I'm going to keep an eye on these answers here myself

I've just been told my benefits are going to be cut back as I earn too much ???????

the boys father gets legal aid yet is a full time paramedic I have to pay a £100 retainer each month for my legal aid.  Its crazy, I don't know how some manage to claim so much money on benefits yet those who need it get told they don't qualify for it

If all else fails, they could always talk to Citizen's Advice bureau who will give them really good advice.  They need to make an appointment, as talking on the phone it is taking pot luck as to who is available to talk to.

this online questionair sould give them a guide from this link you can also see who qualifies etc i found talking to them on the phone they would all tell me no but i got the forms anyway and who knew there is no blk and white it will depend on alot more than the income....www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/Qualify/DIQHousehold.aspx other than that go to the ILR the jobcentre poll tax office and no matter what they say apply, apply ,apply!!!!!

hugs jo xxx

If you were in Australia, I'd be saying ask my partner, but we are a little bit slow on how things work your way.  maybe you could ask Emmie about it?  Or Izzy?  They will probably be along soon any way!