wife is getting hours cut-need help

rich1987

i work full time earning around 19,000 a year before tax, my wife works around 16 hours a week and we currently get working tax credits. we have 3 kids and 4th on the way, her hours in work are getting cut here and there. this week working 3 days = 16 hours, next week only has 1 shift, is there any help we can get, as we wont have enugh money to pay rent and council tax ect?

thanks

Horseunderwater

Suggest you post up a statement of affairs on debt free wannabees board as those 2 bills are priority ones along with TV license. They will help you get to grips with budgeting correctly.

pmlindyloo

Put your details into the benefit calculator on here: https://www.entitledto.co.uk to find out.

Are you claiming child tax credits at the moment?

You might be eligible for housing benefit, council tax reduction (forms from your local council).

Don't forget to inform tax credits of your change in circumstances.

Takeaway_Addict

Is the employer aware of the pregnancy and is there any chance this is the reason for the drop in work?

mummyroysof3

How many hours is she contracted for? How long till she stops work? We have 3 children and my hubby earns less than you and we somehow manage. Make a realistic budget to make sure bills paid and you fed. Do you rent as see if you can get help with tha and council tax