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Entitlement for out of work 27 year old

JenniferA
JenniferA Posts: 1 Newbie
in Benefits & tax credits
My younger brother has been out of work for nearly two years after being made redundant. He is living with our parents at the moment and has £2,000 in savings. I have asked him if he has enquired if he is entitled to anything, but he said that he wasn't as he is living with our parents. He is struggling to find work and is running out of money as he helps parents out with bills and food. Is he entitled to anything?

Thanks

Jen x

Comments

  • DX2
    DX2 Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    Jobseekers allowance
    *SIGH*
    :D
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,572 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    it is really important that he signs on as this ensure he gets credit on his NI record. Long -term that affects his pension rights (such that they might be) and could impact on his right to get other benefits in the relevent year (usually in 2 years time).
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    RAS wrote: »
    it is really important that he signs on as this ensure he gets credit on his NI record. Long -term that affects his pension rights

    Govt introducing set pension regardless of credits so thats not likely to be a worry anymore.
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