Jobcentre Issues

[eloisedarren]

Please can someone help!!!
At the beginning of 2011 my husband and I decided to try for a 2nd child in 2012 but by September 2011 we found ourselves both out of work which meant putting off planning for our 2nd child, my husband is now working again with a good company and good working hours but I have been struggling for over 10 months now to find work our son is now 4 and starting school and talks quiet often about having a brother or sister and we have now decided that come September we'll try for a 2nd child as I would be unemployed for 12 months.
I have been claiming JSA now for about 6 months and have looked at the MA details but no-where does it state that people unemployed for long periods are entitled to it and I'm scared to discuss the matter with them in case they decide to stop my JSA claim - does anyone have any advice for us please we're so wanting a 2nd child but are very worried that my unemployment will result in us not having a 2nd child.

 

[Vesta]

You wouldn't be entitled to maternity allowance. As you have to have worked so many weeks in the months before you claim. But maybe you'd be eligable for income support once the baby is here?

 

[MrsRH]

replied to your other post as well .... but here goes again!!

to claim MA, you need to have been employed and earned the required amount (least £30 per week) for 26 weeks out of the test period which is 66 weeks prior to your due date.

so for you, you would need to find a job soon-ish and have worked 26 weeks prior to your due date (when that comes!!) to get MA. If you get a job prior to falling pregnant, you may be able to get SMP which is more money

if you remain unemployed before you have your baby, you won't be entitled to MA and any additional benefits will depend on your OH's income


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[eloisedarren]

thanks all for the replies it seems like the 2nd baby plans may be put on the back burners again for a 3rd time, just wish the job markets weren't so difficult at the momentto get back into its depressing enough not to be able to find work and be able to not rely on your husbands income and JSA and then you have a 4 year old always talking about when he has a baby brother/sister so its really tough at the moment and I thank you all for the help you have provided and God Bless you all

 

[MrsRH]

thanks all for the replies it seems like the 2nd baby plans may be put on the back burners again for a 3rd time, just wish the job markets weren't so difficult at the momentto get back into its depressing enough not to be able to find work and be able to not rely on your husbands income and JSA and then you have a 4 year old always talking about when he has a baby brother/sister so its really tough at the moment and I thank you all for the help you have provided and God Bless you all

to you

hope your wait isn't too long

here's some lucky job dust for you
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