Benefits & Tax Credits

A question about : Been called for medical

Just got a letter from ATOS that I need to go for a medical assessment on the 26th October.

I feel very very scared, I am shaking and tearful already and worried I will fail and loose my money!!

Considering I thought I had filled the form in to the best of my ability, I have a heart condition and am worried how the stress of this will affect my health.

I've heard so many bad things that people fail at these medicals, I really don't know how I will cope if I have to appeal!!

A question about : child tax credit rebate!

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Childcare Costs
Child Trust Funds
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The Family & Health Section

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A question about : received letter from the Benefits Integrity Centre, am on income support, does anyone

...know why i would have received that?

am a single parent and have been claiming IS since january, they have asked me to fill in a review claim form

am confused and worried, as i only applied a couple of months ago, why would they need this info again?

would be gratefull for any advice x

A question about : what benefits can i claim after voluntary redundancy?

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A question about : Well, i have got my first job seekers allowance interview tomorrow and...

I have my first Job seekers Allowance interview tomorrow .

Having had my first telephone interview thingy with all of those silly yes/no questions the other day, I know that i need to take a copy of my C.V. and some form of I.D. I do not however possess either a driving license or indeed a passport, So does anyone know what else i can take along with me that will be an acceptable form of I.D.?

A question about : Claiming DLA for child with ADHD

After a lengthly 4 year process my son has been diagnosed with ADHD (last August 2006!!!) - he is currently taking medication to help him generally with concentrating at school - which I can say is working great.

A question about : Tax Credits Helpline, unable to get through!

Anyone else having issues with the Tax Credits Helpline number?

I've tried ringing them about seven times since 1pm this afternoon. Every time it takes me about 2 1/2 minutes to get through the, mostly pointless, automated service only to be told that they cannot take my call at present and to ring again another time

This has most likely cost me around Ј1.07p so far and I've got nowhere!

A question about : Moneysaving For Carers

Hi,

I've been a carer for about 6 years, ever since my mother had a debilitating stroke that knocked out her ability to speak or move around properly. My husband and I have been taking care of her ever since and she currently lives at home with us.