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DLA can i claim mobilty allowance
hi i have been diagnosed with fibro which is a very painful muscle condition for me everyone is different i have twins aged 3 and i am really struggling with walking up the stairs picking my children up even walikng long distance i was wondering if anyone knows about mobilty allowance and if i can claim on these grounds,i…
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JSA (contribution based) or I.B.?
Hi everyone Otherhalf was working full-time low basic and commision as it was a sales job. In Feb he was signed off by his GP for work related stress. He was due to return to work on Monday but couldnt face it so agreed to leave. The reason being that his employers gave him a final warning for not meeting his sales targets…
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quick question
beacuse i have over 40 grand spread around banks, am i entilted to any state benifit, jus been made redudnt? thanks in advance
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Where do i stand?
Just been told that i may be having my hours at work reduced, only by 4 hours but worried about the effect it may have on benefits.:confused: I work part time 16 hours, they may reduce down to 12. Partner works full time. Received WFTC and CTC. Would i be entitled to anything else or would i lose anything?:eek: Thanks in…
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DLA question
Hi everyone, I was awarded DLA last week (backdated to last October - when I originally applied) Maximum Mobility and Medium Care - the backdated £1800 was paid into my bank account last Friday and another £60 appeared in the account on Tuesday this week (winter heating allowance ?) Imagine my dismay today to receive a…
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Increase to JSA from April 2009
I currently get income based JSA at the 60.50 p/w rate, im sure recently i had a letter stating an increase to benefit from april 2009??? Im sure i didnt dream it but i was wondering if anybody knew what the rate would be? The reason im asking is im still paying back an overpayment of benefit from years ago, now im not…
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Complex Situation for Benefit!
Hi All, I am a contractor with a Ltd Company, (So I am director and also employ myself). 31st March my contract will end. I am due to give Birth on the 21st June. so From the 6th April I can pay myself SMP. Firstly, for the 3 days, 1st – 3rd April, can I claim any other form of benefit at all? I have put in a claim for…
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Tribunal hearing tomorrow
Had my IB (wrongly) stopped in July 2008 due to the Atos doctor writing down incorrect answers at my medical. Anyway, its my Tribunal hearing tomorrow, and I have to attend (with my mum) - as I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, this will be quite gruelling, does anyone else have experiences of tribunal hearings? How…
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Partner Stays Here 2 Nights Pw Is That Classed As Living Here For Child Tax Purposes?
My partner is a long distance lorry driver and therefore lives in his lorry Monday - Friday. He stays here occasional weekends but has his own property that has all his belongings etc in it. He is thinking moving here and giving notice on his tenancy but will only be here for 2 nights a week. Is that classed as living…
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wrong person claiming
my husband has been self employment for 8 years and working for the past 22years.i havent really worked much since the kids were born just doing temp work now and then. i have never claimed anything as my husbands wages supported us. I started to do a cleaning job and i was only there 2 weeks when i gave it up as i…
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maternity allowance payment question
i received my MA into my post office account today! But instead of the normal £117.18 like the previous weeks it was £114.95, was just wondering if anyone knew why this would be, tried to call the office but it was closed. I have the paperwork stating until april it will be £117.18 then it goes up to the new rate. Nothing…
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Please tell me this is wrong...
:confused: earlier this evening i rang the tax credits helpline and told the lady my circumstances, from what she understood, she said i was entitled to barely anything. can someone please tell me if this is correct as i am sure it isn't, if it is i don't know what i'm going to do as we will struggle greatly. i am due to…
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refused JSA
I made a claim for JSA a few weeks ago, and went to my first signing last friday. Today i got a letter saying that they cannot pay me jsa from 9th march because i have not paid enough class 1 NI Contributions. it also says ' we may still credit you with class 1 N1 Contributions if you continue to attend the jobcentre' What…
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LHA question
Just a quickie..i've found a property thats a lot less than i pay now, but has 1/2 extra bedrooms than i need (its 3/4 bedrooms and i need 2 bedrooms) The LHA rate for a 2 bedroom covers the rent on the property, but will it pay out as i'm renting larger than i need?
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Bank Holiday payments
I am due to be paid my IB on Good Friday. As it is a public holiday, will I be paid on maundy Thursday or the Wednesday. Or will I have to wait till after Easter :( Anyone got any experience with this?
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Tax Credits Threshold
Hi, can anyone tell me if the current threshold (I think it is 27K) for calculation of tax credits (based on one earner and no child care) is due to increase for 2009/10. As far as I am aware, at the moment if you earn between 27K and (think it is 50K) everyone gets the same basic tax credits which is about £40.00/month. I…
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Completing A levels- able to claim jobseekers?
Hi my daughter is currently completing her A levels- she is 19 in November? After her exams is she able to claim JSA- she is considering doing a foundation course in September ? she currently works 4 hours a week in a Saturday job. Thanks Julie;)
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how will our tax credits be affected?
hi this is my first time on here so i hope im in the right place and this hasnt been asked before.we have 4 children all under 16 . my partner currently works 39 hrs per week and earns approx £320 a week(£16660 a year)before tax and i currently dont work..i have been approached about taking a job that is 15 hrs a week…
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Mobility Appeal
Hi I need help, My Dad has been on Mobility for 8 years due to a degenerating back condition. A couple of months ago he went into hospital and had one on his knees replaced and since then they changed his benefit to the lower band. When he speaks to them they say they are awaiting the outcome of his knee operation as it…
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Advised Not To Go Bck To Work
i have been advised by lone prent advisor not to take any work between 4 or 16hrs per week as its not benefiticial financally. I may have the opportunity of a job at 15 hrs paying 110 pre tax per week. I understand my income support would stop (£60) but nothing else seems to be effected. im a single mum of 3 living on my…