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CARERS & JSA
News item today refers to NAO report on Carers and their relationship with JCP. The most revealing statement Is reproduced below, which reflec
mike shermer04-Jun-09 07:59 PM
by ariadne2
6773
WTC and floating off IS
I was involved with a thread on a similar topic some time ago, but it was not resolved and I wonder if anyone has any further advice. My client will
anned04-Jun-09 12:30 PM
by anned
2629
JSA (CB) and JSA (IB)
Client claimed JSA on 07-10-08. JCP processed claim for CBJSA. JCP refused CBJSA on 15-11-08 because of insufficient NI cons. JCP did not issue JSA3 f
Jim Horton03-Jun-09 03:50 PM
by shawn
3353
Income Support R2R
Hi, I need your help on this one. Client is a 19 years old Danish National who arrived in the UK in his mother in Feb 2005. Then he was only 15.
Francis N03-Jun-09 11:09 AM
by Steve Johnson
11880
remind me...
on LTAHAW, which is the decision which confirms that it has to be shown that the two people are in fact in the same house before LTAHAW can be found..
clairehodgson02-Jun-09 03:10 PM
by clairehodgson
8553
JSA & CA
Hi The client is a French national, currently in receipt of income-based JSA. Her eldest child receives the middle rate of the care component of DL
cliff29-May-09 05:26 PM
by Tony Bowman
1388
what counts as capital
My client (who is under age 60) received £18,000 in insurance payments when her husband died. She was initially refused income support on the grounds
ASH29-May-09 05:22 PM
by ariadne2
5592
Adult Placement Schemes
Hello All, I have been contacted by a Fairer Charging Officer. he has stated that some of the Adults being cared for are in receipt of the sdp in t
jav28-May-09 09:55 AM
by nevip
5632
LT decision - what to do in the run up to the appeal
I am in the process of appealing a living together decision (if they would ever formally give us the decision, but that's another matter) which I am p
Ali Lord27-May-09 02:56 PM
by Ali Lord
2315
Housing Costs
Does anyone have a definition of when a claimant is deemed to have 'moved in' to a property. Claimant is in hospital and has become liable for bot
pete c26-May-09 04:01 PM
by dsch
4500
mortgage interest - 6.08
In december the mortgage standard interest rate payment for people on income support, job seekers and pension credit was frozen at 6.08% for 6 months.
penny newell21-May-09 01:44 PM
by penny newell
2382
arguing client notified of change in circumstances by telephone
case i have relates to clients daughter moving in and claiming jsa. this resulted in client losing severe disability premium. client argues she told
stevenm03021-May-09 01:37 PM
by stevenm030
8839
NHS Bursary - IBJSA
Cl. on CBJSA - will soon be on IBJSA. Wife has NHS Student Bursary (about £130 p wk). This is ignored for CBJSA. What will happen please when Cl. g
Derek20-May-09 03:23 PM
by kaurr002
2679
Client living in UK since 1990 - no permanent RTR?
Any help with the following would be much appreciated: clie nt came to UK in 1990 and states that she worked for periods between 1/1/90 to 1/1/97.
nickyswllc19-May-09 02:26 PM
by Steve Johnson
8642
from ssac .... how vulnerable people access Jobcentre Plus services
request for info from the social security advisory committee - 'The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) is doing a small project
shawn15-May-09 08:07 AM0414
Mortgage Interest Relief
Client on IS Awarded MIR following qualifying period. His mortgage is over £100000. The DWP will not increse the maximum figure by reference to the
Will Rolt14-May-09 03:06 PM
by rachelh
1433
EEA extended family - carer
My czech client is on high rate mob and middle rate care and is being looked after by her sons partner. The son is an EEA worker but his partner is no
Damian13-May-09 06:42 PM
by CraigM
3466
Loans for repairs and improvements to the dwelling ...
Clent claims interest on a loan for a range of home improvements, including kitchen units. Some are accepted, but DM chucks out the kitchen costs unde
stevegale12-May-09 03:02 PM0346
UASC - I.S/JSA
Hi I know there is guidance on unaccompanied asylum seeking children claim benefits at age 18, but I dont know where it actually comes from. Can a
dmbc09-May-09 10:46 AM
by CraigM
1437
IS 'Maintenance' deductions!
HELP...I have a lone parent on IS, severly disabled daughter (DLA and motability car). Her on/off boyfriend asked her to take out a HP agreement to en
AlteredChaos7609-May-09 08:45 AM
by AlteredChaos76
15709
Can a client get help with a new mortgage?
Wondered if anyone had any experience of the following: A client and her brother have jointly been left a property by their late mother. The client
dwalker08-May-09 02:01 PM
by nevip
1381
Appeal for Income Support - couple NOT a couple
Hi there Have an upcoming appeal - client has been "found" by IS to have been living with a couple from 2004 -2009 in March this year. They have c
jom08-May-09 01:29 PM0328
WTC 4 week run on leading to Income Support Overpayment
Just double checking to see I've got this one right: Will the WTC 4 week run on always count as income for Income Support purposes? My client has
seand07-May-09 11:05 AM0351
EU national right to reside, JSA, worker status etc
Client is Italian (half brazilian as well but that just complicates things), came to live with her then partner in the UK about 10 years ago. She was
Ali Lord01-May-09 11:55 AM
by Ali Lord
5584
Withdrawing IS claim to claim ESA
Client is on IS, reduced by 20% waiting for the outcome of a incapacity for work appeal. DWP guidance says she can't claim ESA because the Welfare Ref
Damian01-May-09 09:21 AM
by Damian
2560
Help with housing costs when on JSAC
Am i right in thinking that if you are in receipt of JSAC and not JSAIB that you cannot start the waiting period for help with housing costs until you
charliek01-May-09 09:10 AM
by nevip
2401
RTR/Hab res and child
My client is German national. She came to the UK to escape domestic violence. She is staying with a friend. I have advised her fully in relation to
Tony Bowman30-Apr-09 06:02 PM
by Tony Bowman
3448
time share holiday
i have a client who bought a time share holiday and would like to know how this would effect his benefit entitlement. The time share holiday is not re
di30-Apr-09 10:19 AM
by nevip
2363
Income based JSA and IS for A8 national
Hello beautiful people :-) I need some help! R2R for A8 national, I haven't done one in a while and I'm not up-to-date with current case-law. Qu
JHC28-Apr-09 02:31 PM
by JHC
3529
Deduction from IS for old loan
Cl. on IS, CTC, CB; twins 1 yr old; single parent. Letter from DWP saying they will deduct from IS for 2 1990s SF loans. Cl. accepts she had the loa
Derek27-Apr-09 01:39 PM0264