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Jsa
Will my partner be able to claim job seekers allowance if i have my name on title deeds of a property i dont live in? My ex lives there paying all bills etc
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Being an executor on benefits advice needed.
I am hoping that you can help me find some answers to assist my friend, no-one can give a clear answer how to correctly proceed with the DWP in this situation. Every helpline we try says they don't know and fob us off to someone else. It seems such a grey area. Citizens Advice couldn't really help either. • Friend has…
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ESA Help please
Hi there I am posting on behalf of my dad hoping someone can offer some advice please. My dad was claiming income based ESA (support group) due to a head injury, however after a recent assessment he received a letter Friday stating he has been moved from the support group to WRA Having read on here all the help other…
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Compliance officer interview
Hi I just received a letter today saying I needed to attend an office interview it says “we need to talk you about some changes that may affect your benefits payments.” It then says we are reviewing your benefits and circumstances does anyone know what this means. I’ve had a look online and people said it means your under…
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Tax Credits Messed Up. Is there help available?
A bit of background info...I worked full time until February 2016 at which point I lost my job. I began working for myself (directory of a ltd company) and have been doing so ever since. In April 2016 we had a baby and she started nursary in November 2016. So, a few weeks ago now (probably January), I received a letter…
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ESA Claim
So my SSP ran out back in February, after a lot of calls and mis-information, I finally managed to get an appointment to apply for ESA. This was then cancelled due to the snow we had. My new appointment was rescheduled to 6th March. Advisor at job centre was very nice and sympathetic to my situation (stage 4 breast…
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MSE News: Warning - if the state helps pay your...
More than 90% of homeowners who are part of the Support for Mortgage Interest scheme face losing up to £5,000 a year within weeks when the benefit is replaced by a loan - if you're affected, you must act NOW...Read the full story: 'Warning - if the state helps pay your mortgage interest, act now or it'll be stopped' Click…
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MSE News: 70,000 ESA claimants to be repaid...
About 70,000 people on employment and support allowance could be in line to receive up to £20,000 each after being underpaid by the Department for Work and Pensions...Read the full story: '70,000 ESA claimants to be repaid £1,000s' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
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NI contributions after child is born
I've just checked my NI contributions and seen that for 2004/5, I've only got 19 weeks in total. My child was born in May 2004 and I assumed that I would get NI paid as I was claiming both child benefit and income support for the whole year after she was born. I just rang HMRC and was told that you don't get any NI credits…
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Nat Ins credits for G.Parents - Child.C Vouchers?
I’ve just seen this: Tens of thousands still missing out on pension perks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43474081 Would I be right in thinking that if a grandparent were to claim this, then it would affect the parents’ entitlement to Childcare vouchers?
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Benefits after finishing University - Confusion
Hey guys! I've tried to do some research on this already and have filled out a few online calculators, but I'm still confused over a few things. I'm just coming to the end of my undergraduate degree at university as a full time student. I'm thinking about doing a new part time course at University starting from September…
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Medical Assessment for Pension Credits ?
Hi Background: My sister’s husband and my niece both suffer from a hereditary illness. While the symptoms affect my brother-in-law to a somewhat lesser extent, my niece is basically crippled and has been since she was 15 (now 28) she receives ESA (support group) and PiP. When she was moved over to PiP last year my…
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Moving house!
I am.Moving house next month and claim housing benefit which i need to change to new address when the time comes. I was after some advice about what info they council will need to reinstate my claim as i know it will be suspended. Is it just the change of address will they need to see. I am only asking as i have shreaded…
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30hrs free childcare when self-employed
I'm currently working 16hrs self-employed to be entitled to the 30hrs free childcare. I also have a smaller child at home with me, which is why I'm not working full time. Does anyone know if the 16hrs (or £120 per week) is taken on average over the year? So if the money I make comes in bits (so loads one month and not much…
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Contribution based JSA and Council Tax?
If a person is eligible for contribution based JSA which is not means tested would they then be eligible for council tax benefit regardless of the amount of savings they have ? Thank you.
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Reduced to 16hours
Hi, I've been struggling to work through illness and have reduced my hours to under 16h as of today and have let them know today. I'm aware that my WTC will stop as I'm not working 30h. I've earnt £7775 this year in PAYE and aprrox £50 self employed after expenses. I've been receiving. £48/ week WTC. How much will I have…
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Newly Single parent benefit advice
Hi, Sorry I'm new to this forum, but was just looking for a bit of advice. Me and my partner have decided to go our separate ways, he is currently searching for somewhere else to live. When he goes there will be just me and my daughter (8 years old) living here. I work 34 hours a week and have done the benefits calculators…
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WTC & CTC all new to me and need advice
Hi everyone, I have a 20-month-old child and I work 24 hours a week. Currently, I have my mum and my partners mum looking after my son while I am working. They both agreed to this as a temporary thing and I will soon need to put him in nursery full time so I can go back to doing 40 hours a week. They offered their help…
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Carers Allowance
Hi, I am divorced and I currently work full time and I care for my grown up daughter. I have long commute times for work and it is all getting very difficult to manage. My daughter claims PIP and we have discussed me claiming Carers Allowance. I am aware that I can earn a certain amount and still claim Carers Allowance but…
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Help with Employed AND self employed
Hope someone can help with my query...... Long story short, I used to earn a salary which meant I wasn't in receipt of tax credits, family circumstances dictated I had to change my job and now I am in receipt of both Working and Child tax credits. I have recently seen an opportunity to buy and sell goods through online…
