Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hi all basically I got offered a council flat and I do have a job but currently on maternity leave, and I’m not getting paid from my work. My husbands contracted hours are only 20hours. I was wondering does anyone know if I can get housing benefit until I go back to work? Or apply for universal credit ?

I am due to give birth at the end of October and just been told my role has been made redundant and I have to go through consultation. I’ve no idea what to do and HR are giving me very little info anyone been through this and have any tips?

Would my child be entitled to the funded 15 hours pw when they turn two if I don’t return to work? Currently on UC

Mums! How do you survive financially. Ive just moved into my own place im receiving UC and child benefit (my only income) As i have not yet returned to work. After all my bills im left with maximum of £300 for 4 weeks thats to cover food, gas, electric and supplies for my daughter. Im really stressing that im going...

Was anyone sectioned on UC? How does it work? Do you still get some money? I decide to leave my job i cabt stand it anymore but I worry about the money...

Due my second in Jan and considering not returning after my 12 months. If I give notice, do I get my bank holidays and annual leave paid out to me or how would it work?

As a sahm do you ever feel bad for not being able to contribute much to bills ?

I have started a new job not long ago and it’s just not for me the hours are ridiculous at the time it said part time but it isn’t at all I have asked to leave a little bit earlier to pick my little girl up from school and it’s been denied. What do I do please I am just stressed and in tears 😭 this isn’t what I…

Waiting for the first visit at 12 weeks sucks!! First trimester has been incredibly difficult for me and I haven’t had any medical professionals to reach out to. I was planning to do my care with a midwife center but they require a deposit before proceeding with care. I don’t have the money yet so now I’m left with ...

What is the is the best health plan for pregnant women? Accepted by most providers?

I need a legit work from home. That's feexable/late or overnight. Trying to find a job as I'm home with two kids and no car.

Hi guys, so I’m just looking for some advice in case anyone knows anything about this topic my manager has basically told everyone in my workplace that we are more than likely going to be made redundant by the end of the month She said she is just giving us a heads up so we can start looking for other jobs obviously...

It’s difficult to find a job that i can afford childcare.

Just wondering how I go about getting maternity pay please ? I’m recently unemployed , can this be applied for online ?

Does anyone know work from home job . I’m a new mom and want to work from home

Looking for recommendations for jobs to work from home while I take care of my lo. Please let me know if anyone is hiring for a easy remote job thank you in advance

Stay at home moms that are also working from home, what’s your way of making income? Any recommendations? I’m working 5hours a days and also take care of my baby but I want more income because groceries right now are crazy 🥲

Does anyone here have pregnancy Medicaid? I got approved for it before getting legally married and they told me once married it wouldn’t matter. Now I’m legally married and about to change my last name they’re telling me I have to reapply all over again? I’m super worried so if anyone has done this before after gett...

Has anyone gone on sick leave before their maternity leave starts and claimed SSP? I’ve only eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay at work and seen from the online calculator the average earnings for first 6 weeks is worked out during the middle of your pregnancy, so this shouldn’t affect my SMP - just looking for ad...

So my baby is 5 months old and I’m a first time single mom with a dead beat baby father. I’m thinking about joining the military so that my baby can get a better life with benefits by the time I retire my baby will be 20 years old. I don’t want to leave my baby alone with anyone for the first year of her life but I ...