Job seekers benefit. Am I getting screwed?

Username282820

Hi there.
I am currently on job seekers benefit (since august) but found a part time job in September so on the X's and O's.
I'm in my late twenties and hav me been paying stamps since I was 17. 7 of those years I was in full time you. However in April I decided to leave and try something else but that didn't work out.
Now back to the topic. As I never received social welfare in my life I went down to apply and be granted it. Went to the post office to collect the money all that crack. Then I found a job so was told to go onto X's and O's. Went down and applied for all the forms and sheets.
Then a friend of mine (never worked a day in his life) told me to go down and apply for fuel allowance. I went down and was told that I didn't qualify for it? Surely that can't be right? Paying stamps for 10 years and not entitled to it?
Also now I'm hoping to do a full time course with etab (new fas crowd) but I'm half afraid to go down and ask them will they help pay for the course il be going. Any one know if they will?
Thanks in advance.

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Username282820 wrote: »

Hi there.
I am currently on job seekers benefit (since august) but found a part time job in September so on the X's and O's.
I'm in my late twenties and hav me been paying stamps since I was 17. 7 of those years I was in full time you. However in April I decided to leave and try something else but that didn't work out.
Now back to the topic. As I never received social welfare in my life I went down to apply and be granted it. Went to the post office to collect the money all that crack. Then I found a job so was told to go onto X's and O's. Went down and applied for all the forms and sheets.
Then a friend of mine (never worked a day in his life) told me to go down and apply for fuel allowance. I went down and was told that I didn't qualify for it? Surely that can't be right? Paying stamps for 10 years and not entitled to it?
Also now I'm hoping to do a full time course with etab (new fas crowd) but I'm half afraid to go down and ask them will they help pay for the course il be going. Any one know if they will?
Thanks in advance.

Did they not say why. Is it means tested? That you're earning may disqualify you.

Rubberchikken

If youre employed yoy wont be allowed fuel allowance.

Username282820

Rubberchikken wrote: »

If youre employed yoy wont be allowed fuel allowance.

Actually forgot to mention the Christmas bonus which was my main topic of choice. I

amtc

Benefit doesn't qualify for bonus or any additional benefits. Only long term allowance does

Twelve Bar Blues

Username282820 wrote: »

Hi there.
I am currently on job seekers benefit (since august) but found a part time job in September so on the X's and O's.
I'm in my late twenties and hav me been paying stamps since I was 17. 7 of those years I was in full time you. However in April I decided to leave and try something else but that didn't work out.
Now back to the topic. As I never received social welfare in my life I went down to apply and be granted it. Went to the post office to collect the money all that crack. Then I found a job so was told to go onto X's and O's. Went down and applied for all the forms and sheets.
Then a friend of mine (never worked a day in his life) told me to go down and apply for fuel allowance. I went down and was told that I didn't qualify for it? Surely that can't be right? Paying stamps for 10 years and not entitled to it?
Also now I'm hoping to do a full time course with etab (new fas crowd) but I'm half afraid to go down and ask them will they help pay for the course il be going. Any one know if they will?
Thanks in advance.

From Citizens Info -

Jobseeker's Allowance (JA) for more than 390 days (over 15 months - it is paid on a 6-day week basis so 15 months’ payment is reached after day 390). Fuel Allowance is payable to people who have been getting Jobseeker’s Allowance for more than 390 days, if they satisfy the relevant qualifying conditions. Days of unemployment on Jobseeker's Benefit count towards the 390 days if the Jobseeker’s Benefit claim was immediately before the award of Jobseeker’s Allowance.

storm1

so was in crash got disabilty will i qualify for christmas bonus