Being self employed and benefits advice

mummyroysof3

We have 3 children and I'm carer for youngest who is disabled. Hubby wasn't working so we got income support. Hubby has now started working from home so I've informed income support and tax credits. Council tax suport are sending me some forms to fill in. What else should I be aware of please and how does this affect free school meals. Trying to make sure we continue to get what we should be desperate to avoid getting over paid too

Darksparkle

Assuming your partner now works enough hours to claim WTC you won't be entitled to free school meals.

mummyroysof3

Yes that's correct, we get a 4 week run on of them then They stop

Alice_Holt

I assuming your disabled child is in receipt of DLA, so you are being paid Carer's Allowance of £62pw (if DLA MR care). and getting the disabled element of CTC?

If this is not the case then do put in a claim for child's DLA for your youngest. The carer's allowance can follow if awarded middle rate care.