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Originally Posted by Speedy
But TBH i hate claiming any sort of benefit even when im entitled to it, prefer to feel like i have earned my money (no offense to those on benifits just not my cuppa tea).
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We all make that mistake when we first have to claim for something, (it's a pride thing).
In my case after I'd made my first claim I was given the choice of two different claims, I had no idea which suited me and said so also asking the difference between the two.
I was told that one system was for people that were fully paid up with their national insurance, the other was 'usually', (note the 'usually'), for those that either hadn't any or owed some payments. I was pleased to say my payments are up to date so went for the first choice, only to find much later that had I gone for the second choice, I would have got an extra few pounds per week and such things as prescription charges would be free on that entitlement.
If you are unfortunate to be in a position were you can claim, don't let pride get in the way, it
is your entitlement, always claim for the maximum it is you'res by right.
