Don't know what I would be entitled to

coolmummy

Long story short...after a load of hassle at my last job, was forced to leave but given a sum of money to 'keep quiet' shall we say. We have been living off that money since May, but it is about to run out. My husband earns around £600 per month working part time, we have a mortgage of around £900 a month, two children under 9. Of course, goes without saying I have been applying for jobs, going to interviews, tearing my hair out, but nothing has happened yet. I went on the tax credits calculator and it informed me we would get some ridiculous sum like £400 extra a year! I am worried sick that i will not get work for a while and that the house will be reposessed, children taken into care etc - you know all those 'rational' thoughts you have!!

Anyone got any idea what we could be entitled to? The main worry for me is the mortgage - why do we not get any assistance with this? It makes me so angry.

Thanks in anticipation

JJ

Oldernotwiser

Have you been claiming JSA and tax credits?

coolmummy

No, because the 'pay off' was too big, and I didn't think Iw as entitled to anything

sportage1kia

Hi there
Have you looked at the Benefits Check up on this website or entitledto.co.uk which may be the same site, or I would call in your local CAB who may be able to help or advise you.
Regards