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Ok where do i start?

I claimed housing benefit from october 2009 til Jan 2010.

Had an interview under caution in april and have another today.

Reason being is they say i failed to tell them about my partner working-

he worked 2 days in October and the whole of november then nothing in dec.

I wrote to them the begining of December to say that i had forgot to inform them of the work he had done in november (completely forgot about the 2 days in oct)

I know its no excuse but i had alot going on in those months with finishing work for maternity leave, finding out my partner had cheated and giving birth in december.

I just want this to end im suffering from post natal depression and havent slept for months (baby is sleeping through its just me lol)

Does anyone now what will happen to me? Im scared to death.

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Hello...I'll have a crack at answering seeing as I'm in the same boat and sadly advice isn't as freely available on here as it used to be...it seems to happen to a lot of forums these days. People get a bit snobby.

 

Worst you would be looking at I think is a repayment. I can't promise my info is correct but at least I've had a go

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Thanks for replying so fast!

Thats what i was hoping but they seem to want to dragg it on :(

I only got about £160 p/m for 3 months so shouldnt be too much would it?

Another problem is i work for dwp will they find out about this and sack me :S

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I would be talking to an advisor at the CAB, I would also be getting a certificate from my doctor regarding the post natal depression and asking to to see the Housing Benefit Officer at the council concerned.

 

I would go with a prepared statement of the facts and the doctors certificate.

 

Make sure you have a support person with you when the interview is conducted.

 

If you belong to a Union I would be asking the question about dismissal.

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My interview is at 5pm today :S

I think wont bother saying anything about my PND its not like it will help and i dont want those idiots knowing my personal life.

I am i the union at work but currently on maternity leave so not sure how to go about this?

thank u for ure reply!

 

They also tell me they never recieved my letter :(

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Hello...I'll have a crack at answering seeing as I'm in the same boat and sadly advice isn't as freely available on here as it used to be...it seems to happen to a lot of forums these days. People get a bit snobby.

 

Worst you would be looking at I think is a repayment. I can't promise my info is correct but at least I've had a go

 

:eek::eek: Since when has this site become snobby, as you put it?

Advice not freely availabe on here as used to be?

 

After making just five posts including this one, how do you come to that conclusion. People work and offer the free advice in their own time. Sometimes after making a post a little patience is all that is required before a reply arrives. I personally have not come accross the problems you suggest exist on this site:confused:

 

ps. Op, hope your interview goes okay:-)

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5pm today, ouch Just take your time answering their questions, it will be stressful.

 

I definitely would definitely mention PND, it does have a bearing on how you are recting to things. I know it is a pride thing, but sometimes you need to tell them everything.

 

As for the Union, ring your union and explain your circumstances, while on Maternity leave you are entitled to the advice you pay your memebership for.

 

Good luck with this evening

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:eek::eek: Since when has this site become snobby, as you put it?

Advice not freely availabe on here as used to be?

 

After making just five posts including this one, how do you come to that conclusion. People work and offer the free advice in their own time. Sometimes after making a post a little patience is all that is required before a reply arrives. I personally have not come accross the problems you suggest exist on this site:confused:

 

ps. Op, hope your interview goes okay:-)

 

 

Thank you for your concern and if you re-read my post you will no doubt notice that nowhere in my statement did I say that people on this particular forum were snobby (experience)...I merely stated a fact that on a lot of forums these days there is a bit of a holier than thou attitude.

 

I am a very patient and understanding individual but tire quickly of people surfing forums on a high horse being ever so quick to tell people how they CAN'T HELP.

 

I mean no offence when I say that instead of Hi-jacking this thread with your mini rant at me...it would have been a better use of your time and far more appreciated by the OP, I would imagine if you had used her thread to help her or is that a rarity on forums these days too...WELL SAID THAT MAN :lol:

 

I'm not being totally serious so please don't be offended but you'd have to agree it's a bit silly.

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Hello...I'll have a crack at answering seeing as I'm in the same boat and sadly advice isn't as freely available on here as it used to be...it seems to happen to a lot of forums these days. People get a bit snobby.

 

Worst you would be looking at I think is a repayment. I can't promise my info is correct but at least I've had a go

 

I ask you then the point of this post if it was not meant to be aimed at posters on this site?

 

people snobby8)

sadly advice isnt as freely available HERE as it used to be8)

 

Where is you example of such a problem? If not directed at this site then be a little more careful what you type:lol: Simples xx

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Hi Stressedoutmamma. I'm sorry I was unable to reply sooner - I work during the day. Tell me what happened at the IUC and we'll take it from there.

My advice is based on my opinion, my experience and my education. I do not profess to be an expert in any given field. If requested, I will provide a link where possible to relevant legislation or guidance, so that advice provided can be confirmed and I do encourage others to follow those links for their own peace of mind. Sometimes my advice is not what people necesserily want to hear, but I will advise on facts as I know them - although it may not be what a person wants to hear it helps to know where you stand. Advice on the internet should never be a substitute for advice from your own legal professional with full knowledge of your individual case.

 

 

Please do not seek, offer or produce advice on a consumer issue via private message; it is against

forum rules to advise via private message, therefore pm's requesting private advice will not receive a response.

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I mean no offence when I say that instead of Hi-jacking this thread with your mini rant at me...it would have been a better use of your time and far more appreciated by the OP, I would imagine if you had used her thread to help her or is that a rarity on forums these days too...WELL SAID THAT MAN :lol:

 

I'm not being totally serious so please don't be offended but you'd have to agree it's a bit silly.

 

 

Please dear lady go and actually use some of that energy to help someone.

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I mean no offence when I say that instead of Hi-jacking this thread with your mini rant at me...it would have been a better use of your time and far more appreciated by the OP, I would imagine if you had used her thread to help her or is that a rarity on forums these days too...WELL SAID THAT MAN :lol:

 

I'm not being totally serious so please don't be offended but you'd have to agree it's a bit silly.

 

 

Please dear lady go and actually use some of that energy to help someone.

 

When you post of an open forum, what do you expect. I replied to your post which entitled to do. There is no need to become insulting and childish to aperson querying the reasons for such a post. You could also if not prepared to respect helpers on here, go elsewhere also:lol:

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O/p- please do not feel that you are unable to tell the interviewer about your PND. The whole point of the interview is to establish what happened and why.

 

How did you get on?

Please do not ask me for advice via PM as I will not reply.

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O/p- please do not feel that you are unable to tell the interviewer about your PND. The whole point of the interview is to establish what happened and why.

 

How did you get on?

 

Hi thanks for the replies. It when OK. I didnt say anything about PND but i did breakdown-the woman pushed and pushed me into trying to get me to say that i did it on purpose, well i didnt back down.

In the end she told me that its most definately i'm looking at paying my overpayment and 30% of that too.

Would have asked about my job but probably would have cried even more, i will have to go back to agree the fine so guess i should ask then?

I feel so much better and even my 3 year old daughter has noticed she said to me 'mummy your not unhappy now?' :D

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Hi there, I'm pleased it went well.

 

I truly don't think PND is anything to cover up or be ashamed of, loads of ladies get it. I'd say personally that it's an explanation in itself, might even help you.

 

Take care, HB x

Illegitimi non carborundum

 

 

 

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I am glad you are feeling better now the interview is over. PND is not fun and it is 'acceptable' to suffer from it. You might be surprised how many of us have been there in the bad old days, and told to get a grip of ourselves. Your little one has a happier Mummy now.

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