What am I eligible for?

Negotiating your way through the welfare benefits maze can be difficult. However THT Direct are here to help you.

If you have to stop work because of your health it can be very stressful. However, depending on your particular circumstances, you may be entitled to certain benefits.

Disability Living Allowance
Do I qualify to get Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?
Employment Support Allowance
Do I qualify for Employment Support Allowance (ESA)?
Housing Benefit
Do I qualify for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit?
Jobseekers Allowance
I have been made redundant and am looking for a new job can I claim Jobseekers Allowance?
Public funds
What is no recourse to public funds?

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How much did this new website cost to set up ? how much money will go into maintaining it ? I can't put food on my table but money is spent on this ???????????
Posted 18:17 Tue 08 Feb 2011 by Dave x
If you are on income-based JSA and be able to get help with your mortgage interest payments and service charges. How does it work if your mortgage is Interest only?
Posted 13:02 Fri 06 May 2011 by Blackberry11
Hi Blackberry, if you call THT Direct on 0808 802 1221 they will be able to advise you.

Tracy-Anne
Web Editor
Posted 09:31 Tue 10 May 2011 by LittleMissSplendid
I am employed but basically been off work now for 8 months due to continued complications with my condition I am now reduced to SSP I have now applied for working tax credits, housing benifit and council tax benifit, I have applied for help on NHS costs due to low income. lots of people inform me I can claim DLA but having gone through the form I do not see that I can unless HIV is covered diffrently ?? I am awaiting still to hear about all these benifits takes its time. I have now had to start meds despite being told it was a recent infection when diagnosed 8 months ago.
Posted 16:51 Mon 16 May 2011 by terryq
The world doesn't revolve around you, Dave! Get off your arse and get a job like most decent, motivated and responsible people, and perhaps you may afford to put food on the table. Sites like these are designed with the view to educate and inform visitors - it escapes me as to why you think the money spent on updating/building this website has anything to do with your finances. Get a life.
Posted 18:34 Tue 06 Dec 2011 by StephenVG