j.s.a sanction,please help!

[Joeanne]

Hello,I attend the a4e work programme,and I missed an appointment in june,as I was at hospital,because my mum was seriously ill,and I had to be shown how to tube feed her,I received 4 letters off them stating the same time and date,I explained why I couldnt be there,and have now got a sanction till may 2013? I havent had any money since the 24th july and have been into the jobcentre and filled out all the forms for hardship and appeal against a decision,all of which have been disallowed,they told me to appeal,which I have done but avent heard anything,all they have said is I get child tax so thats enough to live on,but one of my children has just turned 16,and my child tax has now stopped,and child benefit,I have 2 children,16 and 15. The 16 yr old has recently taken an overdose,because Im unhappy,its making us all ill,how are you supposed to live on £21 a week,with 2 growing teenagers....any advice will be much appreciated.

[SWLABR9]

Have you tried the CAB, Citizens Advice Bureau? I'm just getting background here.

[Joeanne]

I have been in and am awaiting an appointment.

[Nystagmite]

Do you have any proof of the hospital stuff? If JSA is your only income (ie, no partner) than you should be receiving more tax credits.

[Joeanne]

Yes I can get proof from the hospital,yes j.s.a. is my only income,