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ESA85 Help
Hi, I received my ESA85 today and the prognosis hasn't been filled in, infact only pages 1-6 have and 7-34 havn't been filled in at all. Any ideas why there is no prognosis? Don't know if it makes any difference but I've been placed in the support group. Many thanks for reading. T
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Housing benefit, ESA and Subtenants...
Hello, hoping for some advice... I thought I'd understood how this all works but now a bit confused! I am currently claiming ESA assessment phase rate (ie. same amount as JSA). I also have put in a claim for housing benefit. I privately rent a 2-bed flat, and sublet (on a lodger's agreement) the spare room for roughly half…
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Repayment question?
In August 2011 my wife rang TC to inform them that she was getting married and informed them of a change of circumstances the guy on the phone said to her that everything should stay as it is. So end of December 2011 wife loses her job goes to claim JSA and they said they would need to inform TC which wasn't a problem and…
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JSA help with starting a job
Hi all Im looking to see if the job centre will help me buy a digi taco card, so im able to get work as a Class 1 truck driver, as I have the licence but no one will take me on without it. I have heard in the passed they have supplied things like uniform and SIA badges.
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Confusion over JSA
I'd like a bit of advice on claiming JSA. My sons girlfriend, who lives with us in the family home has been told that as she lives with my son, even though its in our house, he is expected to support her and she cannot claim. I was under the impression that JSA had nothing to do with that, and she is not my sons dependent,…
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Jsa and under 16hrs help.
Hi all, Tried to get info from the staff in the JSA OFFICE but they got less knowledge than me. I have been offered 15 hrs a week for 3 weeks(Hol cover) on helping out a decorating firm.This could lead to further contract or even making more contacts in getting job. Currently I get £160 a 2 weeks (partner get careers…
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MSE News: Benefits cap comes into force
"A cap limiting the amount of benefits households can receive each week, has come into force today in parts of the UK..." Read the full story: Benefits cap comes into force Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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Housing Benefit denied and going to appeal!
Hello. Hope you can help me get blood out of a stone. I made a housing benefit claim on 28th March 2013. They kept asking for more and more evidence. I provided this. In total now they have 6 months bank statements, letter from landlord, application, letters of reason and a full tenancy agreement. They first sent a letter…
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Change of address proforma for ESA
I am trying to fill out a change of address form that jc+ has sent out... I have already given all the details already! There are a couple of questions I'm a little confused about if anyone can help..? 1. Do you live with friends/family as part of THEIR household (Y or N) I live with my friend who is my carer... But she is…
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DLA award
Hi everyone. I have been posting in a seperate thread (ask and ATOS rep) regarding questions I had for my Mums DLA claim. The responses I received were hugely helpful and last week my Mum received her award letter. She has been granted higher rate mobility and lower rate care; looking at the descriptions I think that seems…
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do you know about nhs glasses please?
my daughters lost her glasses can she get a new pair on the nhs? thanks!
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Benefits- am I wrong?
Hey I'm a mother of 2 and a wife. From the age of 16 I had a job which I loved and carried on until I got pregnant. I took some time off and then went back back with the cost of a car and childcare ether me or my husband had to stop working( we spoke to the council and they wanted us both to give up for more money) in the…
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denied benefit
hello I was denied job allowance benefit, because I am not considered habitual resident of UK (I failed the habituality test) I am EU citizen, been about 1.5 months in UK can you advise me please? will I ever be eligible for that benefit? why I failed the test? what's needed to pass it? thanks!
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Overpayment advice
Hi and good evening, I was an !!! when I was younger and lied to tax credits. I admitted this to tax credits and they amended my payments with a reduction to recover costs. I owe roughly £7000. I am about to move in with my partner and our combined income is £26025. I am looking to set up a direct debit and offer £100 a…
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council tax
would you say council tax covers mainly things like emptying of bins? If so if your bins arent emptied or you receive a bad service like them strewing your bin like 100metres down the alley toppled on its side, would you have a case for not paying CT or receiving some refund? I think my local council is run by incompetent…
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ESA stopped for nothing ...
Hi, I need some advice please. I got a letter today stating that my ESA was being stopped. I have worked all my life until I became ill so not to au fai with this benefits system. I was put on ESA WRAG after an assessment with ATOS, and the DWP awarded me points after ATOS gave me 6 points. I appealed for support group.…
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Housing Benefit
Scenario is, The parents buy a second house for renting out. House is kept in their name. I claim housing benefit as a single parent. If the parents rent out said house and I moved in as a tenant, can I still claim housing benefit even though it's their house..?
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self employed/housing benefit entitlement??
I am currently in receipt of housing and council tax benefit....I am becoming self employed/term time as a cleaner/general assistant in august. I have clarified my positition with tax credits and job centre entitlements howver not sure what council require when self employed to still get housing benefit etc???I know income…
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Told to sign off Esa by ingeus too quickly.
I was offered a part-time job with a 12 hour contract I know I really need 16 have been on esa/ib all my life due to mental health problems. the job I was offered said there should be 16 hours available regularly but not always. Went to tell ingeus they instantly told me to take it apply for back to work credit and working…
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Do I qualify for any kind of housing benefit?
Hi all, Here's some info about my circumstances: I rent from a private landlord, a 2-bedroom house, and I live alone. Rent is £330pm (not a typo, I know it's cheap - I rent from a family member). I earn around £12-13,000 a year, working 30-35 hours a week in one full-time job (£13,500 in 2012/13). I receive DLA - £296…
