Tax credits & benefits for work

A question about : 2nd pt job and tax credits

Hi, hope someone may be able to advise me here as google articles are putting me off!

I currently work part time (16hrs) and am a single parent so am in reciept of tax credits and some HB.

I also do voluntary work every week and the trust i do this for has received some funding to be able to employ me and i would very much like this! However, having looked online all I can see is articles saying that it isn't advisable and that i would probably be worse off!

A question about : On benefits but want to become self employed

Sorry in advance, this is a bit of a long email, but it's a totally honest, warts and all cry for some clear advice.
I am asking for some advice regarding my daughter Claire
So here is the situation:
Claire is a single Mum aged 30
Her daughter is 4 and just started school this September near Exeter
Claire receives housing benefit and some tax credit and lives independently with her daughter.

A question about : Ssp

I have been working for an agency for 7 months and the work involves heavy lifting. I have a problem with my hip so cannot lift safely and as a result i have injured my back. The doctor gave me a sick not due to finding osteoarthritis in my hip. The job center say that i cannot claim SSP because i work for an agency and i have to fill in forms for benefits.

What do I do?

Best answers:

• Put in a claim for ESA as soon as possible.

A question about : Tax credit compliance letter

Hi I'm beside myself with worry at the moment. I received a letter on friday saying my single claim for last year was being investigated as they had something to say my husband was living there. Here is the story:

A question about : Overpayment of working tax credits advise.

Hi,
I'm wondering if someone can give me a bit of advise?

A question about : Working 15 hours ...will our JSA change?

My husband lost his job and we both had to claim job seekers allowance (couple claim Income-based JSA.)..we have no children ..he has now been offered a job but its only 15 hours a week ..what will happen to our claim ? would they stop our allowance or just his? Would we be able to apply for income support instead ?

A question about : Overpayment Appeal

Hi there!

Please bear with me as i'm new to forums and such like! I have been claiming Working tax credits and the disability component of that (I have severe Psoriatic Arthritis and am eligible for the DLA)

I have made some mistakes with my Working tax credits claim and as such it has led to an overpayment of Ј1,006 which the government is now trying to claim back. Please can someone advise on any help as to how I may be able to appeal or refute this.

A question about : Partner's ESA ended

Hi,

I've had a look at existing threads and can't find anything that accurately reflects our situation. However, my partner - who suffers from mental health problems - and I are at our wits' end and hope to be able to get some advice here.