what am i entiled too?

kev_pearson

hi im 21 and work for vw as a technician im beeing made redundant as of wed and im struggling to find a job,i have a mortage but ontop of this i have a 2 year old baby girl and a unempolyed partner(due to being a full time mother) what benefits am i entiled too?

nuttyrockeress

I can't be exact but take a look on direct gov website - it will give you a series of q's but is very useful - this may help?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/BeginnersGuideToBenefits/index.htm

tinkerbel

I think that this website http://www.entitledto.co.uk/ is a good one to try!
Good luck with everything

alwaysonthego_2

You would be entitled to IBJSA (dependent on savings), child tax credits, council tax benefit and mortgaage interest assistance after 13 weeks. If you are struggling with the mortgage contact your mortgage provider and explain your situation, they may allow you to take an payment holiday or you could change to an interst only mortgage. Make sure you prioritise you bills. i.e the mortgage over any credit card bill. If you have any non-priority debts you can stop making the usual payment and make them token offers of a £1 per month, the CAB will help you with this.

kev_pearson

alwaysonthego wrote: »

You would be entitled to IBJSA (dependent on savings), child tax credits, council tax benefit and mortgaage interest assistance after 13 weeks. If you are struggling with the mortgage contact your mortgage provider and explain your situation, they may allow you to take an payment holiday or you could change to an interst only mortgage. Make sure you prioritise you bills. i.e the mortgage over any credit card bill. If you have any non-priority debts you can stop making the usual payment and make them token offers of a £1 per month, the CAB will help you with this.

this is great advise but what is IBJSA?
whats CAB ?

~Beanie~

IBJSA = Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
CAB = Citizens Advice Bureau