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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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Rule 37 set‑aside pip iidb uc lcw
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance from people with experience in complex benefit appeals. I’ve recently submitted Rule 37 set‑aside requests for multiple past tribunal decisions (IIDB, UC LCWRA, and PIP). At the time of the original hearings I didn’t have access to key medical evidence, and several records were…
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Only child feeling lost – dad had foot amputated, don't know where to start
Hi everyone, I'm an only child and feeling completely overwhelmed right now. My dad recently had to have his foot amputated due to diabetes complications. Neither he nor my mum can work, and there’s no other family around to help. I'm suddenly taking on everything myself with no money coming in, and I feel terrified. Could…
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Confused by ESA and LCWRA claiming
Hi all very sorry but could someone help me, i'm rather confused. I have been working full time and battling a few issues, PPMS (primary progress MS), Lumbar degenerate disease, post thrombic syndrome, copd and ulcerative colitis (now have a stoma). Ive gone on as much as i can but everything has progressed and i…
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Why moving from ESA to UC causes yearly reductions when rent is paid through UC
Many people who moved from ESA + Housing Benefit to Universal Credit have seen their yearly income fall, even when nothing in their personal circumstances changed. The reason is simple: Under ESA, your rent was protected. Under UC, your rent is taken out of your living money. How it worked under ESA • Housing Benefit paid…
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Severe disability premium
Good morning, can some one advise me thank you. My wife and i were on UC, my wife claim her pension 2 months ago,' mix age married couple' so my UC claim is Nil, housing is been paid, migrated a year ago from ESA Support group to UC 'LCWRA' after receiving letter to do so. Still reciving New style ESA. I am receiving PIP…
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Hi, I'm joannacrittenden! What do I do for money when child element stops?
I have a disabled 19 year old. I claim universal credit. She receives high pip level. & mobility. I receive carers allowance for looking after her. Now she has turned 19 the child element of UC stops. She is not ready to claim in her own right and doesn’t finish college until July next year . What do I do for money? Is…
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Payment date
If I'm due to get paid today Wednesday 2nd sep but the dwp had to recall my payment from going into old bank account on Friday afternoon and the following Monday was a bank holiday will I still get my payment on the Wednesday 2nd of September?? Please can someone help me
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How do I stop/end ESA?
Hello, I have been on universal credit and ESA for about 18 months but I am hoping to try get myself back out in the world and return to some form of work, probably just delivering for Evri and Deliveroo as I am unable to continue my trade due to my health. Do I simply phone up and tell ESA to stop my claim? I currently…
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Disabled long term. Pension and self employment at 55 hrs old
Hi, I started a new discussion mainly for this. I'm 55, was a single parent for 30 years and didn't get the opportunity to work due to having 3 boys all which are on the spectrum. They were lovely kids but dud need me to be around . I tried working but it didn't do them well. So, i dont have pensions. I'm 55 now so if I…
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minimum earnings and self employment and it's affect on my benefit
Hi, I've joined this community because I'm disabled and on Uc. I've searched for help and advice regarding minimum earnings and self employment and it's affect on my benefits. It's daunting and scary to make the leap when you rely on the support! I'm currently in touch with CAB and they are proving a little unhelpful. They…
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If we do get married would I loose all benefits even if we don’t live together
hi My boyfriend wants to marry me & he is 85 & I am 73 We are both quite set in our ways, with our own homes & households If we do get married would I loose all benefits even if we don’t live together?
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Scottish child disability payment
hi I applied for child disability payment for my son 11 weeks ago and I’m still awaiting a decision. How long did it take you to hear back? he’s away to be one in three weeks. I’m also wondering if we can apply for the UC side of it too and how is that affected if myself and his father are both working? Thanks in advance
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Is there any support out there i can get
Going through a seperation and spouse and pay the rent. she has decided to seperate as i cannot do a full time job due to my physical disability (causing lower back pain). She has asked me to move out and then she took up a mortage with our 2 children and i had to move out to stay with my sister and her family. Is there…
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Is anyone with Santander? That get carers allowance that hasn’t went in yet?
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Pension / universal credit
Hi there Was wondering if anyone knows the answer to this . I’m on income related esa ( well it was that before switched over to U.C) I have a small private pension . I’m looking to transfer money to it occasionally to top it up. Is this allowed ? Or do they see it as deprivation of capital? Thank you
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Hi, my name is belfast1962! Carers allowance for myself?
I live alone i dont have a carer i get pip and universal credit top rate can i get carer allowance for myself
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DWP Carers' Allowance - HELP!
Hi, For the years I have received CA, it's been four weekly. However, since living on my own (start of July), my payments became every 2 weeks due to 'admin' error. However, it has now been 17 days since I was last paid and there isn't any signs of payment. I will call CA today but it is like speaking to a brick wall, the…
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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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Medical cannabis prescription and claiming PIP
I suppose this might be a niche topic for this forum but was wondering if anyone is claiming pip or UC work capability elements and is using medical cannabis as one of their prescribed medications for a health condition? I ask because im thinking of doing this via a private doctor since it’s been legal in the uk since…
