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An introduction to Carer's Allowance
What is Carer’s Allowance and who can claim it? Carer’s Allowance is a benefit which is designed to provide financial support to an individual who cares for a disabled person, who is themselves in receipt of a qualifying disability benefit (such as the daily living component of PIP, middle or highest rate care element of…
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Industrial Accident - any experience of claiming ?
IIDB, Exceptional Rate CAA and Constant Attendance Allowance (exceptional rate) Does anybody have any experience of claiming these ? My claim is extremely complex and involves being prescribed a drug by a military doctor, 36 years ago that has had a devastating ongoing effect on me - when I was not in the armed services !…
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My sons Lcwra bank review
Hi, my son is on Lcwra, he had his bank statement review today,they all so asked if anything has changed, he told them that he has been diagnosed with lvl 2 autism. will this trigger a review ? I've tried Google and it says it shouldn't. I just wanted to double check Thanks David
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LCWRA reviews and what they mean for you.
Hi, I'm Billie. I'm Autistic, aswell as having ADHD & c-PTSD. I own/operate a claimant forum on another site (we also have some DWP staff on there as mods), which I don't want to link to, incase it breaches posting rules about 'advertising'. I just wanted to take the time to explain about the upcoming reviews for people…
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Hi, my name is aviostreasurehunter! Carer's Allowance Claim Issues
Hi all, I applied for CA in mid March 2026. I earn slightly over the threshold but my pension contributions take me well below. I was asked in the email to send my pension statements which I promptly did. In April 2026 I had a phone call from someone querying my work travel expenses. I anwered his questions and he told me…
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Access to work
So i got an email exactly one month before my access to work was to expire. I reapplied twice now and heard nothing back yet and now its due to in end in a few days and they're impossible to get hold of most of the time - Anyone else had similar experiences. I just realised you can reapply 12 weeks before but wasnt aware…
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Can I sell my DSA laptop?
Hello! I received a DSA laptop at the start of my studies which was around 2 years ago but have struggled to use it as much as I'd like to because it's huge. I believe it weighs around 2.3kg, and I'd much prefer a more lightweight one. I've found multiple laptops in my budget that have the specifications to run my…
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Strange phone call ... HAAS , DWP numbers concerning LCWRA
At 10:52 my phone rang and someone ringing from 0800 260 7000 started talking to me about my lcwra claim saying he wanted to get it all sorted out today . He claimed he had requested information from my doctors but i hadnt given access to my medical notes ( i was pretty sure i had ) we had a brief discussion about what i…
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Do I need to employ a PA?
My support team are pretty good, but the team leader is one of these unfortunate people with the communication skills of a certain plastic Duck with the late Keith Harris's hand up its bum. Therefore should I try and employ a PA to sort out appointments and stuff? There's also the issue that other residents tend to hog the…
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Are there any benefits I can claim?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Had a quadruple bypass, can I claim anything?.
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Good and Legal ways to increase your income when you receive disability element?
Also maybe PIP What can we do to increase our money without breaking any rules?
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Inheritance rules
I am named in a will that is currently going through probate. When do I need to inform DWP (pension credit) and the council . Is it now or only when probate granted and finalised? I am inheriting money and a half share in a property. I rent from the council. I keep reading conflicting information. I suffer with extreme…
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Carers allowance cancelled still getting payments
Hi, I recieved carers allowance for 3 months. On 2nd september I filled in an online form to cancel this as I have joined university with the start date of 2nd september. I have the email confirmation of this. On 19th september (friday before monday payment) I rang to confirm I was only getting 1 weeks payment. The man…
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Tribunal changed my paper hearing to face to face
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Am I entitled to severe disability premium?
Hi Can someone advise me please.. I retired 25.02.2026 I get full pension no pension credit (no entitlement) pip both enhanced full housing & Council tax benefit & industrial injuries benefit £93 a week .. live alone no one claims carers allowance. am I entitled to severe disability premium through my rent if so how do I…
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Why did they give it to me in the first place?
Hi new to the forum not good doing this but I will try . About 9 years ago my wife had 2 break downs in 6month. world turn upside down with two you girls to look after . The crises team where help ful the said about making a claim for cares allowance and there would help me with the form .I work so I filed it in got word…
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Pension credit and carers element
I am 80 years old and recieve my state pension and a small amount of my late husband’s pension, I recieve attendance allowance . My 60 year old son receives universal credit and looks after me 35 hours a week and receives the carers element. Does that mean I can’t receive pension credit
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Hardship payment on a Saturday?
anyone ever have a hardship payment confirmon a Saturday?
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Loans?
DO YOU DO LOANS
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UC Disregard of Capital & Critical Illness Pay Out
Hi all, I had an incident at home, when working on my car (no it did not fall on me) which resulted in me suffering multiple spinal fractures. It has resulted in me being disabled. I have an active Life Assurance policy, and I submitted a claim. I have just been informed that the claim has been accepted, and will pay out,…
