Am I being realistic?

southernscouser

Eli have a look at this website aswell. Will give you a clearer picture of what you are entitled to!

MinnieSpender

Eli - it seems you've got your head screwed on the right way. How can you possibly fail? :T

Go on, then, have a good old sob. You've earned it, but remember tears can be about relief as well as sadness.

The spirit of the people on here never fails to amaze me - reading back over what people have written is truly inspiring and I'm sure you'll take comfort from what's been said.

Let's make a deal. You stick around and keep posting and we'll do the cyber hugs and hand over useful tips.

There's no escape, girl! You're one of us now!

Hugs, Minnie xxx

southernscouser

southernscouser wrote:

People may have said this already (sorry haven't read all the replies ) but if all the bills are in his name you aren't obliged to pay them!

Sorry just re-read and they are in your name! That'll teach me to pay more attention! :doh:

southernscouser

I don't have kids so I don't know much but I do know one thing.

It's clear from your posts that you absolutely love your daughter to bits and would walk to then end of the world and back for her. She has a mum that would do anything for her. She has a roof over her head. She has clothes on her back. She has food on her plate. But most importantly she has all the love she will ever need!

How the hell have you let her down? :eek: Give yourself some credit woman! Your a f***ing brilliant mum and I bet you my life that your daughter wouldn't swap you for anyone or anything in the world!

Eli_2-2

southernscouser wrote:

Sorry just re-read and they are in your name! That'll teach me to pay more attention! :doh:

Thas ok, ive got tunnel vision as well!! Only see bits on the page and not all of it!!!

Again thanks everyone, just got to stay strong and fighting!!!!

lynzpower

Brilliant to hear what youve done so far :T

I think you are making the right choice. Have you spoken with your local housing associations too? Most near me take nominations from housing dept lists anyway, but some might not. Worth an ask. Housing association property is your very best bet IMHO, so do try.

lynz
x

Eli_2-2

I spoke to council the other day, and she was not very helpfull, just said wait till you get evicted than we will do something!!!
But i'll transfer you to housing benefit section, think it best I go there in person!!

lynzpower

If you need any help with housing problems, do PM me .Ive worked in children & families social work for years & now I work with older people, and I have learned a few things that may be useful for you during the process

Lynz x

Eli_2-2

Thanks Lynz I appriciate that.
Well i just went on entitled website, how accurite is it?
I put in all correct details and it says I should get
Weekly amounts
Child Tax Credit: £44.50 per week
Working Tax Credit: £48.47 per week
Total Tax Credit: £92.97 per week

Council Tax and Housing Benefit

Council Tax Benefit (per week): £0
Housing Benefit (per week): £52.19

The goverment are going to give me £144 pound a week?

God im turning into a night owl!!!

southernscouser

I've never used it to be honest (not in a position to need to) but I gather it is pretty accurate!

I mean I've seen people on here taking home in excess of £2000 a month and still getting things like £40 a month in child tax credits and stuff!

Get on the phone first thing tomorrow!