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jobseekers help!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi All, My first time posting on here so here it goes and I apologise for the length of the post but I thought I would give all details!! I'll start from the begining and give you the information leading up to my unfortunate encounter with the DWP. Back in june 2009 I lost my job (redundancy) :( I left it as long as I…
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Could someone explain hoe ESA works please?
Sorry am full of questions tonight. Have been on ESA since 3rd October, they made a bit of a mess up with my interview, received no letter for first appointment, made another for 11th January, when DS in school, then received a letter to say they had changed it to 30th December, I rang them to explain I could attend on…
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DLA and home visit by GP what to expect?
Hi just after a little advice on what to expect, applied for DLA in September, sent form back by the deadline of 27/28th October. Late November they rang me for more information on how my condition affects me, how many days per week etc which I answered. I was then informed by letter that they had written to my GP for more…
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Job seekers allowance not received :(
Hello people, I've been on Job seekers for little over a month now. My most recent payment (due on the 28th of December 2009) still isn't in my account. My sign-on day was the 23rd of December, however I was informed by the interviewer that the job centre would be closed so I would not need to come in, but would still…
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6,000 limit and income support - help required
Hi everyone, a bit of advice needed. Received my notice pay from work on 4th December (on IB and IS as have Degenerative disc disease, one disc replaced, another soon to be, and facet joint injections to be started tomorrow). Notice pay was £5,025. Out of that I paid my Dad £3,000, on 11th December - he had been putting…
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Pension Credit and House Abroad
If a British married couple have a house abroad worth about £100k but no other savings or assets, would they be entitled to Pension Credit? She is 61 (but not entitled to State Pension in her own right) and he is 63. Thanks.
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2nd job seekers interview
hello everyone, unfortunately i have now been out of work for a year and next friday are due to attend my 2nd 6monthly job seekers review can anyone please tell me what happens at this one? as last time i was treated like a little schoolboy although i am 48:rolleyes: and sat at a desk doing a silly test while the teacher…
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Claiming pension credits and working
Hello, am after a bit of advice. My father in law was made bankrupt in 2008 and discharged in Oct 2009. He was self employed and hadn't paid tax or NI for 3 years and couldn't afford to re-pay Inland Revenue so was made bankrupt. At the time he tried to claim JSA but because he hadn't made any contributions he was declined…
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Sick partner claiming FTC but no income
HI, my husband is claiming Family Tax Credits but its been a total disaster financialy for us for us the last couple of years. He has chronic fatigue syndrome and has been unable to work most of the time and although he has been doing all he can to get work as an electrician (he's well qualified) he doesn't get interviews…
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Resuming Child Benefits
I left UK for a job in USA in Dec 2007. At that time, I received a letter from HMRC that "You have been overpaid 365.50 Child Benefit" Also, I want to resume benefits as now I have returned to UK. I want to ask two questions. 1. How can I settle the over-payment. 2. How can I resume child benefits as now I have been…
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Under 25 so no working tax credit!?
Hi all I will try to keep this short, October just gone, my pregnant partner and I moved in together. (private renting) We are (to date) expecting our little daughter in 8 weeks :j. My partner is on DLA, and I work full time 37 hours a week. My partner received a letter stating that as we are living together, she would no…
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Sickness Benefit Advice Needed
Hi all, I'm back again (I only seem to come on here when the wolves are at the door!) I have been claiming JSA from September '09. I began feeling unwell the next month but only went to the doctor about it in late November. During this time I missed one signing on session which was covered by sickness. I have continued to…
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Help gratefully received!
Hello! I was wondering whether anyone would be able to give me some advice, as I've never had to do anything like this before. I recently qualified and am currently looking for a job. I've lived (studying) for the last 5 years in London, but had to leave after my final exams as I couldn't find a job that would pay a London…
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broken arm no income
hii wonder whether any kind person could possibly advise me please. i broke my right arm 9 days ago whilst out working. i am a freelance market research interviewer and slipped on the ice whilst knocking on doors. i live alone renting privately. although i only work full time 6 days a week for one company and they deduct…
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paternity time off question
hi my wife is due our 2nd child on hopefully the 11th of may 2010 , now at my firm i work a 4 on 4 off shift with fixed holidays , and my 18 off fall on the 13th of may, my firm tells me that im entitled to a week off full pay , i know im on my 18 off at the time the baby is due and i will be getting paid for my 18 off…
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No Income and apparently not entitled to Benefits, what can I do?
I broke my leg in January, leaving me unable to work, in August my sick pay ran out, but I did get a bit of holiday pay owed for a few weeks after this, I applied for DLA and ESA (Income Support replacement) in August, I have just received letters stating I'm not entitled to either, I understand the DLA as my condition is…
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Working son can i claim council tax benefit
Hi I've been looking at the form for claiming council tax benefit and it asks about any working children who live with you and wanting to see their wage slips. My 20 yr old son has agood job and is on good money and he pays £40 a week keep. Would they expect him to pay more or would his earnings affect our ability to…
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advise needed
hi all i need some advise on----to stay working or not--- basicly... i work 32 hours per week earning an average of 215.00. my hubby has just started working days,(was on night shift for 4 years), he earns about 195.00 per week. total off £410.00 PER WEEK. because he is working days now, my daughter needs child care…
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Reducing Hours
Hi, I'm new to this site but I thought someone might be able to help me. I currently work 26.25 hours per week and receive WTC & CTC. My husband left me 18 months ago and he does pay me maintenance. I suffer with Bipolar Disorder and have been ill for some time. The stress of the situation has become unbearable and I just…
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income support letter
hi everyone and happy new year just wondering if anyone knows what it means on a letter i recieved from income support i recently moved address ,rang and told them the letter says change of circumstances does not affect the amount of is we pay you but then says however there may be future changes in your entitlement this…
