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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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DWP issues driving bans to people on benefits after law change
I don't read the express but saw this on FB and couldn't help but read because what a sensationalist thing to say! It's true but only for those with persistent DWP debt who aren't repaying it etc, apparently. https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2221168/dwp-issues-driving-bans-people
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Can you claim carers Allowance and ADP
Just looking for a bit of advice. I claim ADP, both Mobility and daily living, and my wife is my carer and gets carers allowance for me. She has recently been diagnosed as having severe arthritis in both knees, and has been referred to both other orthopedics and physio therapy and will need at some point to have a knee…
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Best credit card for someone on benefits?
I'm unemployed and am on PIP and ESA. This would be my first credit card so I know a credit-builder one would be best, but what companies are the best? Many thanks!
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Was on Carers allowance and universal credit
Until yesterday I was caring for my mother and receiving both carers allowance and Universal credit. She suddenly passed away. I'm also on PIP. After informing the dwp they want to have an appointment later this month, regarding work. I'm 65 in August and physically unable to work, due to tremor in my hands, epilepsy and…
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Pip, universal credit
I keep hearing so much about reform and now labour going for people on disability benefits or universal credit , elections never used to bother me but now I’m panicking when someone mentions a new leader or or general election , how likely is it that my pip or UC will be effected ,lowered or even scrapped
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Is there any benefits I may be able to claim as I can't walk with out being in p
I have had an underactive thyroid for 22 years and doctors have never been able to stabilise it properly with medication. I suffered hair loss, and am in constant abdominal and back pain. I'm always tired and have gained a lot of weight. I have now been diagnosed with gallstones and find every day a struggle with the pain.…
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Need housing benefit evidence but family member withholding it
I am a pensioner with an adult child living at home. I cannot get housing benefit until I provide evidence of their income. They are witholding details. I think they could be on Jobseekers or maybe Universal Credit, but they refuse to speak to me and although I leave notes, they go unanswered. My entire pension goes on my…
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Worrying a lot about WCA and the Timms report
Hi everyone, hope this is the right place to post this, sorry if this should be somewhere else. I'm not really sure where to begin with this. I really need to get this off my chest and I hope someone might be able to help put my mind at ease. I've been reading a lot recently about the wca being scrapped following the…
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Benifits and inheritance
I have just been informed that I am to recieve an inheritance from a deceased friend (approx £25000). I am currently on UC which has an ESA element too (new style ESA) and also my housing benifit is covered. I have about £5k in credit cards payments to clear when it comes through, but still leaves me above the £16000…
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son turning 19 in July. What will happen to my Universal Credits, very worried
Hi - my is 19 soon (July), has full PIP & EHCP. Autism & ADHD. I am his carer, only work part-time, and his appointee, single parent. I have recently seen that UNIVERSAL CREDIT child and disabled element will be stopped for me. He was going to go back to college to do level 3 non-advanced in his course, but upon looking,…
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Hi, my name is tracy225! Want to try claiming benefits, can I get any help?
Hi I really need help im currently under the mental health team as I've had a breakdown. Been off work for a very long time and I want to try to claim but haven't got the head space for forms can u help plz
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Hi, my name is Southern!
I have been poorly and in and out of hospital last couple months since returning home I have realised that I haven’t been paid my pension credit since last payment in March I have had no letters and my finances haven’t changed at all apart from government increase to my pension and pip I am fully disabled and have been…
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Venefits
Hi im looking for some help . Im single and recive lcwra, standard daily living for pip and high rate mobility pip and also claim uc , my daughter also lives woth me who is 19 and works 28 hours a week would my benefits be effected if my daughters partner moves in who also works 28 hours a week Thank you
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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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When things don't work out...
Just for context, I've worked all my life. I enjoyed it. I'm a survivor of abuse and rape. Never made that my identity (just in case you think that). I recently tried to go from part time to full time and I've failed. It's made me ill, wish I've had stayed with my part time. I was trying desperately to move off needing…
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Hi, my name is chana. Looking for funding for a P-Pod chair
hello I am the mother and full-time carer of an 18-year-old daughter who has severe cerebral palsy. She is a full-time wheelchair user, cannot walk or speak, and requires 24-hour care. I am currently looking for funding to purchase a P-Pod chair (a comfortable, supportive home chair) for her. Could you please let me know…
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Self-employment and benefits
Is there any benefits I can claim whilst starting out in my self-employed business?
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Hi, I'm Logies! Haven't told DWP I have savings, will I be done for fraud?
I get pension credit, but I didn’t let DWP know I had more savings in bank accounts than I should have, will I be done for fraud?
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UC now my daughter is 18 and leaving full time education
I receive UC for my daughter, she turned 18 in Feb as this year and took her last exam today. Does this mean UC ends immediately and I have to contact UC? She receives PIP high for care and mobility and is unable to access work, especially without full support and the fact she does not leave the house without me. From…
