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Caselaw
Can anyone please direct me to the right direction I am looking for a caselaw , How/where to find them JSA Schedule 5 Para 13 A Thanks
cathmac17-Aug-09 04:10 PM
by paul__moorhouse
4396
Income Support for a disabled student
Morning Am i right in thinking that a student in receipt of HRMC and HRCC can get IS as a disabled student? If so now that we have the wonderful E
Jro117-Aug-09 10:49 AM
by Jane80
1353
Income Support and young person aged 20 in full time education
I have received a query regarding a young person aged 20 who hopes to go to college (18-21 hours pw) from Sept. She is currently in independent accomm
Liz S14-Aug-09 09:24 AM
by jules smith
5847
Income Support as a carer pending DLA supersession
Hi folks I have a client who had to give up work to care for his wife. She was already in receipt of lowest rate care and had submitted a request f
mairir13-Aug-09 04:05 PM
by suelees
5814
IB JSA : statutory and contractual redundancy payments
Question: is it right that, (notice having been worked) for IB JSA purposes, statutory redundancy payments count as capital whilst contractual redunda
suec13-Aug-09 12:30 PM
by suec
2614
JSA1 claim form
A couple of questions: Does anyone have anything in writing regarding the policy on issuing claim forms?The last we knew of was the JC+ managers up
Tony Bowman13-Aug-09 10:03 AM
by mike shermer
7917
Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments
Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) Regulations 2008 (SI.No.1963/2008). Does anyone know if lump sum payments received under th
johnwilson11-Aug-09 09:30 AM0447
Verbal confirmation of identity?
Hi guys; my client has received a message from JCP regarding her WFI. They have finally acknowledged that she is exempt (HRC, HRM DLA) but stated that
Joanna06-Aug-09 03:00 PM
by johnwilson
1578
Bingo Syndicates and Capital
Hello I have a client who won a large sum of money playing bingo and in line with a prior agreement distributed equal shares to her associates X, Y
Fosco06-Aug-09 10:38 AM
by Fosco
8716
EU law and family members
I have a client who is an Italian national. He's been in UK less than six months and has a Ghaniain wife who's passport is endorsed with a 180 day vis
Tony Bowman06-Aug-09 09:15 AM
by Tony Bowman
7625
Residence Permits and R2R
Hi guy's Had a tribunal this morning where DWP quoted CIS/2054/2008 and CIS/2946/2008 and argued that one of our arguments that CIS/185/2008 applie
Phil Wiley04-Aug-09 10:49 AM
by shawn
4672
Citizens Advice on mortgage interest
I hate to criticise Citizens Advice, but frankly the idea of returning to the pre 1996 idea of paying the actual mortgage interest rate is crackers. D
ariadne204-Aug-09 09:44 AM
by johnwilson
1506
Any entitlement while IS under appeal
Could anyone answer this query for me please. 16 yr old in relevant education appealing IS dec not to award benefit as it appears he did not supply
Carole L30-Jul-09 07:36 PM
by Carole L
4595
Lump payment of SMP...Income or capital?
Can anyone help with this, please? My client received a lump payment of SMP (£3,900) from her former employer. She has since given birth and would ot
JHC30-Jul-09 01:29 PM
by JHC
2301
IS overpayment - official error ?
My chap has been paraplegic since 1990, getting high mob and middle care. He is certain he hasn't ever had high care, because he's OK at night. He
jimpepin30-Jul-09 01:07 PM
by johnwilson
3335
Students and Income Support/HB
Hi, I have two students in second year of three year Uni degree course, baby due 10 Oct 09. They both have the student grants/loans. They are hoping t
ljl28-Jul-09 01:59 PM
by Joanna
4564
Living together decision not appealable?
Have a client who has appealed against a LT decision, heard nothing about a reconsideration, but now I've had a letter from the TS saying that the DWP
Ali Lord24-Jul-09 09:54 AM
by Ali Lord
4484
Crisis Loan Refused for Failing HRT
I'm livid! And I don't know where to turn to Long story, but basically what I need help with is: Is social fund entitled to refuse a crisis loan E
JHC23-Jul-09 02:12 PM0479
Housing costs and waiting period
My client made a claim 9th January for Income Support when his contractual sick pay ended. He made a claim for Carer's Allowance at the same time for
ASH22-Jul-09 01:10 PM0345
Remunerative work and suspension
This seems like a 'stupid' question, but for JSA purposes and WTC purposes is someone who is suspended from work in 'remunerative work'? A further
Tony Bowman21-Jul-09 12:10 PM
by Tony Bowman
2354
Recovery of IS overpayment pending appeal hearing
Hi - I helped a client make a late appeal against a decision from February 09 that she had been overpaid IS and must repay it. Deductions had already
Don C21-Jul-09 09:20 AM
by Tony Bowman
1344
Terminal school leaving date for 19 year olds/IS for parents
Could someone confirm the following : 19 year old in Special school from before their 19th birthday , parents still receive Income Support for
gerdarhondda17-Jul-09 03:32 PM
by gerdarhondda
1374
CPC 3764 2007
In the above decision, a right to reside one as ever, Judge Jacobs refers to the appellants' son who's appeal he had decided under file CIS/1230/2008.
Dan_manville17-Jul-09 12:14 PM
by Dan_manville
5421
Income Support and part-time work
Hello I have a case where things are not adding up and need your help. Client is in college / care leaver/ and working part time earning £25pw. IS
Antonina17-Jul-09 09:18 AM
by Antonina
2383
Appeal against length of sanction
Hello beautiful people :-) I have no experience of this particular issue so I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction or alterna
JHC16-Jul-09 03:17 PM
by JHC
4557
IS, when children taken into care
I need an opinion on this. Claimant is on IS, her children are taken into care by Social Services in Feb 07. They are placed with foster parents p
Domino16-Jul-09 02:50 PM
by Domino
2346
Decision CIS/4385/99
Looking for a copy of this decision. It's an IS case re entitlement to help with housing costs. Can anybody help? Derek
Derek S15-Jul-09 10:33 AM
by shawn
1258
Trusts and Property - Beneficial interest
I would appreciate comments and assistance on the following case that I'm dealing with. In summary, my client is the legal owner of a property (the
Tony Bowman14-Jul-09 05:54 PM
by ariadne2
4529
11 properties and i.s claim ...
well hello everybody once more and long-ish time no q.s to ask as i now supervise cab volunteers at maidstone borough council's sooperdooper new-ish g
Sayo14-Jul-09 03:12 PM
by Gareth Morgan
3498
Proof of being British
My client took on Dutch nationality when she moved to Holland and maried a Dutchman. She did not renounce her British citizenship so we think she has
Damian14-Jul-09 02:35 PM
by johnwilson
1281