new DWP guidance on switching from old-style HB to LHA
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:28:35 +0100
The HB regs don't allow a person to voluntarily terminate their HB claim
in order to make a new claim and thus switch to the new LHA rates.
However, after a lengthy and complicated debate amongst LAs, the DWP has
issued new guidance that certain commisioners decisions apply, and that
claimants can withdraw th ...
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Prescription Exemption HC11
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:54:32 +0100
Not sure if this comes in the remit of this group, but don't know where else
to post.
For the past three years, I have applied for, and been granted, an exemption
certificate entitling me to free prescrisptions, glasses, and dental
treatment etc.
I re-applied as usual, but was shocked to find I have only been ...
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Education
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:59:08 -0700 (PDT)
Not sure this is going to be exactly the right place to ask this. I
have been on the dole recently anyway.
Basically I'm going to get some more qualifications so I can get a
better job - and to be honest, have more stable employment.
I already have an NVQ in Engineering - but to cut a long story short,
I wa ...
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enquiry about a benefit entitlement Incapacity Benefit and backdated
payments
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:12:46 -0700 (PDT)
I am assessed as unwell every 18 months, mental health problems (I'll
attempt to limit traditional internet abuse by not going into it
further). I get Income Support and another ¡ê20 or so for my illness.
During an unrelated phone enquiry a woman at the DWP said, reading off
a VDU, that I've been entitled to Incap ...
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Pressurized to do voluntary work
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:45:10 -0700 (PDT)
I've been out of work for 8 years except for a few training courses.
Recently I have been assigned to a personal advisor who have been
pressurizing me to do voluntary work. I am not interested in doing
woluntary work and know that I cannot be forced to do it, but for some
reason my advisor is doing the "hard sell ...
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Would My HB/CT Benefit Be Compromised if I had Joint Bank Account?
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:25:25 +0100
My 88 year old father is registered blind, has multiple health problems, and
is in receipt of upper rate AA, plus war disability pension, HB, Aand CTB.
I have a few health problems of my own, and claim some HB/CTB, plus non
income related IB and a local government ill-health retirement pension. My
father and I d ...
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Silence - update
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:46:57 +0100
Hi,
For those interested:
I sent a complaint on 5th March - that still has to be replied to.
I sent 21 compaints on 1st May - I received that reply last week. It is
very superficial, containing inconsistencies; claims of non-receipts / no
trace of letters; full of unaccountable delays in receiving letters.
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JSA sign on in another town
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:55:37 -0700 (PDT)
Hi,
I'm in receipt of Jobseekers' allowance and I expect to be out of my
hometown for a few days over my normal signing day. It used to be
possible to sign on in a different town, is this still trus and if so
what do I need to do ?
Thanks,
David ...
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What medical report copied to GP
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:51:42 +0100
What is the sort of thing that is written in the report that is sent
back after a medical by the Benefit's Agency doctor to the applicant's
GP?
I'm wondering how extensive it is and how much it covers.
Is there an official name for this report and are there any examples on
the Net?
Thank you for any inf ...
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How long to wait?
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:18:20 +0100
It's been 13 working days (just over 3 weeks) since I've sent my working tax
credits form. (I sent it on the 27th of May).
So far I've not had anything back, not evan a acknowledgement letter saying
they've got the form and are processing it.
How long should I leave it before I call them on
0845 300 3900 or ...
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