Benefits & Tax Credits

A question about : *HOUSING BENEFIT & COUNCIL TAX BEN*

The following are links to HOUSING BENEFIT, COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT, COUNCIL TAX & OTHER HOUSING ISSUES questions that have been asked on this board.

HOUSING BENEFIT, HOUSING ISSUES

*Moving house & still get mortgage interest paid?*

Discretionary Housing Benefit payments

DLA savings and the HB

Taxable House?! - HB for house while on Jobseekers Allowance

Housing Benefit

Housing register - points system

Eviction looming

A question about : WELCOME TO BENEFITS, TAX CREDITS & JOBSEEKING

Welcome to the Employment & Jobseeking, Child Support and Benefits & Tax Credits boards!

Please post your question on the appropriate board:

Employment & Jobseeking
Child Support
Benefits & Tax Credits

To make it easier when you visit here to ask a question, you will find links to the most commonly asked questions by using
FAQ's - Benefits, Tax Credits & Jobseeking
which is a sticky at the top of this board.

A question about : Job Seekers Allowance

I am currently receiving JSA (Contribution Based) which I've been advised will shortly end, and I've been told that I can re-apply for JSA (Income Based).

Can anyone tell me or give me an idea (before I start endless form filling) what they wish to know? i.e my partners income I'm certain, presumably savings (we both have ISA's. But also, I've recently received an inheritance, presumably they would take this into account?

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.

A question about : *INCOME SUPPORT & JOBSEEKERS ALLOWANCE*

The links below will take you to questions asked on this board about INCOME SUPPORT, JOBSEEKERS ALLOWANCE & SOCIAL FUND (Crisis Loan etc).

Jobseekers Allowance rules for people leaving work voluntarily - TUC website - pdf

Rules for holidaying abroad when on Income Support

Jobseekers Allowance & Children

Jobseekers Allowance - eligibility

JSA paid late - bank charges incurred

Working temporarily while on JSA

A question about : Failed WCA

Hi all,

As expected, after a very flawed and unfair WCA, I've been found fit for work. I intend on asking for a Mandatory Reconsideration and supply fresh medical evidence, ideally including a psychological report (if I am diagnosed with Autism following next week's assessment - something that was not explored in the WCA).

Obviously I now need to apply for JSA while awaiting the outcome of the MR. Do I just apply for JSA as normal, or does it need to be known that I am applying while asking for a MR of the LCW decision?

A question about : *INCAPACITY BENEFIT*//*PRESCRIPTIONS*

Below are links to questions asked about Incapacity Benefit, Statutory Sick Pay & Prescriptions. Most recent first.

Info about prescriptions can be found on the Patient.co.uk website.

This year's benefit rises - Info provided by Ted.

Incapacity Benefit

Permitted Work rules, Incapacity Benefit

Incapacity Benefit to Income Support?

Incapacity Benefit - help!

Where to begin with Incapacity Benefit

Medical for Incapacity Benefit

A question about : *CARERS & CARER'S ALLOWANCE*

Please click on the following links to find questions that have been asked about being a carer or Carer's Allowance. Most recent first.

meru - Charity that seeks to improve life for children with severe disabilities

Moneysaving for Carers

New fridge Ј50/new fridge freezer Ј75

Carer's Allowance/ HRP (Home Responsibilities Protection)

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A question about : *USEFUL LINKS*

The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Benefits and Jobseeking.

Samaritans ................Shelter...................... Cruse - bereavement support

Women's Aid............... National Debtline ..........Mind - Mental Health

Hideout For children & young people experiencing domestic violence