[SarahJT]

You are entitled to Transition Protection for 12 months. At first they gave me a nil payment, but I challenged it using these words that the Citizens Advise told me and the word Complaint. I have my payments reinstated for a year. They have a training need as they are not giving people this. They are just looking at the documents to tick a box. Your savings should be disregarded for 1 year. How else will it be fair that many people are still on old benefits depending where they are in the country and that people with a house 4 times the cost of mine still get the payments. Also savings in your child’s name should not be taken into account. Good luck!

[SarahJT]

Good to hear quote a a positive story here! Glad you are staying strong for your boys and reaching out to meet new people.

[SarahJT]

hi I’m in Chester too and I prefer Total Fitness, which is probably half the price. I don’t want the expense of a monthly membership now, but quite a few of the big hotels do a day pass for the gym and pool so that’s a good option for more flexibility

[SarahJT]

I love spending time with my daughter and doing fun things we want to do. I love feeling safe and no arguments. We can meet up with friends with kids for days out and family on holidays. I can teach her the values of hard work and not relying on material possessions for happiness.

[SarahJT]

hi good to see some positive posts here. I’m a solo working Mum, so little free time. Make the most of the time you have and at least it sounds like the time he has them will be regular, so you can make some plans. Good luck if you try dating!

[SarahJT]

hi, good to hear the positivity and good advice!

[SarahJT]

Hi, more women than you think have experienced that, it’s just not generally talked about. Well done going to the baby groups! Keep going to them. It’s important to socialise your child. Maybe write down some simple small talk before you go and try not to get too personal in that sort of setting. It will be the same when the child starts school, but you need to push yourself to keep going out. Ask about what people did at the weekend, their family and hobbies. Most people like to talk about themselves. Below the surface a lot of couples have problems too, but they will like to make it sound rosy at the baby group, so don’t be too jealous, they are probably just not over-sharing. You are so lucky to have a child, it is a different lifestyle but can be so much fun to be like a child yourself sometimes. Maybe the ones who go out all the time drinking are the ones with no life really.

[SarahJT]

hi Damian,

I noticed your post because I’m not far away, in Chester. I didn’t have any luck finding a local group on here. How’s things going? Went over to Liverpool a few times recently with it being half term and events on. Quite tiring though working too.

Sarah x

[SarahJT]

hi glad you sound like you’re doing well and keeping positive. My daughter is 6. I tried to contact a local group in the Wirral but haven’t heard back. Sarah

[SarahJT]

hi I noticed your post as I’m not too far away, in Chester. I’ve always been a solo Mum and I work, so it’s always been full on, but very enjoyable. Do you have family nearby who can help with childcare? Mine don’t much, so that can get expensive. Try to make some time for yourself if you can and do the things you enjoy, including exercise and relaxation.

[SarahJT]

Hi please can you let me know details of the group. I’m in Chester, but my parents are in Pensby, so I would like to go to a Wirral group. I would like to be able to bring my daughter if possible. Cheers, Sarah

[SarahJT]

Hi Hayley,

The eligibility criteria for Universal Credit exclude those who have a certain level of capital or savings, £16,000. Apparently capital in the home you are living in is not included (although capital in a second home would be taken into account). If you buy a home and don’t put in all the equity you have, leaving you with savings above that level, I don’t think you would be eligible.  Nor will I be, so I expect they will stop my tax credits in 2024 and leave me with no help towards childcare costs. I’m sure there will be a lot of fraud with people not declaring their assets, but I’m not seeing a legitimate way for single parents who have worked hard and saved for their child’s future, whilst living in a cheap house in order to save for a rainy day, to keep getting help. Hope you’re doing ok.

Sarah

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