On JSA-can i get help towards a new lap top?

michelleliverpool

Hi folks-currently on JSA - my lap-top has totally died and really do need a new one for job searches/applications etc. Struggling as I am only getting £60 a week. Can I get help? Any advice etc greatly appreciated.x

jacques_chirac

Not a hope! Your local library will have computers you can use.

Voyager2002

Well, my local Jobcentre has a poster up about an organisation that sells renovated computers very cheaply. Alternatively, job clubs and other things provide computer use with internet access.

Otherwise, you would need to come up with some very convincing arguments and see if your adviser can find any money: I don't think your chances are very good.

Poppie68

Can you not just use the one your using now?

supertomsk

http://www.getonlineathome.org/
£99 for PC £149 for laptop

sniggings

if been claiming JSA income based for 26 weeks you can get a budgeting loan,, around £350 for a single person, interest free. they will take about £8 a week off your JSA

DaveTheMus

How did you post this thread?

sniggings

DaveTheMus wrote: »

How did you post this thread?

phone, or a friends laptop...any number of ways, if you are suggesting the OP is lying, then why bother even replying to the thread?

ArtoDeeto

michelleliverpool wrote: »

Hi folks-currently on JSA - my lap-top has totally died and really do need a new one for job searches/applications etc. Struggling as I am only getting £60 a week. Can I get help? Any advice etc greatly appreciated.x

Apparently the Tories are now offering new laptops to people claiming benefits; https://www.torieslovebenefits.gov.uk/freebies/laptops

Indie_Kid

sniggings wrote: »

if been claiming JSA income based for 26 weeks you can get a budgeting loan,, around £350 for a single person, interest free. they will take about £8 a week off your JSA

This has all changed now and it's done by your local authority.

RichardD1970

sniggings wrote: »

phone, or a friends laptop...any number of ways, if you are suggesting the OP is lying, then why bother even replying to the thread?

I don't think anyone has suggested that the OP is lying. I think the point (as I read it) was that they are able to access this forum and therefore could use the same method for job searching.