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Mobility Car Help
Hello, My mum who is 73, suffers from severe arthritis, COPD (i think thats what its called?) and other things. I take her out in my car, however as i only have a peugeot 106 L reg, she finds it extremely difficult to get in and out of the car. I am in the process of applying for a blue badge for her, and am also thinking…
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Some advice please on next move!
Hi all A bit of history before we start. My Partner and I currently live separately - she rents a 2 bed place with her 7 yr old daughter, and I have a mortgage on a 1 bed maisonette that I owner occupy. We decided that as her contract was due for renewal that we would look to move in together (share a rented house) at the…
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Have a nice day off
As MSE closes at 10pm tonight until sunday lets all have a nice day off:j and good luck if you`re having a bet tomorrow;)
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LHA - payments/frequency/levels HELP!
I live in private rented shred accomodation. I have just been told that I am awarded LHA at £57.59 p/w, I was wondering if someone could help with some questions I have.... 1. LHA is paid 4 weekly am I right? And it is awarded on a weekly basis. My rent is to be paid monthly at £270 so how does that work because there are…
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Help with child care costs
Can anyone out there [;ease help me? After returning to work part time my mum and dad looked after my little girl for us but my dad has taken ill and I have had to put her into a nursery 2 1/2 days a week. I thought we would get help with the cost as my husband and I both work over 16 hrs and our combined wage is less than…
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Income support when partner is a full time student?
Hello, I am currently on Income Support and DLA (Higher Care, Lower Mobility). I also get Local Housing Allowance (covers full rent) and Council Tax Benefit. I live with my friend, who originally was meant to be my carer but unfortunately her job means she can't be there when I need her anymore. As a crazy suggestion, she…
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Council Tax - Second Adult Rebate
I wonder if someone could help me with a situation that I regard as grossly unfair I bought my flat two years ago and lived there for the first year on my own paying council tax at about £95 per month. However, as the economy deteriorated, I got a lodger to move in with me paying rent last year, and the council tax shot up…
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Premium bonds and benefits.
Hi, First time user,please can you tell me if you have to declare premium bonds when claiming benefits such as housing,ctc.etc? Thanks for any help.
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Dla
:j DLA returning back to work but not improved do i still need to let DWP know about this
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Tax Credits when out of work
Hello, Am about to be out of work again. When I was made redundant 6 months ago there was no change for tax credits. Having said that I've had lots of problems with them and even written to my MP about it. Do I presume it is calculated on yearly income and therefore it is unlikely to go up while I am out of work? Or should…
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Has anyone heard of Churches in Darwen?
Hi there, I wonder if anyone can help me. someone told me that they had heard of a furniture store in Darwen, Lancs. that offer people on benefits discounts. Is this right and if so do you know what things they offer and what benefit you must be in receipt of? I have tried searching on the net but without much luck. Many…
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JSA Contribution ending. Now what?
As I have never been in this situaton before having obtained employment with in weeks for leaving a job etc. I am quite concerned about what happens when the contributions part ends as my spouse works more than 24 hours per week. I will still be actively looking for work in the meantime but the loss of the £62.50 per week…
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Tax credits help
Ok so brief history Husband works over 30 hrs I work under 16 hrs Both incomes have stayed reletatively the same for past few years I now have stopped working (was only seasonal) and have just confirmed with TC and they sent me an ammended notice award which finishes in a week or so anyway so no real change Expect my…
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Jsa
Hi, My husband has been made redundant and is receiving what I thought was contribution based JSA. I was orginally working 6 hrs a week and receiving £225 per month, but now have had my hours decreased to about 3 a week and my last months pay was £125, and this is what it will be from now on. Because of this we have filled…
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Housing Benefit Enquiry
Hi All, Just after some advice. I currently live in a 2 Bedroom House with my 3 year old daughter and am currently unemployed and currently receiving Housing benefit and income support. I have a male friend (not partner) who has to move out of he's current accomadation due to unforseen circumstances and I have agreed to…
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Housing / Council Tax Benefit uprating whilst on IB with an age addition
Has anybody had their annual Housing and Council Tax Benefit uprating notification. Was the Total Weekly Income correct against what the DWP has written to you about? I am sure that this must of confused some councils for at least mine as they have got my figures wrong and I am banging my head against a brick wall!!…
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JSA & Second property
Hi Guys just wanted to find out if anyone is in the same boat as me.... I am currently unempolyed and have put in a claim fro JSA (since Feb 17) I have not had any benefits paid to me, due to a massive backlog of claims. I was recently sent another form regarding a second property that I own, this is rented out, though the…
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addisons disease,is my son entitled to any benefit
hi all. can anyone tell me if my son is entiltled to any benefit for addisons disease, it is a life long condition and is on medication daily four times a day, he is 10 years old. many thanks kellers
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Help! Over 6 months pregnant and don't know about benefits
Hi everyone, I'm currently over 6 months pregnant and suffer from depression and an ME type illness. I was on incapacity benefit but was denied it after a medical last May. I have not received any money from anywhere since then and my depression has worsened considerably because I feel I have no independence, no money,…
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Income support and studying
Does anyone know what the rules are for adults on income support who want to study. I have been offered the chance to do a funded course through YMCA Training to gain NVQ in childcare and education. I would be working as a volunteer in a primary school to gain work experience whilst getting qualified. How might this be…