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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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Gentleman is going to court over Council Tax and UC.
Not sure if any one has seen this, tried to share but could only copy and paste. Makes for interesting reading and wish there was a petition as I would definitely sign it. A disabled man is taking a council to the High Court, claiming its new council tax reduction scheme is discriminatory and has left him in shock. Andy…
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Working with LCWRA
Hi I’m due to start a new job very soon and I’m also on LCWRA PIP UC and the housing element. I’m well aware when I got the job I’d come off UC, however I’ve had some on and off advice about still being entitled to UC. I will be earning 24800 a year. So I’m wondering if anyone can help if I will be still entitled to UC or…
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Three years of fit notes sent in to DWP - and no back date after assement.
Hello all. I have been sending in fit notes for 3 years with no gap, and the assessment has been messed up 4+ times by the DWP - I went for my assessment in December where by I was awarded LCWRA - and the lady that assessed me told me my payments would be backdated as she was aware i had been waiting 3 years for a face to…
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Any grants/assistance for carpets?
This may not be in the correct section, but I'm wondering if anyone knows of any grants or assistance for people on low income and/or disability benefits who are unable to afford carpet? It's a long shot, I know. With the freezing weather at the moment, and a whole heap of rugs is just not cutting it!
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Carpets
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Council tax
Hi Any advice would be appreciated .. myself and my husband both moved into our daughters property few months ago .. we both get uc and pip .. my daughter owns the property along with my other daughter both joint owners ..and pays full council tax .. would she get any discounts on the bill due to us being disabled and…
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Carers allowance
Hi I ment have received my carers allowance on a monday and only got £20 out of my full payment off £83.30 I just want to no why I've been paid under the amount I usually get can someone help me get this solved please thank you
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pension credit review
hi all i received a letter from pension credits saying i need a review am worried as nothing has changed with my claim has this happend to anyone else and how long did it take thanks
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Lwca
Hi Ive applied for this benefits 3 oct 25 ive put in 3 sick note they have received information regarding my health from my GP start of jane yet im still awaiting new any info u can give
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My Pension Claim for Major ill-Health.
I worked for Royal Mail until 2011. I took my pension 2018. I had an accident 2008 that led to early retirement on ill-health. I can no longer work. When I took my pension I was told if anything major happens to me in 5 years, which has like a diagnosis of cardiac failure and adenomyosis I should make a claim. Cardiac…
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Care contribution dispute
Hi all, I recently had a care assessment with my local social care team (greater london borough), and I have been awarded some hours of care — from a relative We are currently in the process of working out my expenditures and finding out how much the council might want me to contribute towards my care, I am feeling a bit…
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sos pls i need help! backdated sdp now on uc
hhello I'm new & I'm in need of some advice if anyone knows I'dappreciateany help or advice etc ....so I was on job seekers but was getting the top ups but even though i started to recieve pip enhanced daily living fr9m 2014 i never got the sdp until 2023 i was then moved to uc & given the transitional protection payment…
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Lwcra and new style esa
Hi posting here as we are unsure what happens after receiving lwcra. So my husband is on ssp and it’s due to end in the next 9 weeks from his employer , he had his work capability assessment just before Xmas and found to have lwcra and doesn’t need to hand in sick notes . Reading online it says he can apply for new style…
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Carers allowance and respite care
Hi Can anyone tell what "the rules" are regarding carers allowance and Respite. I claim ca for my adult son. He receives direct payments, including a respite budget. How many nights respite can he take before this would affect my carers allowance. Ive read some where that I have to provide care for 35 hours in a week and…
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Carer element of UC
My mum (71)claims her pension, AA (lower rate) and pension credits (as she claims AA) I am on UC, work 15 hours a week. My question is... if I claim the carers element of UC for her for being her carer (not carers allowance) does anyone know how this would affect her benefits? Which benefit would she potentially lose?…
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Benefits and work
Can anyone repost the Benefits and work about the new panel Timms has set up. For some reason I'm unable to copy link. One person is Jeff Banks ! , isn't he the fashion designer?
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New to ESA & UC - CONFUSED
Hi, I began getting ESA payments in October 2025 as my chronic illness has prevented me from working. I wasn't entitled to any UC as my partner had a job. I've had to move in with my parents to help care for me and we are no longer together. I changed the circumstances with UC and attended a meeting today where the agent…
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Housing/ benefits
Hi Me and my family are relocating from Devon to Worcester, could anyone please tell me the maximum housing benefit in that area? I'm currently out of work as I'm ill with Crohn's disease and claiming pip and universal credit/ lcwra. Another problem is struggling to find a rental property due to landlords not accepting…
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On ESA & had to move in with parents - now having to attend interview
Hi, I had to leave my job in October 2025 due to a chronic health condition and was put on ESA. My UC50 forms have been returned but not had any update as of yet. I received £0 Universal Credit and my appointments have all been over the phone. My circumstances have changed and I had to move in with my parents who are…
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Carer Allowance and Universal Credit.
I am currently on Carer Allowance and looking after someone, if I was to look into getting Universal Credit, would my Carer Allowance be converted into the Carer Element of Universal Credit or would it continue to be paid as Carer Allowance. I have other entaglements that specify Carer Allowance as a requirement, and if it…
