help, if i am pregnant working 10 hours a wk can i claim income support now?

[kazb25]

i have decided to finish it wiv my bf, he isnt very nice to me always shouting at me all the time feel like i am always doing sum thing wrong and always feeling anixety because of this, anyway ive decided its best for me and my bump to be on our own than to be in an enviroment like that. Heres the thing, i am living in my mothers home and i will have to try to get a council house because i know when i tell her i am preg she will not allow me to live here. I am currently working 10 hour per week. Will i be able to claim income support now or when i move out?, is it best to give up work?, and does anyone know how much you get now on income support?, i feel so stuck and i just dont know what to do, i dont know if i should stay wiv the farther and move him wiv him to be better off money wise i just feel lost. can anyone please offer me some help on how the system works

 

[NewMummyx]

You can only claim IS from 29wks.

If you gave up your job voluntarily you would be ommited from recieving JSA for a period of weeks (think its up to 16 but dont quote me on that!). You can only claim JSA staright away if your employer terminates you.

You will not be offered a house straight away either, it doesnt work like that. You have to register as homeless and you will be placed in a homeless unit until a place becomes available. Be warned though, the place is normally in the scummiest part of the city and you HAVE to accept or go back down to the bottom of the waiting list.

 

[purpledahlia]

Why cant you stay with your mum and continue to work 10hours a week amd save up? or even up it to 16? The system is very difficult. Where do you live? some people wait years in some area's for a house, yep even single parents sharing a very overcrowded home.

 

[NuKe]

I think you should go with your gut with regards to the fob, he sounds like a tool tbh. money isn't a reason to stay with him. why would your mum kick you out? would she allow you even to stay until a few weeks after you have ur baby?

 

[purpledahlia]

Just read it again and saw you said your mum will probably kick you out, Im sure she wont see her own child on the street so she might surprise you! good luck telling her!

 

[Kate&Lucas]

Don't stay with someone who's abusive just for the financial stability chicken, it's not fair on LO at the end of the day.
With regards to getting a home I think it all depends on where you live, I know in my area it's not difficult and there's not much of a wait depending on where you'd be willing to live. Go to your local council/housing association office and speak to someone, they'll be able to advise you better.

Good luck

 

[chels24uk]

hey hun. dont stay with someone just for financial reasons. its not fair on anyone involved.
I wouldnt leave your job either. Being on the dole is not fun, ive been on it for a while and the biggest mistake i have made was leaving my job after my son was born. Recently had to go back on it because split from my ex... really is not fun. Its so much better to provide financially yourself for your child. I get about £65 a week on income support.
As for housing, it changes from area to area. If you want to be out before baby is born though, you will probably be better off trying to get private rent somewhere. you can apply to housing lists whilest in private rent still - thats what i did. Was a 3 year wait but totaly worth it.
Your mum may suprise you. A lot of parents are very supportive after the initial shock.
Good luck in whatever you decide