…
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grace period for wftc
Hi I recently went back to work on the 1st oct last year, I am a single parent of 3 children working 17 hours a week for minimum wage, I am entitled to wftc, in work credit etc etc, My problem is that my employment is somewhat seasonal and has really slowed in the past month or so, and so my hours have all but dropped to…
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Maternity Leave, SMP & Income Tax
Please bear with me, it's a bit long winded... I go on maternity leave on 11th Feb, but, will not be returning to work for my current employers as my contract of employment with them terminates on 12th Feb. Because of this, they are going to pay me all of my maternity pay in one lump sum in February. So, come February, I…
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IS & self employment
Hi, Im on IS and have seen an advert for some regular babysitting... I'll be going to have a chat with the mummy who advertised, but so far we seem to be getting on well.. I need to stay on IS in order to get the extra help with things like mortgage interest, but would really appreciate the extra money... Does anyone know…
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injured at work, sick pay ended but management questioning whether fit to return
I hope someone can advise me. My husband was injured at work 6 months ago. His sick pay ended on Dec 25, but he had been offered light duties to start on Jan 5, which he has been doing. Both his doctor and the work Bupa doctor agreed this would be okay, as long as it did not exacerbate his injury. He saw the work doctor…
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Just a quick one IS and MA
Can you claim IS at same time as getting MA. thank you
