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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Child Benefit

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[box type="info"]From April 2011 - Child Benefit will be frozen for three years, at £20.30 for a first or only child and £13.40 for each other child.[/box] You normally qualify for Child Benefit if you live in the UK and have children aged 16 and under or 20 and under and they are in certain types of education or training. ... VIEW POST

You normally qualify for Child Benefit if you live in the UK and have children aged 16 and under or 20 and under and they are in certain types of education or training

Housing and Council Tax Benefit

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Qualifying for this benefit isn't limited to just being out of work. If you are in work it could be worth checking to see if you are able to make a claim. You won't be able to claim though if you: ... VIEW POST

Qualifying for this benefit isn’t limited to just being out of work. If you are in work it could be worth checking to see if you are able to make a claim. You won’t

Sure Start Maternity Grant

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[box type="info"]Changes in the rules for Sure Start Maternity Grant The rules for Sure Start Maternity Grant have changed for babies that are: due on or after 11 April 2011 born on or after 11 April 2011 adopted or in similar arrangements on or after 11 April 2011 The rules for your new baby and any other babies born at the same time -  You can only get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if there are no other children under 16 years in your family.[/box] The Sure Start Maternity ... VIEW POST

The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one off payment of £500 to help with the costs of a new baby. It comes from the Social Fund and you don’t have to pay it back

Income Support

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Income Support  these are just the bare facts as it can be complicated, there is a lot more information is available at the sites recommended. You may be able to get Income Support if you are aged 16 to 59 and any of the following apply: ... VIEW POST

Income Support – these are just the bare facts as it can be complicated, there is  a lot more information is available at the sites recommended.
  • You may be able to get Income

New Deal for Lone Parents

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New Deal for Lone Parents is a voluntary Jobcentre Plus programme designed to help lone parents into work. It is for parents who don't currently work but also those who currently work less than 16 hours per week and would like to work more. It helps by providing training that may be needed to get a better job as well as improving interview skills and help writing CV's. It can also help financially with transport and child care cost whilst you look for employment and attend job interviews. They ... VIEW POST

New Deal for Lone Parents is a voluntary Jobcentre Plus programme designed to help lone parents into work. It is for parents who don’t currently work but also those who currently work less than 16