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Jobseeker's Allowance means test application

romanuseunt · 2012-10-03 12:33:42

I have been given a means test form to complete by the SW office. It asks for the income of the people I live with. I live with my Father, Mother, and Sister (25). I am 27 and my understanding is that my parents' income is not used to access me. Therefore, am I obliged to ask my parents and sister for their incomes? Should…

03-10-2012 12:33pm

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romanuseunt

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I have been given a means test form to complete by the SW office.

It asks for the income of the people I live with. I live with my Father, Mother, and Sister (25).

I am 27 and my understanding is that my parents' income is not used to access me. Therefore, am I obliged to ask my parents and sister for their incomes?

Should I just leave this section blank? I have read their website and can't find the answer and no one answers the phone down there. I would prefer not to wait in line down there and to be told I'll have to wait again.

Thanks

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#2 03-10-2012 2:50pm

edellc

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put N/A not applicable

you are an adult and your parents and sister are not financially responsible for you, what they earn is none of the swo's business

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