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Deprivation of capital and swapping cars.
Bit of background. I inherited a almost brand new 2 litre focus in 2007 when I was still working full time and my partner was and still is on IB. I am now on CB ESA due to change over to IR ESA so we will be losing a lot of money because of this. I also have a BB and am awaiting my DLA tribunal as is my partner. It has…
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DLA Appeal
Hi, A little about myself and my son, Im a 29 year old housewife and my son is a 6 year old little boy who suffers with Bilateral Perthes disease and uses a wheelchair whilst we are out and about. He suffers with lots of pain during the night if he is mobile a lot during the day. He was diagnosed in April 2010 and was…
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work contract ending, do I have to claim?
Ok, I have always worked, but my job is ending on the 1st june, I have been job hunting like mad in preperation but so far have not secured another job for when this contract ends. I am worried about what to do if I do not find a job in time, my partner has said he will move in with me and take over the rent and bills but…
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working tax credits and overtime
Hi all I wonder if anyone can advise me I've been searching a jon for awhile needing the 24 hours to apply to new tax cred changes. My partner lookong for wrk also Anyway to cut a long story short ive been offered a job but only a 12 hour contraxt (due to staff messing in past) but they say they can guarantee me 24+ a week…
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Appreciate some help with calculations!
Hi all, I was wondering if someone a little more numerate than myself would mind casting an eye over my calculations for our income this year? What with going on maternity leave etc. I'm worried that I'm going to !!!! things up dramatically if left to my own devices. We have two children already (no childcare) and earned…
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ESA - Appealing a decision - what to do first
Hi, My partner received his desicion letter over the weekend and we now haev a month to appeal the decision. I've been trying to find some info online, but wondered if someone could help here? What's the best thing to do first: 1. Send them a letter asking them to reconsider their decision with supporting evidence etc. or…
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DLA yearly increase
Just a quick question, when do the increases for DLA high rate care go up, or do they? Im asking as a friend recieved her last payment on the 4th April but it was still the same amount as usual, her next payment is the 2nd May, will she get an increase then?
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deprivation of capital - what can you spend your money on
Some time ago on these boards, someone did a link to (probably) a DWP website which showed what you could spend your money on and not be considered to be depriving yourself of assets for means tested benefits. Can anyone either remember the link or does anyone know where this information could be found?
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About to apply for Jobseekers Allowance
I am 58 and have just been made redundant from my 2 day a week job where I have been earning £120 a week. I have some savings and am worried as to how much this will affect my claim for jobseeker's allowance. I also have a small gardening job which earns me around £50 a week, which I presume I should declare and will also…
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Is Betterware a 'proper' job in the eyes of tax credits?
Hi, I wasn't sure where best to post this, here or in employment or up your income so if this would be better elsewhere please could a mod move it, thanks. Firstly my question isn't "how do I screw TCs for the most money with the least input?". Just want to make that clear before certain parts of the forum jump on me for…
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income support nightmare !!!!!
does anyone know the ruling for income support in regards to a partner stopping over a night? i have been under investigation and awaiting a tribunal. but each time i call income support department i am given different rulings/ answers from the staff. 1 says partner can stop 3 nights, another says he can stop 7 as long as…
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Progression into Work Course - JSA
Hi, I have just signed on to JSA reluctantly, after being out of a job for 2/3 weeks. And within the first week of JSA i have been forced to attend some "Progression to Work" course already - hold up i havent even got a grip on my job search and they are already threatening to cut me off if i dont go. What can i expect…
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Atos who to complain to
i went for a medical for ESA and the report for tribunal had some contradictions in it who do you complain to -example is from it scar well healed then said refused to take shoe off for examination then said could not test ankle reflex due to bruise on bottom of ankle, i had boots on that day and scar is on my foot from…
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Benefits for new parents
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. My wife and I are expecting our first child in July and was wondering if we are entitled to any child tax credits. We both work and have a combined income of over £36,000. My wife shall be on maternity leave for a while but once she returns to work, we shall have to put our child…
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Worried About The Future...
Sadly my Mother passed away last weekend. I had to go through the arranging of the funeral and identify Mum's body so a Post Mortem could be held earlier this past week. I was fortunate in that due to a serious illness(If that can be called fortunate)and the house being in my name I was entitled to DLA, Housing Benefit and…
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HB/CTB how to prove savings with online accounts
I am sorry to ask as I am sure it has been asked before but I can't seem to find anything very easily. I am gearing up towards my first ever HB/CTB claim and have been reading through the online application form. In this they ask you to supply many thing including proof of any savings. We have some bits in three online…
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Confused about TC again!!!
Hi all I am doing my TC pack and I am a bit concerned. According to the info they are asking for I have been underpaid by a fair wack however, I am due to start a new job and would rather my claim went on my new circumstances then last years as our income will be more this year and I don't want to have an overpayment next…
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Ill Parents And Caring : Information Needed
Can someone please help with my queries. I'm at my wits end and don't know where to turn anymore. However I do know there will be people on this site who can help. My Mother is virtually housebound and unable to walk far due to dodgy knees and hips. She also has hearing problems and has had a stroke. She now has bladder…
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Signing off and effect on HB
Little bit of wierd one this one: One of my tenants is claiming JSA and HB - just to complicate matters he is on the old LHA rates which are higher than the present rates (by £100 a week) - he is over 35 - obviously his rate will be dropping but not for a few months at least He has been offered a contract for 4 weeks work…
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School Term Contract - Any benefits available?
I am contracted to work 5days/wk during school term time and have 20days annual leave. This leave me with 10 weeks unpaid leave a year (or 50days) at my reckoning. Are there any benefits that i can claim during these periods of unpaid leave?
