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Confessions of a Single Mum

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

Job Grant

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Job grant is a one off tax free payment when you start work and stop getting benefits. You can claim Job Grant if you take up work and will be working  at least 16 hours a week with the job expecting to last 5 weeks or more. You must have been claiming one of the following for at least 26 weeks before starting your new job: ... VIEW POST

Job grant is a one off tax free payment when you start work and stop getting benefits. You can claim Job Grant if you take up work and will be working  at least 16 hours

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

Single Parent Benefits

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I frequently get asked what single parent benefits are available to claim. Well, there are a few but before you get excited and think you will be rolling in money and not have to work, be prepared for a downgrade in this assumption. And probably a downgrade in most things in your life. The media portrayal that a single parent on benefits is raking it in is just a myth. The advice given here is aimed at single mums, however, the official sites to get the most up to date information for all ... VIEW POST

I frequently get asked what benefits are available for a single mum to receive. Well there are a few but before you get excited and think you will be rolling in money and not have to