anyone seen a lone parent adviser at the job centre?

[dipndunk]

Hi
I am considering going full time now my son is at school (currently work PT) and want to know if i will be financially better off? I have a mortgage and do not receive any benefits other than working/child tax credit and 25% off council tax as live alone. I have heard they can do a "better off" calculation? has anyone seen an advisor to discuss this and was it helpful?

[legohouse]

yes,my lpa is wonderful,she has done several better off calculations for me,she prints them all off for me after and then i can take them home and read through them,i would recommend that you see yours :0)

[dipndunk]

thank you legohouse, i will make an appointment

[BertieBotts]

I have, I was required to see one once every 6 months when I was unemployed. They are pretty good IME :)

[AmberLeaf]

They are on the whole, nice and helpful.

Definitely worth seeing.

[niceupthedance]

If it's just a tax credits issue you could phone the helpline and save yourself a trip..

[ThoughtsPlease]

Or use turn2us website