Why were my JSA and Housing benefit claims rejected?

bloolagoon

marina999 wrote: »

You couldn't be more wrong. Of course I tried claiming now because "I really need to". It's been more than a struggle to make it until now. I know my rights and responsibilities in this countries. I take every single responsibility here, I pay the Council Tax and all my bills on time and I am a low abiding citizen. But when it comes to my "rights", ah, that's another story.. And since everyone is so interested how I survived by now, no, I have not lied or stolen. My son's father was supporting us before as he has always worked and since we split up, I have been receiving the Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit, and whatever his dad throws as maintenance at the end of the month. So you add it all up, is something like £530 a month, and then tell me if I really need the JSA and Housing Benefit. Of course I do. I am obviously raising a British citizen in the most moral way possible and I guess it counts for nothing. After all, I came to this forum for ADVICE, not to be questioned and judged once again.

£530 does not pay rent council tax and living costs. There is no way you survived on those.

marina999

Caz3121 wrote: »

you received answers last week

No, I did not. Last week I had no clue how to interpret the first letter that came. I received the explanation about Income Based JSA barely a few days ago and have not enquired on this forum about it. Do I have a post limit here or what?

tng86

marina999 wrote: »

You couldn't be more wrong. Of course I tried claiming now because "I really need to". It's been more than a struggle to make it until now. I know my rights and responsibilities in this countries. I take every single responsibility here, I pay the Council Tax and all my bills on time and I am a low abiding citizen. But when it comes to my "rights", ah, that's another story.. And since everyone is so interested how I survived by now, no, I have not lied or stolen. My son's father was supporting us before as he has always worked and since we split up, I have been receiving the Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit, and whatever his dad throws as maintenance at the end of the month. So you add it all up, is something like £530 a month, and then tell me if I really need the JSA and Housing Benefit. Of course I do. I am obviously raising a British citizen in the most moral way possible and I guess it counts for nothing. After all, I came to this forum for ADVICE, not to be questioned and judged once again.

I really apologise if I've caused offence, I certainly didn't intend to. I was merely pointing out that this may be how the situation is viewed by the officials and they may be questions they were asking when making the decision as to whether you would be awarded the benefit or not.

I get what you're saying and appreciate the difficulties you are currently facing. Again, I apologise if I caused you offense.

marina999

Caz3121 wrote: »

OP was asked that last week and did not answer

Of course I may choose not to answer because it is none of your business. I was asking for advice on my situation, obviously you are not concerned. Anyway, I did answer today though, are you satisfied now?

marina999

tng86 wrote: »

I really apologise if I've caused offence, I certainly didn't intend to. I was merely pointing out that this may be how the situation is viewed by the officials and they may be questions they were asking when making the decision as to whether you would be awarded the benefit or not.

I get what you're saying and appreciate the difficulties you are currently facing. Again, I apologise if I caused you offence.

No problem. I get over defensive about it anyway... Because I always have to justify everything to everyone these days but it's ok, thanks for trying to help

nannytone_2

for someone asking other people to give them advice, you are very rude.

as has been said £530 a month wouldnt cover rent, council tax and bills, let alone living costs

marina999

bloolagoon wrote: »

£530 does not pay rent council tax and living costs. There is no way you survived on those.

Oh, trust me, there is! £220 rent for a tiny studio flat, £70 for electricity in the winter, £100 for food/month and I have £140 left for clothes, put aside for the annual water bill and my internet. I do not drink, smoke, socialize, gamble, pay for public transport (son's school is in close proximity to our flat). I never order or buy takeaways. I cut my own hair and do my nails. The council bill comes once a year and if I need a top up, my parents will transfer me what i need from home just so I can pay it. I am not in debt. And this is the last time I am explaining myself to YOU. Just because you can not do it, it does not mean that other people can not live on a tight budget but it does not make it impossible. I will seriously appreciate it if you do not write on this topic any more.

tng86

marina999 wrote: »

No problem. I get over defensive about it anyway... Because I always have to justify everything to everyone these days but it's ok, thanks for trying to help

No problem.

£530 a month would barely cover rent in some places, let alone council tax and living expenses for an adult and child. If questions are being asked on a forum, you can bet your life the nit picky decision makers are making the same assumptions.

How have you managed to live off of £530 per month? That's not meant as an intrusive or aggressive question, I'm genuinely interested to know.

bloolagoon

marina999 wrote: »

Oh, trust me, there is! £220 rent for a tiny studio flat, £70 for electricity in the winter, £100 for food/month and I have £140 left for clothes, put aside for the annual water bill and my internet. I do not drink, smoke, socialize, gamble, pay for public transport (son's school is in close proximity to our flat). I never order or buy takeaways. I cut my own hair and do my nails. The council bill comes once a year and if I need a top up, my parents will transfer me what i need from home just so I can pay it. I am not in debt. And this is the last time I am explaining myself to YOU. Just because you can not do it, it does not mean that other people can not live on a tight budget but it does not make it impossible. I will seriously appreciate it if you do not write on this topic any more.

What kind of a mother never takes her child out, has a party, pays for extra curricular activities. You'd be better off going home, it's a crap existence here with your child suffering.

Plus council tax

Plus gas

Plus TV

Plus contents

Plus water

Plus prescriptions

Plus bus/travel

marina999

nannytone wrote: »

for someone asking other people to give them advice, you are very rude.

as has been said £530 a month wouldnt cover rent, council tax and bills, let alone living costs

How am I being rude?? I was asking for advice and when someone comes here NOT to give any but judges and questions me instead and indirectly calls me a liar, you may come across as "rude" as a result of that, don't you think?