PPSN for kids born in Sweden

goz83

Hi Guys, Hope this is the right area to ask:

My brother has returned home from Sweden after living there for 9 years (he is Irish by the way). The whole family are now bundled up in my home. He married his Swedish wife 5 years ago and they have two children together. His wife worked in Ireland before they moved and she has a PPSN in her maiden name.

My first question is how do they get PPSN's for the children?

My second question is needs another explanation first. While in Sweden, my brother worked in Denmark up until the end of last year when the company dropped most of the staff. Since then he was on benefits and his wife was receiving study benefits. He came over here a few weeks ago to make face to face inquiries before making the move.....the welfare office confirmed he could transfer his benefits for 3 months and claim for the family. So, Long story short, the same information was given to them the first day they arrived, but because their case is "unique" an appointment was set for yesterday. I accompanied them. My brother was told that he had to claim separately and that his wife would have to claim for her and the kids, but would not likely receive any help. I think they were treated very unfairly and would appreciate your advice/opinions on this. They have no plans to remain on welfare, but they need some help to get on their feet right now.

Delancey

You may perhaps consider posting this question in the Social Welfare forum ? Folks there know their stuff..............

goz83

cheers. i will