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moving to UK , i am a female 60 years old and I would be looking for a job, what would I be entitle to ?
moving to UK , i am a female 60 years old and I would be looking for a job, what would I be entitle to ?
Yes I am from a E.U.country, yes in 2005/6 I worked in Uk and I was paying stamps, also I never claimed anything and I dont want to claim even any rent allowances, my worry its that I am on medication for life and my question was really would over 60 years old be entitle to free medication although I would be working part-time as I am aware at my age( 60) it would be difficult to secure full time, job, oh I forgot to mentioned also that the reason for moving is cos all my adults children.....
........ are working professional in employment full time after finishing their masters degrees in our own country and I miss them very much as i am the only one left here and feeling extremely lonely without them. Thanks all of you for reply and kindness some of you.
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- lindylooLv 57 years agoFavorite Answer
New laws now mean it is much more difficult to claim benefits when you return to this country. The rules are complicated but in general terms it means that you have to be habitually resident in this country for 3 months before you can claim benefits.
When you are arrive you can put in a claim for Job Seekers Allowance, and possibly Housing benefit and council tax reduction if you have your own accommodation.
It is possible that you will be refused because you do not meet the habitual residence test.
Personally I would make sure that you have somewhere to stay, perhaps with family, and have sufficient funds for several months.
When you arrive you can apply for JSA and then perhaps seek help from CAB fi you are refused.
- iLv 47 years ago
People I dont want to claim jobseekers, rent allowances, or council taxes , I have a place to stay with family that they professionals and in full time employment, i have my own money ( might it be not much) im looking for a part-time job, to keep me going and being independent, my question is do over 60's have any entitlemts due to their as in over 60's ,ej, medication, free eye test,thats was my question, its not not question of me going on job seekers, applying for council tax, or rent allowances as i will not do so at all, so of all of you concerned that might be claim something be at ease PLEASEEEE
- Lily B TalusLv 77 years ago
You need to give more details for an accurate answer...if you're from the E.U. you can claim £70 odd pounds a week plus some help with rent payments. To see if you qualify go onto govdirect.com or tuen2us.com and do their benefits calculator...this will show you what you could get. Be wary before you get ther though...at your age you wont get work...it's the age that a lot of women retire at, you need to get some advice.
- SarkyLv 77 years ago
Why the heck do you think you may be "entitle" to anything at all?
Have you paid into the UK system?
Are you a UK citizen?
If I move to your country (wherever that may be) what would I be entitled to ??
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- TavyLv 77 years ago
Entitled to what? it depends if you have any qualifications. Your age is against you.
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- Anonymous7 years ago
Nothing.
