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Originally Posted by DanaC
Sundae, sign up for jobseekers allowance. Even if you're not entitled to full benefits, they'll pay your stamp for you ( I think) and I think if you're on the system for Jobseekers, even if you're temporarily blocked from claiming the cash, you may still get your prescriptions free. Also, if they tell you you arenb't entitled to benefits because of voluntary unemployment, then ask about hardship payments (I think that's what they're called). It's basically a small allowance that bridges you to full benefits when you're fully entitled again. I don't think (though I may be wrong) that they're supposed to leave someone with zero income.
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Don't worry - I have already applied for JobSeekers. I'm waiting to hear back from them.
If it's a No (which it will be) I'll start asking for what else I can get.
After all, they can't expect me to JobSeek on zero income.
In truth I will find something - anything! - before the benefits kick in. It's just the fear I get every time I switch on the news and see all the redundancies in the area... I'll be applying for all the benefits AND the vacancies just in case.