26 Jan 2018

Mobility Car Rules

A question about : Mobility Car Rules

Hi anyone out there who can answer this question...

My question is 'Is there a hole in the benefits system?'

The situation is...

11 year old boy able bodied, socialises well with Asberger's syndrome, receives DLA and qualifies for getting a car on mobility because he needs driving to school, clubs etc.
Mother has Lupus and arthritis, receives DLA and qualifies for a mobility car.
Father, fully able bodied, no disabilities, works full time.

26 Jan 2018

Accused of benefit fraud!!

A question about : Accused of benefit fraud!!

I have been seeing my boyfriend for around 18 months and he stays at mine around 2 nights a week. He works nights so we spend most of our time together during the day. He rents his own place.
I was called in for a compliance interview a couple of weeks ago as they had had a report i was living with someone.
I explained the situation, and they asked me the usual questions about whether he gave me money, paid bills etc, which he doesnt.

25 Jan 2018

School uniform and benefits

A question about : School uniform and benefits

Im not sure if this is the right place for this thread, but i cant find anywhere else suitable to put it.
We moved area to the west midlands at the beginning of Oct 2012. I approached the local authority so my daughter who has just turned 14, could attend a local school. I received the forms and sent them back.

24 Jan 2018

MSE News: Welfare reforms 'to hit disabled'

A question about : MSE News: Welfare reforms 'to hit disabled'

Around 500,000 disabled people are expected to lose out when the Disability Living Allowance is scrapped, says a report ...

Read the full story:

Welfare reforms 'to hit disabled'

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22 Jan 2018

Warning! Big benefit payments shake-up: frequency and pay-day will change for most

A question about : Warning! Big benefit payments shake-up: frequency and pay-day will change for most

Monday 6 April 2009

28 Jan 2018

Student summer benefits

A question about : Student summer benefits

Basically I'm a student about to finish my first year of uni. I dont have a job sorted yet, does anyone know if I am able to get job seekers or income support? I have to pay Ј50 a week rent to my parents, they're both in debt and have a baby on the way so theres no way around it. Does anyone no if theres any support for people in my position?

Thanks

23 Jan 2018

IB medical assessment

A question about : IB medical assessment

I received an IB50 form a while ago, and sent it back and it was delivered on the 6th. Yesterday I received a letter asking me to call a number to arrange an appointment for my medical assessment, letter was dated 10th Jan.
Having read some people's posts about it taking so long to receive an appointment I was quite shocked to receive mine so soon after sending my form back. Ive also never had to call for an appointment before, its always been sent in a letter, is this new?

24 Jan 2018

how far can i actually take this?

A question about : how far can i actually take this?

hi guys,

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