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back to work financial help

marko343
marko343 Posts: 2 Newbie
in Employment, jobseeking & training
Hi, been signing on for a couple of weeks. been offered a job starting next week and was wondering if i can claim for help to travel etc as i have to work a month in advance??? also i have to supply my own tools and safety boots, can i make a claim for help with these???

Any advice??

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  • lauzellen
    lauzellen Posts: 328 Forumite
    As far as I am aware you can only get help if you've been claiming an income based benefit for 6 + months
    Daughters Sealed Saving Pot - start them young :money: £90 :T
  • Lollypop75
    Lollypop75 Posts: 262 Forumite
    I don't think it's the case that you need to have been claiming income based for 6 months or more. You may well be entitled to claim for your first month's travel costs and for tools and such like.

    I would ask at your local office. And do it soon, as you don't have long.

    By the way, congratulations on getting a job!!
  • marko343
    marko343 Posts: 2 Newbie
    Cheers and anyone who is out of work, keep your chins up
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