help with tax credit not had money for over mnth

bonjovibel_729

hi i got back with my husband on the 14th of august and told tax credits immediately theytold me they wud send the form to me did that and sent it back apparently they recd it on 30th august.....thought it wud only take about a week to set up after they recd it but its been over a mnth now and have still had no money am really struggling as use that money to buy food and stuff for the kids for skool hav rung them and they say all the info is there just needs to have the award done but how long does this take??? is there anyway to get an interim payment until they decide on the award??any help wud be appreciated

poves

we have just gone through the same thing , 2 adults and 3 kids had to survive on £81 a week stat sick pay ( from work) and £40 child benefit.
Not sure what your exact circumstances are , but we did surprisingly manage for almost 6 weeks , and that was buying nappies and baby milk aswell .
Just keep checking your bank account , as the money will be paid in a lump sum (backdated) before you get the award through the post , our's took a week inbetween getting the payment , to receiving the award letter .
I know it's a rough deal
As far as getting an interim payment I'm not sure .

merlin68

When it happened to us we had to wait 12 weeks.

pinkichiban

Just had ours stopped, no reason given, no time frame on when it will be sorted. We have all information at hand. The helpline does not help. It is very frustrating and I am left without funds to cover electric and gas payment. The hardship people say we are not in hardship and therefore not entitled to help. I'd like to see them to try and manage.