advice social welfare cut?

debbie123

hi im 20 i work one day a week but dont receive any benefits.I havent gone about them i currently live at home. My boyfriend is 23 and has been receiving social welfare payments of €188 euro for six months. He wants us to move in together but is afraid his payment will be cut and that we wont be able to afford rent advice please??? i tried looking at citizens advice but cant understand what they mean !
Thanks!.

Slydice

rent supplement might be useful for you two to know about:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

debbie123

thanks we cud afford the rent though if he was able to keep his 188 but would he be able to???

cee_jay

It depends on how much you earn and what type of payment he is receiving?

debbie123

8.65 per hour, four hours 2 til 6 on sundays time and a half one day a week. hes on jobseekers allowance i think 188 a week?

Techno_Toaster

My boyfriend works but I don't. I currently claim job seekers allowance and receive the full amount. Your not working full time so it should not affect you. Also you should apply for rent allowance it can be a huge help.

He can claim for you as a dependent person I think or you could claim casual dole.

Talk to citizens advice.

debbie123

great stuff techno toaster thanks a million for the help!!!