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what can i get

braken2000
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what benefits am i entitled to, i am 52 and have just finished a fixed term contract at M & S. I am currently recieving ...
working familys tax credit
child tax credit
child benefit
i will be looking for a new job and my current earnings are usually around £5000 a year,
what am i entitled to, are there any other benfits that are available. Can you still get product benefits like mily tokens etc. Should i take a mortgage break, how do these work.
what about JSA etc
any help would be nice
thanks
ann
working familys tax credit
child tax credit
child benefit
i will be looking for a new job and my current earnings are usually around £5000 a year,
what am i entitled to, are there any other benfits that are available. Can you still get product benefits like mily tokens etc. Should i take a mortgage break, how do these work.
what about JSA etc
any help would be nice
thanks
ann
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Jobseeker's Allowance
Help to pay Mortgage Interest
Welfare Food Scheme Free Milk and VitaminsMy weight loss following Doktor Dahlqvist' Dietary Program
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Have you informed Inland Revenue that you have stopped work, because WTC will stop, if not you might end up with an overpayment?
You may be able to get Income Support, depending on your capital & savings, also Council Tax Benefit.Torgwen.....................
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im going to go into the office tomorrow, they have already maffed it up once before so this should be fun, are there any benefits i can get concerning non money type benefits, i know it sounds silly, but things like fridge/freezer discounts, milk payments, i could really do with any help i can get, is there anywhere i can go for advice?0
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You could ask at your Citizens Advice Bureau - find nearest one here.
Also have a look at the FAQ's which are at the top of this board, you might find some useful posts there.Torgwen.....................
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thank you sor your help, im gonna do both tomorrow, just a quick question about JSA, how long does it take to claim it?0
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It's a difficult one to answer that, in that it depends how efficient/busy your local Jobcentre is. Unfortunately people find it can take a number of weeks to sort out, especially if you are not an "urgent" case. You might get some idea if you ask when you go in as they should know how quickly claims are being processed at the moment.Torgwen..........
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If you can though you want to claim Income Support, because it's only on IS that you can get help with your mortgage ( and that is only after a few months) - see Ted's link for info.Torgwen..........
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looks like i have a busy day ahead of me, i just keep hearing different stories and different things i can claim, its so confusing, well i have the time i suppose, :-(0
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It is confusing, make a list of all the questions you want to ask Jobcentre & CAB (perhaps the same questions.... CAB can check the info you receive. Good luck, hope it gets sorted out soon!Torgwen..........
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thank you for your help, i will do that,0
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