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eviction looming
Hi, I have never posted on this site before, but I just didn't know where else to look. I am 23 and have a grand debt total of £15,000 partially due to being out of work for a period of time last year and partially due to my partner leaving me. Part of that debt is £1700 rent arrears with the council. They gave me time to…
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will they help with mortgage payments?
Hi! If I get working tax credit and am a single mum? thank you
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Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
I had an accident at work about 9 years ago, I hurt my back and was off work a few months. Everything was noted in accident book at time. Over the past few years I have been reducing my hours at work as I cannot bare to sit too long at my desk with pain and discomfort due to back injury. Thankfully my employer are happy to…
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What benefits
My son has just quit his job.He was on a 3 month trial basis but has decided he doesnt like it and that hes been treat unfairly and like a skivvie.He told me that for the past 2 weeks hes been doing the job of 3 people and was just left in the office on his own to get on with it,although there was supposed to be someone…
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Keep a copy of WTC/CTC etc. applications
I had a letter from Inland Revenue this morning saying that they had not received all the information needed to confirm my claim and that I have an overpayment of £3197.00 >:( >:( I have already had another wrong assessment where they had my circumstances wrong a couple of months ago. I phoned them and the bloke wouldn't…
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Incapacity Situ when student daughter ends course?
I am on income support but also get incapacity benefit. It is going to be long term but I do not qualify for DLA at the moment. My daughter will end her course at Uni. in June and I'm wondering how things will effect us... I have an endowment mortgage which the ben agency pay quite a bit of the interest, they do not pay it…
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Where to begin with incapacity benefit?
Hi, Apologies if this has been asked before, I did do a quick search, but couldn't find the answers I need. In July, my Dad (62) was diagnosed with endocarditis (heart infection). As a result of this he had a heart attack, heart bypass sugery & surgery for a replacement heart valve. He was hospitalised for over 2 months &…
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Free cinema tickets for disabled
I grabbed this from the "Grab it" board:- See here for details
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central heating grants/discounts?
I have finally persuaded my Grandad to install central heating in his freezing cold house :o Are there any discounts or grants he could get. he is a pensioner in his eighties, and so far the quotes we've had are around £3K. ALOT of money for a pensioner! Thank you
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Info needed about claiming JOBSEEKERS ALLOWANCE
Hi i have been working for the last seven months, due to bullying and stress caused at work i am about to leave my job due to this situation. I have been to my doctors twice and been given medication. After i give my notice what do i do in regards to jobseekers? Can someone also tell me how living in my own mortgaged…
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Re: Inc/Ben (Easy Version)
Incapacity benefit ispayable depending on NI contributions.Incapacity is paid at a lower rate initially, additions can be made depending on age at time of claim and whether you are entitled to claim for a partner as well, after 28 weeks of illness the payment goes up to a higher short term rate, then after 52 weeks it…
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Incapacity Benefit Help!
Ok i have a number of questions regarding this, so please if you can help i would be most appriciative. I am 23 years old and have just received a claim pack for the 6 monthly incapacity eligability as i have been unable to work for nearly 6 months now (6 months on 25/11/04).Now i have heard that there is a medical that i…
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disabled parent with disabled child
Consider the following scenario.... Disabled parent receives Disability Living Allowance and consequently a carers allowance has been claimed for their care - this parent then has a severely disabled child who receives Highest rate care element - the nature of the disabled parents disability does not stop them being able…
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Hypothetical query re. JSA
I cannot look for full time work at present as I am caring for elderly relatives, and even part-time would be awkward what with their appointments etc. I don't need to work as such, as my husband is employed. My question is - (not sure how to put this delicately) when I am no longer required as a carer, if I wanted to…
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claiming benefits after maternity leave
Hi, Would just like some advice if poss!! I am currently on maternity leave and due back 1st November, but I'm not going to return to my work. I would like to get another job, but have left it too short notice to find one before then as I need part time work and not alot of it about in my area. I live with my partner, and…
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can I claim anything
Hi, I am new to this board and I am really hope someone can offer advice. My husband and I have a mortgage which the title deeds are in both names but the actual mortgage loan is only in his name. He has moved out and is living somewhere else. I am not working and I cannot afford to pay the mortgage. There is no dependents…
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Students and Tax Credits
Hi - hope someone can answer this. I'm a single parent working p/t and in receipt of tax credits. I have started uni and have just received notification of my funding (better late than never!!) Anyway, just contacted tax credits and they said my student finance is not taken into account. Is this true?? I knew the grant…
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Stupid Question
Are benefits taxable??? i.e if someone who earns a substantial amount from Incapacity benefit and Disabled Person Benefit for example. Would they have have to pay tax if it reaches the relevant threshold??? Many thanks in advance Neil
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Re: ive had enough!!!!
Hopefully nobody is going to say anything bad to you sairz ;) It sounds like your really trying hard to improve your situation and are hitting a lot of brick walls. I'm gonna ask the mods to move your post further up the board because you will get better advice/help there. Although your situation seems hopeless just now ,…
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Advice on Benefits, Housing and Money Saving
Hi I'm a single mum with two children. One is two the other is six months. My patner left me last november and since than I have been on benefits. I'm having a really hard time at the moment making ends meet. The housing benefit pays my rent but I have to make up the shortfall of £50 each month. My rent is £400 pcm but my…