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dez65
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Hi not sure if I have posted in the correct place but need advice ? I work for an agency some weeks I might have 3 or 4 shifts a week which is great but the last 2 months have been bad and for 3 weeks I have had no work at all is there any help I can apply for I am now 3 weeks behind in my rent so I now owe 300 rent thing is the benefit process is never quick and could be weeks before its sorted out by which time I might have work and then they will say I am not entitled to any help even though I have not been able to pay my rent any help or advice would be great 
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Make a claim for Housing Benefit. Will probably only be taken from following Monday after claim made but you can request backdating. Let them know about fluctuations in wages - will probably recalculate every 5 weeks on 5 weeks average wages.These are my own views and you should seek advice from your local Benefits Department or CAB.0
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thank's but I now have 3 days work this week but I am just worried in case this happens again and I doubt the HB team will let me apply now I have work this week, also i am still going to be owing for the last 3 weeks rent I am desperately trying to find more regular work but nothing a bout0
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thank's but I now have 3 days work this week but I am just worried in case this happens again and I doubt the HB team will let me apply now I have work this week, also i am still going to be owing for the last 3 weeks rent I am desperately trying to find more regular work but nothing a bout
No one can stop you applying. Your income will be calculated on an average of your last 5 weeks wages taking into account the peaks and troughs of your income. The longer you put off making a claim the higher your potential rent arrears will grow. Have you tried to see if you might qualify for Working Tax Credits?These are my own views and you should seek advice from your local Benefits Department or CAB.0 -
I've not I thought you had to work a minimum of 30 hours to get tax credits I will apply for HB asap0
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I've not I thought you had to work a minimum of 30 hours to get tax credits I will apply for HB asap
30 hours only applies to people without children or disabilities.Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
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well that is me then as mine have left home so can't apply0
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