Self employed, min income can i get help??

paulcornwall

After being on Incapacity benefit for the last 12 months, i have now become well enough to do a little part time work, i dont earn much but just trying to get into the swing on things again. I earn about £40 per week based on commision but as my customer base increases hopefully so will my wage, this is roughly over 15-16hours (not sure how this effect it) As we have just had a baby my partner is not working and at home looking after our daughter.
We currently get £53 per week tax credits, £17 child benefit. We also get £45o towards our £500 per month rent.
Now i'm self employed can we get any additional Benefits?
As you can imagine things are a bit tight at the mo so your help is much appreciated.
Paul.

mclaren_2

I dont think you will. If you earn under a certina amount, you might beable to get IS to top your income up because you have a young child, but i am not sure on this. You say you have TC, HB and CB - so you might qualify for IS or your other half might.

Best thing to do, is talk to a WRO or go to the CAB

paulcornwall

There just is'nt any incentive to get into work, we cant survive on this income its ridiculous, grrr. I've got debt to service and no way can i do it at present, makes me feel like throwing in the towel.
Is'nt there a website that tells you what your entitled too?

mclaren_2

paulcornwall wrote: »

There just is'nt any incentive to get into work, we cant survive on this income its ridiculous, grrr. I've got debt to service and no way can i do it at present, makes me feel like throwing in the towel.
Is'nt there a website that tells you what your entitled too?

https://www.entitledto.com is a good site that gives you the benifits you can get