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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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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,…
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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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Viewing your benefits online
Hi, is their a way I can view my benefits on line, i,e my PIP account and my ESA Support group account??? I have tried through the .gov website but don`t seem to be able to find a account. Thanks
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Full state pension can I claim pension credit if I am on pip ?
I will receive a full state pension soon …i am in the middle of migration from esa support group with SDP to UC …presently I receive both elements of Pip daily care & mobility .i am on my own ..no one receives carers allowance for me…if I retain my pip award am I able to claim pension credit even with the full government…
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The Timm's Review and Pip/mental health conditions
Can I ask what other people's opinions are on this? Did pat mcfadden state that all people with mental health conditions would have pip payments stopped in the Timm's Review? Or is there differentiating between mental health conditions. Severe depression can affect people's lives greatly and be very debilitating. He seems…
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Carers’ Allowance Error - any advice please?
Hi, I’ve always been paid four weekly by DWP for my carers’ allowance as I’m my mum’s carer. My payments have recently been increased to £345. However, I received a payment yesterday (Thursday) for £172.90. I’ve spoken to Carers’ Allowance team and asked what on Earth is going on. They said, the £172.90 is back dated and…
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Retrospective backdated disabled council tax ?
hello seeking some advice please I have been living in my adapted house since 2008 following major surgery & rehab ( the adaptations were via local borough grant _ carried out b6 the borough council) I have recently discovered I qualify and always have qualified for disabled council tax reduction I wondered if any one…
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Final salary and benefits
I received a final salary and accrued holiday pay in May 26 after dismissal from work due to ill health and long term health conditions. I am currently recieving basic ESA awaiting results from work capability assessment and I have been claiming UC over the last few months due to only receiving basic SSP from work. I have…
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Hi, my name is Amandajp1979! Looking for remote work or benefits for my son
Hello, my son suffers from severe social anxiety and agoraphobia, this is only recently diagnosed he is 23 he lives with me. Is there any remote work he can do or benefit he can claim but I need to be his appointee. He struggles to talk to anyone, any help is appreciated
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Appointee bank account
Hello, I have a question related to my daughter;s PIP/UC., she has a learning disability and is autistic and is verbal but repetitive and talks only about topics such as dogs, cats and movies. Currently she is receiving her benefits in a joint account which is my name and my son's name. Reason being, we are a very small…
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Hello, help plz - I’m on LCWRA & son been awarded DLA, can I claim both?
Hello, help plz - I’m on LCWRA & son been awarded DLA, can I claim both? Misleading info on sites / forums states I can’t recieve both entitlements.. also does anyone have any info on if carers element is means tested / classed as income as I’ve recently quit my job to care for my son full time apart from his nursery days…
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Hi, my name is PaulTaraHarry!
Hello- Our son is 26 yrs old and has SMI status. My wife and I are live in carers for our son. My wife gets carers allowance and i work full time- I then work 135 hrs a week looking after our son. We applied for a discount from our local council but only received a 25% discount. Is this correct? i though as our son was SMI…
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Hi, my name is josey26!
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Hi, my name is Zhikar! Do I need to report a change in medication?
Hi doctor changed my medication but my condition is the same ..do i need to report it?
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Child DLA help please- my ex partner continues to withhold DLA funding from me
Hello I'm really looking for some help and advice ..We are a family with 2 twin daughters with complex needs who are 6, and a son who is being tested currently for autism who is 10.My partner and I have recently secured a lives with order for all 3 , on a 50/50 basis. My ex wife and I are separated so share care , I have…
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How will my adult son moving in with me affect my benefits?
I am an adult on benefits living in a three bedroom house. I claim UC, ESA and enhanced PIP on both elements. My adult working son stays with me two nights a week as carer and has said he would like to move in permanently but I don’t know how this would affect my benefits. Please can you advise?
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Lcwra waiting on decision
So I've been perusing this website for a few weeks now and I've noticed most people claiming lcwra component have been getting their decisions within days of their assessments. I am aware that a decision can take up to 3 months, but I'm wondering if me being 3 weeks post assessment is a bad outlook? I've considered phoning…
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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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Hi, my name is manucantona! What does it mean to have a compliance check?