ESA stopped ... help///

pmlindyloo

sanick wrote: »

Have spoken to my sisters about it and get very mixed responses, the youngest who is 24 doesn't feel she's ready to move out yet. Their arguement to me regarding money would be along the lines of 'go out and get a job like we do; despite the fact this isn't easy for me. Also with my partner only on basic MAT pay from workand she has now lost her housing benefit, I really don't know what to do. But yes I need to talk to them again, it's not the easiest situation as they were already annoyed at me for stopping financial contribution to the house etc

I am applying for jobs all over the place but because of such a large gap on my CV am hearing nothing other than zero hour contracts.

Are you claiming child benefit and tax credits?

Has your partner got any savings that you can use for the rent?

The appeal will take some time so you are going to have to make some contingency plans. Anything to sell? Anyone you can borrow money from?

Have you informed the landlord if you cannot pay the rent?

Can your partner return to work early?

Can you find a part time job and do permitted work under ESA 'rules' (google for more information)

I don't know whether you feel able to return to work but this might be an option.

You could move back into the house (you have the legal right) with your partner and baby. Or at least tell them you are going to. This might give your sisters a bit of a reality shock.

To be honest, this might all get a bit nasty as your sisters are not allowing you access to your inheritance. Perhaps if your sisters realised that you will take them to court and force a sale then they may 'give way'.

sanick

Yes to tax credits and child benefit, my partner has 2 other kids from a previous marriage so us all moving in isnt really a option.

With regards to finding work, how would people on here explain a 10 year gap in the CV?

bloolagoon

sanick wrote: »

Yes to tax credits and child benefit, my partner has 2 other kids from a previous marriage so us all moving in isnt really a option.

With regards to finding work, how would people on here explain a 10 year gap in the CV?

With honesty. It's why I'm against the principle of shelving people rather than helping them. 10 years ago you may have been able to return to work with support instead on being put on IB.

Just be honest that you had health issues that you are now overcoming and the birth of your child has given you the incentive. Not all will hold it against you and some may just see that your determination to give your child a better life is just the kind of person they want to employ.

sanick

I think you're right, worth a go. I have been offered zero hour contract work so maybe take anything like that as at least its something recent to go on the c.v

wiltsguy_2

sanick wrote: »

I think you're right, worth a go. I have been offered zero hour contract work so maybe take anything like that as at least its something recent to go on the c.v

well thats a good start, and as you said it looks good on your CV.

Still look at making your 1/4 share in your property pay for you! At the end of the day its yours, Even if renting a room out brings in enough money for holidays/christmas etc for your and your family...it all helps

tazwhoever

Stevie_Palimo wrote: »

To be fare and this sounds very harsh but if you own a quarter share of a 400k plus house then no benefits should be paid until you have used this, Getting the money is another story but none the less the benefit system is there to help people who actually need it on paper and having around £100.000 plus albeit in a property is still money held.

I agree with you, if parents leave 400k house to 10 children and they don't get on, it's unfair for children to disqualify from benefits when needed.