Benefit advice

[chiara79]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but, I split from my husband a little while back and I am claiming working and family tax credit as my youngest son is in creche. Does anyone know of any other help I may be entitled to? I have a mortgage and want to keep my house so I know I wont be entitled to any housing benefit. I also work 30 hours per week.
Anyone have any advice????

[daffy654]

You may be entitled to some housing benefit,I don't know whether the rules have changed but it used to be that you could have a mortgage and if unemployed still get housing benefit. Why not apply anyway,whats the worst that can happen?Whilst you're at it apply for council tax benefit as well.Good luck.

[Petal~flower]

You wont get help with your mortgage as you are working. But you will be entitled to a 25% discount on your council tax as you are the only adult in the house

[pink-kittens]

Do you claim for your sons childcare?

As a single parent you should be able to claim for up to 80% of the costs - it must be a registered body though

[themas]

You own a house so you can't get housing benefit - it is only for rent. Your tax credits should include the childcare costs. There is nothing else apart from the 25% council tax discount if you are the only adult in the house, & possibly council tax benefit.