| Topic |
Author |
Last updated date |
Replies | Views |
 |
Direct Payment of Benefits
Is anybody else out there worried about the direct payments implementation? The feedback I am getting is that the "Exceptions Service" is going to be, | bieldwro | 09-Aug-04 12:53 PM
by bieldwro | 3 | 601 |
 |
Industrial Deafness PDA10: Evoked Response Audiometry
I understand that this test is regarded as foolproof by comparison with the older Air and Bone Conduction methods, in particular by the DWP and Tribun | Malcolm_C | 06-Aug-04 08:41 AM
by Anneka Rice | 2 | 520 |
|
EEA National - Resident for 20+ years, eligable for CTB?
Hello,
I am looking for some help and assistance...
I have a EEA national (Greek), who has been residing in the UK, and has recently been awarde | HBSpecialists | 05-Aug-04 12:33 PM
by Tim Samuel | 2 | 509 |
|
does the Dept now owe a duty of care
My client received negligent advice from the Department upon which she relied to her detriment and deprived herself of capital.
We are appealing, b | lawcentrepat | 28-Jul-04 02:33 PM | 0 | 451 |
|
Delay in rollout of new Child Support system
from bbc news -
A father is taking the Child Support Agency (CSA) to the European Court of Human Rights over claims he pays more than he should to | shawn | 28-Jul-04 10:18 AM | 0 | 335 |
|
R (Smith) v Secretary of State for Defence; Secretary o...
R (Smith) v Secretary of State for Defence; Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (appearing as interested party) (2004) EWHC 1797 (Admin)
QBD: | shawn | 28-Jul-04 09:58 AM | 0 | 370 |
 |
And another CLS consultation...
In the plethora of Legal Services Commission consultations currently going on, you may have missed this one which is actually rather more important on | Paul Treloar | 27-Jul-04 10:38 AM
by Paul Treloar | 1 | 414 |
 |
council tax liability
I am helping a client to challenge council tax liability for a council property. I am preparing a case to go to a valuation tribunal. My argument is | rogordon | 23-Jul-04 11:56 AM
by nevip | 1 | 397 |
|
How long must case notes be kept?
Can someone please advise me of the lenght of time advisers are legally required to keep case notes, if any?
We keep them 6 years but I can find no | Paul Eccles | 21-Jul-04 01:48 PM
by Paul Eccles | 2 | 472 |
|
Developing adviser competences
Get involved in the first ever workforce survey.
The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Legal Advice Project are asking advice workers acros | shawn | 21-Jul-04 01:34 PM | 0 | 415 |
|
Civil legal aid is a Cinderella service...
The Constitutional Affairs Committee of The House of Commons have just released a report on “Civil Legal Aid: adequacy of provision”.
In conclusion | Paul Treloar | 21-Jul-04 11:03 AM
by Andrew_Fisher | 1 | 480 |
|
Job descriptions/person specs
Dear all,
We are shortly to recruit for a full-time benefits caseworker. Historically, we have found it difficult to attract staff and in the hope of | 1964 | 21-Jul-04 10:08 AM | 0 | 430 |
|
French social security
I have a client who is planning to live in France and I am having difficulties finding useful information on their system ie what is their habitual re | jon | 15-Jul-04 05:00 PM
by Emmab | 2 | 601 |
|
council tax discretionary discounts
This month's adviser mag mentions that LAs have 'complete discretion to grant discounts and exemptions beyond those allowed for in the legislation.'
| cb | 13-Jul-04 07:56 AM
by keith venables | 3 | 538 |
|
NINo Delays
The IR state that it is their policy to refuse to award CB or Tax Credits until a NINo is actually allocated (although SS (Admin) Act, s1(1B)(b)states | andy king | 12-Jul-04 07:15 AM | 0 | 395 |
|
ECSMA and lawfully present
i have a client who was an asylum-seeker. his application was refused and appeal lost. hewas however granted ELR for 1 year on medical grounds. His ap | davidp | 09-Jul-04 02:21 PM
by ken | 3 | 644 |
|
Direct Payments
Seem to recall reading somewhere that the Government has yet to make a final decision on the group(s) of people who would be exempt from the direct pa | gary johnson | 09-Jul-04 09:26 AM
by shawn | 12 | 1363 |
|
Working with GP surgeries
I am setting up a team in Suffolk which will be offering advice to people aged 65+ in the community. We will be getting referals via GP surgeries and | Jo Cowley | 08-Jul-04 11:24 AM | 0 | 456 |
|
Extending benefits for 19 year olds in education
Following the Budget in March there was a report 'Supporting young people to achieve' which suggested that young people studying could continue to do | Kurt | 07-Jul-04 09:53 AM
by Kurt | 2 | 462 |
|
dwp "modernisation" and the closure of benefit offices
further to the recent rightsnet news stories about dwp "modernisation" and the closure of benefit offices, see yesterday's Q&A in parliament
@ ht | shawn | 07-Jul-04 09:38 AM
by Andrew_Fisher | 2 | 647 |
|
Adpens and cautions
Is there a maximum amount of (alleged) overpayment when the adpen can no longer be offered ? I know this goes against the grain but what about claima | suelees | 06-Jul-04 07:06 AM
by I Bradshaw | 1 | 539 |
|
pile-it-high, sell-it-cheap legal advice
"Lawyers can be expensive - why not see if you can handle the problem yourself?"
Tesco legal store @ http://www.tescolega lstore.com
... benefits | shawn | 05-Jul-04 10:43 AM
by Paul Treloar | 5 | 792 |
|
access to social services records for a deceased person
Have a Coughlan type retrospective case for continuing NHS funding when deceased was placed in "residential" care, under LASSASSA funding. Argument is | PeteD | 29-Jun-04 07:52 AM | 0 | 412 |
 |
indefinate leave to remain & backdated CA for partner
i've got a client who's husband claimed asylum in 1999. he later claimed DLA and was refused because no status. then in 2003 was granted indefinate | BE | 25-Jun-04 03:23 PM
by nevip | 1 | 537 |
|
Suing for non-payment of benefit
I have a client who was awarded benefit by a tribunal about 6 months ago. Despite several letters the benefit has not been paid. I know it is possible | keith venables | 21-Jun-04 11:23 AM
by northwiltshire | 3 | 783 |
|
Benefit payments after death of claimant
If a claimant dies and a relative informs the DWP but they continue to pay benefits into the deceased's bank account, can the recovery of the money be | Euan_Henderson | 20-Jun-04 01:56 PM
by nevip | 1 | 466 |
|
The Chancellor's Extra £100.
A client has asked how the extra £100 , for pensioners, promised by the Chancellor will be paid and when , as up to date it has not been received.oes | wba | 18-Jun-04 10:34 AM
by alban | 3 | 434 |
|
Removal of Backdating for Refugees
Re news item today.
So, what can we do? I know next to nothing about the way legislation passes through parliament so cannot understand why this am | andyplatts | 17-Jun-04 01:22 PM
by shawn | 5 | 558 |
|
Propensity to fall
Can anyone help? Iam in the process of asking for leave to appeal to the Commissioner and I require a copy of either R(A)3/90 or R(A)3/89 or both!Seem | whitegates | 16-Jun-04 09:25 AM
by shawn | 3 | 501 |
|
missing giro
Missing giro again. Has anyone got a copy of the Walsh v Bromley judgement and/or the missing paymenst guide? Can't find either. My fax number is 02 | carol | 15-Jun-04 02:57 PM
by suelees | 7 | 761 |
Other benefit issues
Indicates pinned topic
Color icons indicate new messages