Ive applied for Incapacity Benefit due to ill health. I have sent all forms, letters etc to job center. I have called several times as I havent heard anythingg, all Im being told is claim received and they dont give me any other info, I have never claimed benefit before so dont know what I need to be doing or saying. I am really desperate for ££ as my last wage was march 07. cant afford to feed myself and my child basically. I can go without food but my 14 month old cant. I have spoke to several different people (got names and dates of calls just in case!) and they all advise 11 days from claim receipt which has passed. HELP!! I know they dont care, I just need to sort this ASAP xx
2007-05-15 20:09:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
A little, his wage pays the rent, council tax, water rates etc so we are left with very little, its pennys. I just dont know what else to do? Ive done evrything they asked me to.
2007-05-15 20:23:20 · update #1
I already asked them if there is anything else I need to do. they said No.
2007-05-15 20:48:22 · update #2
just spoke to Kelly on the helpline, I told her I was really really desperate and I have a crisi going, and have nothing at all. She said she will call me back within 3hrs as she would chase this for me. Do u think Ive been palmed off?
2007-05-15 22:55:03 · update #3
kelly HAS phoned me back, the supposed reason my claim is held back is beacuse my emplyer ended my SSP on 20.03.07 It should have ended 4.03.07 Im entitled to more ££! she is going to c if any payment can be made today as I told her I was really really desperate and in a crisis. When I first called a man anwsered so I hung up, called again and got Kelly, feel better talking to a woman she may have kids too
2007-05-15 23:33:30 · update #4
they called me back owe me 753pound! they are going to put a payment of 310.22p in by 5pm today. the rest will follow within 5 days. fingers crossed she aint lying
2007-05-16 00:16:52 · update #5
money is now in my account and cleared so I can draw the cash. Thanks for all ur help and advice. I recommend u use words like desperate and crisis if u encounter the same problem and try to talk to lady
2007-05-16 02:25:07 · update #6
Go to the CAB - they can probably chase your claim for you and will also look at your full situation to see if you are enetitled to any other benefits.
2007-05-15 20:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically , in all Benefits offices, the people processing your claim are snowed under ... so they can take ages .. especially if there is anything 'unusual' about your claim that they need to check or you slipped up on the requested information (even something as silly as failing to sign or date it can lead to the claim being put back)
'Hounding' them won't work, however your could try to speed processing up by asking them what else they need for example, when would they like you to come in for an interview ...
2007-05-15 20:46:03 · answer #2 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there, i am in receipt of I.B. which i had to wait 10 weeks for but in the 10 weeks to tide us over they paid income support,not a lot but better than nothing. I have a very good advisor at northampton office. go down there if possible and ask to apply for disability too (illnes dependin) hope this helps.
2007-05-15 21:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by grante1975 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why can't your partner help you out financially?
You know the partner who you have mentioned in your other posts here
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2007-05-15 20:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋