please help, im desperate

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millym

Having been there I do sympathise OP. A large drop in income can be disasterous, regardless of whether it's from benefits or otherwise. I'm sure many people on here can relate to that.

I know jobs are scarce, but could your daughter not look for something part time whilst studying? A lot of places, particularly retail, don't advertise but instead, when they have a vacancy, call people in who've written to them on spec. I've gotten employment in both the civil service and banking by doing this.

For a 16 year old with no experience it can be a better option than applying for vacancies, as employers see such applicants as really wanting to work there and not just applying because they happen to have a vacancy.

Means that your position will be much better when the day comes that your benefits stop, and beneficial to your daughter's CV when she leaves college. Good luck!

joanne_d_3

Just as a fyi for the op.

Just so you are aware , if your daughter did decide to get a part time job to earn a few poUnds whilst studying , she can work for UP to 24 hours per week without it having any effect on your tax credits .

My daughter has recently started a part time job to subsidise her EMA.