Why is there no extra help?

Indie_Kid

You're only entitled to the shared room rate.

emsywoo123

Buggles wrote: »

Because I work 16 hours or more (even though it is only 16), I am not entitled to Income Support

Am I missing something? How would working 15 hours a week entitle you to IS?

Buggles

emsywoo123 wrote: »

Am I missing something? How would working 15 hours a week entitle you to IS?

I read this on Directgov:

• are between age 16 and the age they can get Pension Credit
• have a low income
• work less than 16 hours a week
• aren't in full-time study (but there are some exceptions)
• don't get Jobseeker's Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
• don't have savings above £16,000
• live in Great Britain

dmg24

Buggles wrote: »

That is besides the point anyway, the point is, I'll have £30 a month to spend on food and groceries.

Is that not enough?

Caz3121

Buggles wrote: »

I read this on Directgov:

• are between age 16 and the age they can get Pension Credit
• have a low income
• work less than 16 hours a week
• aren't in full-time study (but there are some exceptions)
• don't get Jobseeker's Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
• don't have savings above £16,000
• live in Great Britain

but there is a second section that you must also qualify for (not one or other it is BOTH)
a lone parent
on parental or paternity leave
a carer
a refugee learning English who arrived less than a year ago

so you would not qualify for IS

Indie_Kid

Buggles wrote: »

I read this on Directgov:

• are between age 16 and the age they can get Pension Credit
• have a low income
• work less than 16 hours a week
• aren't in full-time study (but there are some exceptions)
• don't get Jobseeker's Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
• don't have savings above £16,000
• live in Great Britain

You'd get job seekers instead.

iamana1ias

Buggles wrote: »

Excuse me! I would do ANY job if it meant more money. I live in a small town with poor bus routes (3 buses a day) and no transport of my own. The town I live in has no jobs available at the moment.

Where's that then?

Buggles

Wow. I asked for advice, not to be lectured.

Why the hell shouldn't I rent a flat if that is what I want/have to do??

Have I even mentioned my age? No. Yes, I am under 25. That doesn't mean I'm a 16 year old scrounger.

Buggles

iamana1ias wrote: »

Where's that then?

How is that any of your business??

dmg24

Buggles wrote: »

Wow. I asked for advice, not to be lectured.

Why the hell shouldn't I rent a flat if that is what I want/have to do??

Have I even mentioned my age? No. Yes, I am under 25. That doesn't mean I'm a 16 year old scrounger.

Because you can't afford it?