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Benefits for Single Parents

Hi, I have four month old twins and have recently split with my partner. I am not currently working and was wondering if someone could advise me what benefits I am entitled to?

Thanks

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  • tamarto
    tamarto Posts: 832 Forumite
    http://entitledto.co.uk Great website you just input your details.

    off the top of my head, if you have no/little savings

    income support
    ctc
    housing benefit (if renting)
    council tax benefit.
  • bunny999
    bunny999 Posts: 970 Forumite
    contact the CSA
  • Child support from the father. Here is hoping the CSA hound him to the ends of the earth, and continue to hound him until he has paid all his dues.
  • astonsmummy
    astonsmummy Posts: 14,219 Forumite
    Income support
    Child tax credits
    Housing and council tax benefit if you rent.
    Healthy start vouchers for the twinnies
    Free prescriptions for yourself

    I'm assuming you dont claim any maternity benefits, but if you do then you wold be entitled to working tax credits, but no IS.
    Good luck hun x
    :j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j
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