Jobseeking

heatherunited

My husband will shortly ( we believe) be coming out of work he has been in workfor 30 years and paid taxan ni for that amount of time. I am his wife who is worried about him as he has recently made 2 suicide attempts and under mental health. If mu husband did losehis job would he be able to claim anything such as jobseekers, I earn the minimum wage 35 hrs a week. We own our own house. I hope it doesnt come to asking for help, but things at the moment arent looking good for my hubby. will he be able to claim jobseekers, will we get any help with council ax or our mortgage or interest? Its a worry on all fronts at the moment I hope someone can help regards heather

Darksparkle

Providing he's paid no contributions he can claim contributions based JSA for 6months.

As you work full time he wouldn't be entitled to income based JSA after that 6 months or assistance with your mortgage.

pmlindyloo

Darksparkle wrote: »

Providing he's paid ni contributions he can claim contributions based JSA for 6months.

As you work full time he wouldn't be entitled to income based JSA after that 6 months or assistance with your mortgage.

Just a little editing.

Darksparkle

pmlindyloo wrote: »

Just a little editing.

:rotfl:

Stupid predictive text!

pmlindyloo

I know this must be a very worrying time for you but having read your previous posts it would be helpful if you could share with us why your husband will be 'coming out of work'.

I only say this because if your husband has resigned then he may not be able to apply for JSA as they may sanction him.

Also it is important that he has received advice about the job situation and that his employer has been acting 'correctly'. CAB may be able to help with this.

I can fully understand why it is important to your husband to carry on working but claiming Employment Support Allowance (he would need a fit note from his doctor) would give him some 'space' to look at his options.

There would be no sanctions applied if he resigned for instance.

If you are able to 'share' further with us then we may be able to offer some further help.

Have you got any children living at home and in full time education?

Have you been claiming tax credits?