wreck Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 due to a recent change of circumstances i need some advice on what benefits i would be entitled to. Never been on benefits before so havent a clue how it all works. Have recently become unemployed but because hubby works full time and we have 3 kids im not sure what my options are. Have tried making an appt with CAB but cant get one for at least 4 weeks! Does any one know where i could go to find out please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx May show what you can recieve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricdavsoc Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 due to you being with a partner you wont be able to claim unemployement benefits as you still have a wage coming in however you will still be able to claim child tax credit and then theirs you child benefit which you get you may be able to get help with rent and council tax but your be best ringing the council to check this out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreck Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx May show what you can recieve... hi thanks just been on website was helpful but would rather speak to someone face to face x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mh01 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 due to a recent change of circumstances i need some advice on what benefits i would be entitled to. Never been on benefits before so havent a clue how it all works. Have recently become unemployed but because hubby works full time and we have 3 kids im not sure what my options are. Have tried making an appt with CAB but cant get one for at least 4 weeks! Does any one know where i could go to find out pleasewhat area do you live in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazaboo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 other than going into JobcentrePlus who administer most of the benefits you will probably be entitled to, there are only a few face to face options, CAB is the only other one I can think of they are pretty good the sites like turn2us or maybe on the MoneysavingExpert forums, maybe worth a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreck Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 hi im in s6 ive just rang hillsborough advice and left a message and also tried surestart centre but they dont have anyone local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mh01 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 hi im in s6 ive just rang hillsborough advice and left a message and also tried surestart centre but they dont have anyone localcontact SOAR 2327420, i think they cover your area & may do a home visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimbat Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 CAB near end of london road has a walk in service on certain days, You have to do your sums carefully, Do you own your own home? if you live in rented/council house and your husband earn less then £25k You will be better off if both of you are not working or only work 16hours a week so they cant force your husband to go college or a full time job, this way both of you can can more quality time with the kids, When you factor in housing/council tax benefit you will have a better disposable income Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreck Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 CAB near end of london road has a walk in service on certain days, You have to do your sums carefully, Do you own your own home? if you live in rented/council house and your husband earn less then £25k You will be better off if both of you are not working or only work 16hours a week so they cant force your husband to go college or a full time job, this way both of you can can more quality time with the kids, When you factor in housing/council tax benefit you will have a better disposable income we live in a private rented home. I know we would be better off if we both didnt work but thats not what we want. Hubby works full time always has and up till recently i had always worked part time. We want our kids growing up with a good work ethic knowing you have to work for what you want in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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