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Originally Posted by Be*
Lost my job 2 weeks back due to unsatisfactory references. What makes me mad I was working at the company for 3 months and then they told me about the references. Surely working there for 3 months they could of seen I was good at my job.
Anyway I signed on and today been told because my partner works 19 hours a week I can not claim JSA. I have had to take my son out of nursery because we cant afford which has upset me so much because he made friends and really enjoyed it. With the working tax credit credits, family credits and my partners wages we get about £700 a month. My rent is £550.
I have had to re apply for housing benefit and council tax benefit which can take up to 4 weeks and I am just panicking now.
Please any advice
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Sorry to hear about your plight mate, if you work for a living you will be peanalised and given nothing when you apply for some help from the system. Your rent will get paid from the date you applied for benefit, so don't worry about it taking 4 weeks, talk to your landlord and make them aware of your situation, they can't kick you out mate plus the Social Security won't put you out on the streets.
If you need any help go to your local Job Centre Plus office, they'll give you all the advice you need.
I hope you get it all sorted mate.