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Too late to claim JSA...?

Martha81 · 2025-08-11 18:27:00

Hi there, would appreciate some benefits advice from those in the know, please. I recently moved down south with my partner and had to leave my job in the north which was a sad thing for me. However, I thought I would be able to start again and find a new job but to my despair it's not been the case. I'm up against ageism…

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KxMx Posts: 11,342 Forumite

12 August at 10:26AM edited 12 August at 10:30AM

It's worth checking whether your partners pensions would indeed mean you aren't eligible for UC:

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Jobcentre staff administer claims so they aren't the best people to ask for benefits advice.

https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

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