Job Centre Plus first interview (income Support)

[Leakie]

Hi All

I would be grateful for any advice

 

I have had to claim income support for the first time,

 

I am a single Dad with 3 children 2 of school age and 1 pre school,

I have been told I will have an interview every 3 months whilst I claim,

 

Can anyone tell me what to expect, from the interview,

 

So far it has been a nightmare trying to sort everything out, as everything takes so long, or departments not communicating as they should.

As a result my land lord has given me notice to leave, as the housing benefit was messed up. (still not sorted)

 

I do not intend to be on income support for long only until my youngest is at primary school full time,

 

Thanks in advanced

 

Leakie

[Ros1609]

Its just an appointment to confirm that your circumstances haven't changed i.e. you are still receiving Income Support and they'll ask if you want any help getting back into work etc. Really nothing to worry about

[Sparks_]

I would also contact your housing benefit department and tell them your LL has given you notice to leave due to not being able to pay the rent because of the delay in sorting out your housing benefit!

[Leakie]

have already done so

got a meeting next week at the council

If they had got it right in the first place would not be in the situation,

 

Thanks

leakie

[Leakie]

Thanks Ros1609

 

I think this is just to confirm my circumstances,

I can not work the 30 hrs for working Tax credit until my youngest is full time at primary school,

He will be 4 in July so probably will not be full time til January.

 

Leakie

[Ros1609]

Depends on the school. My little girl was 4 last July, she started full time school last September. No January intake, no half days etc. Straight into 9-3 days

 

But you can claim Income Support as a lone parent until your youngest child turns 5

[Leakie]

Thanks Ros

 

when he goes full time I will be able to hit the 30 hours for working tax credit and not have so many restrictions,

I will see if I can go on any courses like book keeping or IT whilst I am off work,

 

I find it hard not being able to work properly, But have done this for my children.

 

Leakie

[Leakie]

Hi All

How rude of me

The meeting was Ok

just to see what my options were and how I can be helped back into work when the time comes.

 

Leakie

[antone]

Thanks for letting us know how it went, and glad it wasn't too traumatic