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Housing benefit help.
I'm a student and currently on PIP. I also get NI credits for ESA as it was deemed I "earned" too much to be awarded any payment. I don't work, have a disability and live in London. I wanted to know if anyone had experience with claiming housing benefit as a student in London. the cost of housing here is so steep and I'm…
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jobcentre work focused interview, i cant work
I'm currently on Income Support due to the situation with my son (lone parent, long story), and I just got a letter about having to go to an interview to get me into work. I've looked it up and they require you to be free 16 hours a week minimum (from what I could find online), and my son is only in nursery 2 and a half…
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Has your condition worsened? (DLA)
On Monday, in many areas, a report of a worsened condition will lead to an automatic request to change over to PIP - not a change of circumstances for DLA. Even if you are not concerned that under PIP, your new award may be less, the migration to PIP means that any fresh award takes effect around 4 weeks after the decision…
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ESA & Tax credits question
Hi there, new to the forum. Just wondering if someone could help me with the following. My husband claims ESA income related and DLA and I am on his ESA claim also. I am considering starting a self employed business and with that potentially claiming working tax credits. With doing this id obviously be removed from the ESA…
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Universal Credit backdating
Hi everyone, Would someone be kind enough to give me a second opinion on this? \/\/\/ I lost my job before Christmas and attempted to sign up to Universal Credit using the online application form (at the time, I was told the only way to apply is online). I had problems with the website, sometimes the form wouldn't show up…
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Compliance ...new baby!
Hi I wonder if anyone can advise on this please? My daughter has received a Compliance Interview letter from the local Jobcentre and we are wondering if this is because she has recently had a baby? My daughter lives with me as my Carer so even with my new grandson she is able to fulfil her 35 hours caring for me. Last year…
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LHA, council tax & disability
I am looking for some help regarding entitlement to council tax. My adult dd has a significant mental illness. She currently rents a flat. She gets ESA (support group) plus highest rate care for PIP. She is also applying for the severe disability premium. I work full time and live with my retired partner. The house we live…
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housing benefit and part time work
Hi I am a single mum with 2 children and I claimed job seekers from when i moved back to home town until middle January when I started work part time. I now work 22.5 hours a week at minimum wage. I took the January wage slip to council and have got to take the next one in next week when I get it. I have received a payment…
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PIP appeal time scale?
hi. friend just asked for paper hearing appeal .how long it takes? months?? her reconsedration only gave her 4points for care and 10points for mobilty.she not happy with daily living.
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Please help me re: Carers' allowance, PIP & ESA
My brother has just been awarded PIP (Daily Living Component at the enhanced rate of £81.30 per week and Mobility Component at the standard rate of £21.55 per week from 30 Dec 2014). He also receives £72.40 per week Contribution-based ESA as he is off work sick at present and he has been placed in the Support Group. He is…
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What do we loose
Hi everyone, my husband and I are currently on benefits he receives ESA in the support group with the disability premium. he gats PIP at the high rate for care. I receive PIP at the low rate for care and Carers allowance for my husband. My mother has passed away and left me £60,000, can anyone tell me which benefits will…
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ESA - Quitting or being let go by employer?
Hi all Wife works/worked in a care home doing nights on a 1on 5off contract (was originally 3on 3off, but she dropped 2 after having the kids), she also picked up extra shifts as and when on a 'bank' basis, usually doubling her shifts. She is off sick from work and has been since July SSP has just run out and we have…
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Please help, I've never had these problems before
Good Afternoon, I'm after all the advice I can get at the moment. I feel very worried, I will explain whats happened. I work full time (i'm a newly single mum) and I have an 8 year old son and 3 year old daughter. My son is Disabled and I recieve High Rate Care and low Rate Mobility for him. My Wages after the childcare…
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Clarification of Universal Credit & ESA
I am in an area where UC has just started & I am matching the criteria for it. There is a chance I may have to claim UC for sickness, but know that under the old system I would have only got contribution based ESA. However, I have read that contr based ESA is not included in UC. :mad: Therefore, would I have to claim ESA…
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Need a little help...
Thank you. Have emailed them.
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Informing of ESA ending claim
Hi If you are claiming ESA and know the date that you are returning to work,can you inform DWP of this a couple of weeks in advance and continue to be paid until that date, or is it a case of the minute you inform them then your claim will end there and then ? Thank you
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HB and Council Tax Support on PIP/ESA
Hi All. My daughter is on the highest rate living for PIP and has this week been placed in the Support Group for ESA, she has no other income or savings. She lives with 3 others who are all students and the exemptions forms were sent to the Council in December. In the past and in previous tenancies she has had full Council…
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Jsa query
Hi, Last week I attened an interview and have been offered the job (subject to checks - which should be fine, just procedure) :beer: Speaking to my new boss, March the 2nd would be the earliest I would be able to start. Do I have to make the Jobcentre aware I have been offered the job at this stage or do I say nothig and…
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Child tax credit
Hi there, just have a question regarding child tax credits. I am wondering if it makes any difference which parent applies for this? My wife works part-time (24hrs/wk) at a care home for the elderly and I work full time (35hrs/wk) in IT, would it make any difference which one of us applies? I know both of us have to…
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Legal School Leaving Age for CSA payments
Please can someone clarify details of the new legal school leaving ages? I've looked online but I think it has just confused me even more!!! My partner had a child with his ex and the child was born in June 1998. Please can someone tell me to what age does my partner need to pay CSA until? I believe, although I can't…
