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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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Carers Allowance and PIP Review
Hi All, Sincere apologies if I have asked a question that has already been answered. I have looked around but there is no answer that directly addresses I can see and anxiety is getting the better of me. I would please ask if anyone knows the following: PIP is being reviewed. If the review goes over the award date (end…
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Universal credit & gp fit note
hello so as my son carer appointee I start his uninversal claim for him as he has soesxail need was get child diabikty element on my claim now that all stop he had to claim his own easy said than done? I end up make app at gp surgery for him next day of his claim ahead we went in spoke about fit note my son do yr of none…
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Liz Kendall and DWP’s First Opposition Question Session in Parliament 7 October 2024
On the 07 October 2024, the DWP team led by Liz Kendall will face opposition questions for the first time. MPs must submit their questions three days in advance to give ministers time to prepare. These questions will be published on the Parliament website before the session for transparency. Given the significance of the…
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Benefit
I receive PIP and ESA benefits, and my illness is real, with a diagnosis from my doctor. I am also attending a language college to learn English, but I hadn’t reported this to the DWP. A few days ago, a compliance team scheduled an interview for me and said that I’m accused of being a student. After that, I received a…
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I'm 8 have point I'm need this 12 point please how to get
I'm 8 have point I'm need this 12 point please how to get
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Work and esa
I’ve been wanting to try and go back to doing home care work but I’m currently on esa support group and I’m confused by what this means? Does it mean I need a support worker to come to work with me? 2. Supported permitted work Supported permitted work is for people with a disability, illness or health condition who cannot…
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Hi, my name is Bestestwishes! DWP lost my sons photographic proof of ID. Who is responsible?
Whist making a PIP claim, DWP appear to have lost my sons photographic proof of ID. I sent his passport and Student ID with a letter from HRC and a covering note. They have scanned the 2 letters and uploaded them, so I know the envelope arrived but they say they dont have his passport or Student ID. Who is responsible for…
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Universal Credit Review & Pension Pot
Hello, I have just been contacted by Universal Credit for a review, they said to check I'm on the correct amount of Universal Credit. They called today & asked for last 4 months bank statements & photo ID. Is this routine as has me worrying? Over last year I've had a lot of health issues, Ive applied for PIP, but not…
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Carers allowance
Hi. I hope someone can answer my question? We have migrated from IS to UC had our first payment, I sent in a 3 month sick note & completed a UC50. I am on enhanced both elements of Pip ongoing my partner claims carers allowance. My partner has been awarded enhanced care Pip for severe mental health issues. He takes care of…
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October 7th - diary date
It is being reported that Parliament will be addressed by DWP ministers ( either Liz Kendall / Sir Stephen Timms ) regarding the government's plans for disability benefits on October 7th - a date for us all to note.
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Benefits!
Hi, I am new to the forum. I currently get Pip enhanced rate for both mobility and living. I am claiming ESA and waiting for an assesement. I want to do some online only part time study so went to my universal credit diary and asked if it would affect my benefits. They havn't answered, just made a phone appointment with a…
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ADP Appeal
Hello, New here to the land of Scope...found you when looking for an answer to a question and so glad I did! Has anyone been through the appeals process of Adult Disability Payment yet? I know it's still in it's early stages so there might not be many that have reached this point yet. The back story is this: I applied for…
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disability trust
A trust has been set up in my mother's will for my daughter, her grandfather whom she has never met is dying and has asked if he can leave a % of his estate to go into the Disability Trust set up by my mother. Can this be done, my understanding of the trust is that monies can be accepted into the trust from other people to…
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Hi, my name is Mariakie365! how long does it take to hear about SDP decisions?
how long does it take to hear about a decision for severe disability payments please
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Hi, my name is angh19! looking what grands are available while your on pip
Hi I'm looking what grands are available while your on pip I've been diagnosed with epilepsy I struggle day to day my specialist can't get them under control I've been advised to have radiator covers as I've cut my eye having sezuire and I need new carpet I'm really unwell at the moment can someone point me in the right…
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What do you think about people on benefits spending on luxuries?
Hi all, I'm new here. I suffer from severe anxiety, depression, possibly PTSD or C-PTSD, autism, dyspraxia and a speech impediment. I've been on ESA and PIP since I was a teenager (I'm 31 now), never had a paid job in my life, I've applied for countless jobs over the years and not a single one of them will take me on for…
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Does anyone else feel guilt for being on benefits?
I’ve been really struggling with guilt and paranoia these past few months. I claim LCWRA, and have done so for about two years. My guilt around benefits has seriously gotten worse as I have been struggling with ME/CFS for close to a year now and am going through test upon test about it, but to the point; I know I’m…
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Limited capability
Hi all, I know this is asked all the time. I got accepted for limited capability to work on the 9th April 2024 and my AP is 29th April to 28th May. I received my first payment today and was wondering if I would be due any backdated money. I have asked on my journal but they can't tell me. Thanks
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Hi, my name is Snap! can still claim housing benefit if I moved into my daughters annex?
Hello Can anyone advise please. I would like to move into my daughter's annex, which has its own living quarters, bathroom,two bedrooms and kitchen. It has its own front door, although it also has an internal door connecting the main hallways of both main house and annex. I want to know if I can still claim housing benefit…
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Industrial injuries disablement benefit
How much time does it take after being accepted for IIDB to get a medical assessment and can I have that assessment by telephone due to disability and my condition?