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hi does anyone know which regulation confirms that a person is a worker for the purpose of the right to reside test if he has worked for 12 months
salma14-Nov-08 06:29 PM
by ariadne2
3747
"Preserved Rights" to Income Support
I know that Preserved Rights to IS was abolished in April 2002, but does anyone know under what circumstances a person would lose their PR status when
chrisatkcc14-Nov-08 09:25 AM
by chrisatkcc
3438
R2R, HRT
Hi guys. Can anyone help as I am confused!!!! I have a case where a Polish national has been working here with an agency since June 2007. However,
adviceshop12-Nov-08 12:50 PM
by shawn
51026
Backdating of severe disability premium
I hope someone can help with this. My client is on income support and was awarded middle rate care DLA in August last year. He suffers from mental h
dace11-Nov-08 04:35 PM
by dace
51606
CIS/363/1993
Is there a copy of this decision out there? Please contact me if you have one and would be prepared to fax it. Sue
suewelsh11-Nov-08 11:41 AM0247
overpayments of IS and living together cases
I am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I have only recently started to rep at living togehter cases and overpayment appeals
philly08-Nov-08 09:42 PM
by ariadne2
5479
Backdating JSA
Hi, Asking for 2 weeks backdating of JSA, no problems with LMCs over the period. DWP have given one week, but say they can't pay the other becau
suewelsh06-Nov-08 05:39 PM0281
Loss of SDP due to child turning 18.
I am having trouble with the Income Support office...as usual.. and I have got to the point where I have now confused myself! My client receives SDP
dwalker06-Nov-08 12:53 PM
by nevip
4417
HRT on the mind...
A different one. Back in the good old days Mr Rowland came up with the decision that led to R(IS)7/06... Bhakta. In his decision he looked at wh
Dan_manville06-Nov-08 10:45 AM0286
Housing Costs - roof renewal
A question on IS and Housing Costs. I have not previously dealt with this so excuse obvious ignorance. Client is in his 50s, has a disablity, rece
K Long05-Nov-08 02:34 PM0250
Notional capital for additional property cost.
Hi, Can anyone help? We have a client that is currently receiving IS and looking to purchase a new property. The new property is £90,000 more e
john dulwich05-Nov-08 09:49 AM0271
Income Support and Polish nationals
I have couple where one in receipt of DLA under special rules, IB long term rate, partner works 22hrs wages too high for CA. Currently would get HB/C
LA05-Nov-08 08:26 AM0305
Student has stopped studying
One of our clients is 22, and stopped studying in Jan 2008 in anticipation of her baby being born, in March 2008. She was then in 2nd year of full tim
Steve Johnson03-Nov-08 08:06 PM
by Steve Johnson
3573
Right to reside and Baumbast
My client is a French National and former worker, and has been refused IS, which she claimed instead of JSA when she lost her job. I think only pos
nickyswllc30-Oct-08 09:12 PM
by Steve Johnson
4636
the five year rule
Hi...any update on this subject please.... have a 45 yr old female, born in the UK of Italian parents. been living in the UK all her life. She has an
nick nicolson30-Oct-08 05:23 PM
by ariadne2
6917
JSA for student whe differed his exams and not entitled to student loan
Hi have a question in regards to one of my clients, he is 22 years old had differed his exams and currently actively seeking employment as he is not e
Antonina30-Oct-08 01:57 PM
by bensup
3313
Carers treated as not in renumerative work
I have got an appeal where my client's IS claim has been terminated, large overpayment generated, and probable fraud prosecution, because DWP are argu
sara lewis28-Oct-08 04:53 PM
by jj
6778
IS and going abroad
I have been asked for advice today by a client whose IS has just stopped with the decision backdated to May 07. In May 07 my customer went abroad to t
Sam Warburton28-Oct-08 02:04 PM0292
IS and Housing Costs - waiting periods.
As I read it (under Para 8, (2)(a) Sch 3 of the IS regs) a claimant who is a carer as defined in Sch1b paras 4 & 5 can get housing costs paid after 8
pc27-Oct-08 12:26 PM
by wwr
1326
jsa and housing costs ...
a very chilly yet warm hello to all ... bbbbbrrrrrr ! i've just seen a polar bear and a penguin walking flipper and paw down the road :) anyway, su
Sayo24-Oct-08 09:11 AM
by Sayo
3436
Full-time student 3rd year in University claiming HB, CTAX and IS
Hi I have a case which I dont really know how to solve or approach I will appreciate any help from you guys. My client applied for IS when he was i
Antonina24-Oct-08 08:23 AM0282
A8 National claims IS instead of JSA
My client came from Latvia to UK in July 2004, registered her work for 52 weeks and has worked until she went on maternity leave - her maternity pay e
biddy mayo23-Oct-08 02:47 PM
by stainsby
1337
RJM case - any news on appeal to House of Lords?
I'm advising a client who receives IS as a sick/disabled person, but disability premium denied as she is deemed to be 'without accommodation'. Client
nickyswllc22-Oct-08 11:27 AM
by shawn
5604
DWP discretion to write off overpayment
I was asked for advice on a case yesterday by a colleague. Client was overpayed a substantial amount of Income Support after not declaring husband and
Sam Warburton22-Oct-08 10:25 AM
by ken
121507
careleavers and IS
Hi all, Wonder if anyone can help as my brain is going round in circles over this one. As you know, careleavers aged 16/17 are excluded from IS/
rachelh18-Oct-08 11:02 AM
by rachelh
3469
Backdating IS after DLA award
Can anyone supply me with the regulation that covers the payment of Income Support when there has been a claim for DLA made. My client made a claim
ali l16-Oct-08 03:29 PM
by nevip
71163
Income Suppport overpayment
Income Support has been cancelled with effect from around a year ago. Alleging partner in household.(Was getting IS as single parent). This is being
matherj14-Oct-08 12:48 PM
by nevip
1466
R2R for portuguese national
Help please..... My client is a portuguese national who has lived and worked here continuously for 6 years. He stopped work in April because work
charliek09-Oct-08 05:34 PM
by ariadne2
3438
A8's again - family member
Client currently working but has not completed 12 months registered employment. Daugh ter aged 18 has left school and claimed JSA- refused. Haven't
pclc08-Oct-08 09:25 AM
by ariadne2
1325
unusual pension payments - income?
I've seen a client today whose mother was killed unlawfully. The client is receiving payments from her mum's occupational (local gov) which IS are tak
Tony Bowman08-Oct-08 08:20 AM
by Tony Bowman
6425