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Gettingtherequickly
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This is completely alien to me and am trying to get info for someone, so I know that you guys will be able to help. This is current situation:
Recently returned from abroad after about 10-11 years, recovering from serious illness and now under care of NHS
Teenage child
Moving into private rented accomodation.
Rent issue sorted out by local authority.
In receipt of child benefit.
Looking for work, anything, but has to be able to factor in illness.
Besides the rent & child benefits, what else is she entitled to? Realise that WTC are not applicable at the moment.
How much would she be able to earn without any impact on benefits?
Any help gratefully received.
Recently returned from abroad after about 10-11 years, recovering from serious illness and now under care of NHS
Teenage child
Moving into private rented accomodation.
Rent issue sorted out by local authority.
In receipt of child benefit.
Looking for work, anything, but has to be able to factor in illness.
Besides the rent & child benefits, what else is she entitled to? Realise that WTC are not applicable at the moment.
How much would she be able to earn without any impact on benefits?
Any help gratefully received.
A smile costs little but creates much 
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Has she passed the Habitual Residence Test?
Does she own a property abroad or have any savings/capital anywhere?0 -
No mention of husband or partner, so can I safely assume she is a single parent?Gettingtherequickly wrote: »How much would she be able to earn without any impact on benefits?
She can earn £20 per week without it affecting her benefits, although she must declare this to the DWP.I made a mistake once, believeing people on the internet were my virtual friends. It won't be a mistake that I make again!0 -
What is the residence test?
No, does not have any assets, was just about keeping head above water before return.A smile costs little but creates much0 -
cosmic-dust wrote: »No mention of husband or partner, so can I safely assume she is a single parent?
Single parent, although childs father currently paying for nearly everything at the moment.A smile costs little but creates much0 -
As she has been out of the country she now has to pass the HRT.Gettingtherequickly wrote: »What is the residence test?
No, does not have any assets, was just about keeping head above water before return.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dmgch0703.pdfI made a mistake once, believeing people on the internet were my virtual friends. It won't be a mistake that I make again!0 -
Gettingtherequickly wrote: »Single parent, although childs father currently paying for nearly everything at the moment.
Marital home not in joint names?0 -
cosmic-dust wrote: »As she has been out of the country she now has to pass the HRT.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dmgch0703.pdf
A little light read for me then! Had a quick skim, why does it apply to a British citizen?A smile costs little but creates much0 -
Gettingtherequickly wrote: »A little light read for me then! Had a quick skim, why does it apply to a British citizen?
Because (according to your first post) she has not lived in the country for 11 years!0 -
Gettingtherequickly wrote: »A little light read for me then! Had a quick skim, why does it apply to a British citizen?
To ensure that she hasn't returned to this country with the purpose of living off benefits and that the UK is now her permanent residence.0 -
Witchfinder_General wrote: »Because (according to your first post) she has not lived in the country for 11 years!
Oh, purely for that reason, as I said, I have had a quick skim, and everything appeared to be EEA related or had non national rights previously. Better read it properly A smile costs little but creates much0
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