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I'm annoyed because I know he could be a valuable person to have and keep.
I may be wrong but I thought you could work upto 16hrs a week and still get help to pay rent etc?
Don't get me started!!!
Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance said:
As far as I'm aware, whatever he gets paid under 16 hours a week comes off his dole.
So for example if he earns £50 per week they will take that off his dole.
It is by no means an incentive to go out and work.
Hi Steve, check out the Citizens Advice Bureau website if you get a chance. The 16 hour rule I think just applies to working tax credits. I haven't had a chance to look into detail but there is a section on housing benefit and it does appear you have to be in receipt of benefits? Might be worth a look?
Steve, Welfare Benefits Advice is a complex area that is constantly changing.
Your friend needs a 'Better off calculation' to see the effect on their bens. I'm sure there is a form on the hmrc website. This is a questionnaire that will take into account all his bens. As Jen said the CAB are a useful resource. They will use similar software.
Be aware of websites that try to take advantage by charging. Stick to official websites such as hmrc or the job centre.
Your friend needs qualified advice.
I was involved in a welfare benefits advice project for disabled people a few years ago.
Hi Steve,
There is no easy answer to this as the whole household income would determine the answer as would his benefit history etc but he may still ne entitled to some housing benefit and working tax credit. This sort of thing (in work benefit calculations) is part of what Perennial caseworkers do for a living, we are all benefits experts and if your friend has 3 years of horticulture under his belt he can approach the charity directly & we may be able in other ways too. If he hasn't then I am happy to talk to him on a personal level (not as Perennial). I will need to know how many hours he will be doing and at what rate of pay etc.
Let me know if you need our help.
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