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Working out what we're entitled to
I know I'm being dim and impatient, but I can't figure out what we're entitled to, when and how to go about applying for the right things at the right time. I've looked at entitledto.co.uk etc. and am still none the wiser. I was hoping someone might be kind enough to take pity on a hormonal pregnant woman and give me the…
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Check your benefit tribunal payments
Hi, I just wanted to suggest to anyone who is/has going/gone through a benefit tribunal to check that they have been paid the correct amount. A couple of months ago I received payment from my tribunal as they deemed me unfit for work. I didn't really know how much money I should have expected as I figured it was probably…
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working less than 16hours advice
hi, I am currently claiming jobseekers allowance and have been since october 2010, I have finally been offered a job, but it is only 16hours a week, on minimum wage. I am just curious to know if i am entitled to claim anything on top of that as i have worked out, after cost of travel, etc.. i will be worse off than i am…
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Tax credits from april
Hi, I am in the process of claiming as a single parent. Last year I earnt £22k and have childcare costs of approx £66 per week. This year my wage increased to about £25,000 how much will this affect my payments for the 12-13 year. Thanks
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claiming DLA but no doctor's reports
I'm considering applying for DLA for my daughter who has just turned 16. I've considered it before but my husband didn't want to claim for any benefits and he said he just wanted her to be better. But the situation has dragged on forever now. I do work but only relief as I can't do much hours as I have a lot to do with…
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Confused about ESA
I applied over the phone last Wednesday for my ME after a friend told me she gets it for that and on Friday received a letter saying they needed some further information then the next day before I got chance to post anything back received a letter saying I had been granted it and then on Thursday when I phoned to ask if…
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ESA wca and bronchitis.
Hello folks, I am on contribution based incapacity and just wondering does the ESA wca medical take into consideration the fact that a person can suffer from acute bronchitis? As a result of this can I have violent coughing spasms on a regular basis, and get infected very often which would require a lot of time off work.…
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Tax Credits and marital status
My son and his girlfriend do not currently live together. They are 180 miles apart, and are taking steps to move in together. They have been to see our local council and have been told that they are eligible to apply for social housing. They have also been told to apply for tax credits etc (they have a 7 week old baby).…
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Compensation and Benefits
Be grateful for some plain advice please. My hubby has asbestosis and we understand that the DLA would need to be paid back from any compensation. Am I right in thinking that the element of the DLA that is paid for asbestosis would then not be paid in the future? Would he still be entitled to his Industrial Injuries…
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would i be classed as single parent even though i live with parents?
Im currently 8 months pregnant and on maternity leave and work are paying my maternity pay, went onto HMRC calculator says im could be entitled too working tax credits and child tax credits but this was just based on my low income. I was wondering when I call them up will they take into account my parents income even…
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HB and sharing a house
hi i'd really appreciate some advice on my HB situation. i am on income based JSA and have to move from the place where I've been renting privately by myself. I'd like to share with someone but haven't got someone for definite yet. However I have found a 2 bedroom place that is a bargain, though the HB I'm eligible for…
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getting tax credits calculated for now.
Hi. I was wondering if anyone had any experience of getting tax credits calculated on an "as now" basis rather than on "last tax year" basis. All the calcualtors etc say that they are based on the last complete tax year. However our circumstances have changed greatly since then. Child born, change of job (and significant…
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Paying back Tax Overpayment using a Business Account
Hi, my first question is - Can you pay back a Tax Overpayment using a Business Bank Account rather than a regular Current Account? I think HMRC normally ask you to pay the money back via the same account they pay your Tax Credits into yes (?). But as i have no money in that account - will it be OK to pay them using my…
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Volunteering and ESA
I am aware that you can do 'permitted work' whilst claiming ESA and I believe you can also volunteer but is there a limit to how many hours you can do?
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Backdated Housing Benefit?
Hi All Can anyone tell me if they have managed to claim HB and then had this backdated, the CAB website states that the reason for not claiming must not be that you simply "did not know". I am wondering what a good and acceptable reason is. Any help would be great! Thanks.
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what permitted work ?
hello are the permitted work rules ridged? what if a person wanted to try out trial run for say three months being paid a full wage when working but did not want to be paid anything from the dwp but incase person needed to go back on IS/ IB/ESA due to sickness ?
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ESA Claim Closed
I am asking on behalf of my brother. He was claiming ESA, he got sent a form (Limited Capacity to Work), unfortunately he sent it back 3 days late. He has phoned them today and was told that they have closed his claim and that they have a 3 week back log of claims. What should he do? Can he open another claim for ESA (he…
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Child tax credits?
My baby is 8 weeks old now and i've asked for my ctc backdating how long does this take? And how far do they back date it ?
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wtc & ctc possible change in circumstances
Hi all i wondered if someone out there can hel me, I currently work 16 hrs per week and receive working and child tax credits i have a boyfriend an am thinking of moving in permanently, he is self employed, how will that effect my tax credits? he is not on a high annual wage, will i lose my wtc?
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dla, carer something or other and ctc?
Hello. This is my first benefit post so please be gentle :) My little boy was 'awarded' dla high care rate and low mobility rate last week. (autistic spectrum disorder) I informed the tax credit helpline as our family currently receives child tax credit, thinking they would reduce it. A friend has told me that it won't be…
