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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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court case
whats story way courts they lost a wca case today dwp said Responding to today’s verdict, a government spokesperson said: “The judge has found the previous government failed to adequately explain their proposals. As part of wider reforms that help people into work and ensure fiscal sustainability, the government will…
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Hi, my name is rustyrocky! recovering from a stroke (my third). Applying for benefits is very new
Hi All, I’m recovering from a stroke (my third). Applying for benefits is very new to me. My family have applied for benefits on my behalf. I have been accepted for LCWRA. I’m still waiting for a decision on PIP, the application form was received on 21st November and I had a phone interview on 30th December. When should I…
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Budgeting Advance Proof?
Hi Im looking to try and get a Budgeting Advance as my cooker has broken down and I have no £ to pay for one untill 17 days times, What proof what I need to show them to have the advance, do I need to send in back statments and proof of purchaces ect also it says You'll also need to have earned less than £2,600 in the 6…
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Disregarding an Inherited Property
Hi, Myself and my sister are joint executors and beneficiaries of my late Mothers estate. My sister receives Universal Credit. My Mother left myself and my sister a property worth approx 360k and 130k cash. We plan to sell the house and split the proceeds along with cash, 50/50. My question is in two parts, firstly: My…
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Ellen Clifford
Hi, does anyone know what happend with the ongoing court case involving Ellen Clifford? I'm sure I read or heard somewhere she was in court either yesterday or today regarding the benefits changes and if they were lawful, much appreciated.
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Sickness or disability benefits
I'm confused.Someone mentioned and I can't remember where that only sickness benefits would be affected not disability benefits.I am on New Style Esa and U.c and was previously in the support group when I migrated.So which of the two am I classed as?
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Hi, my name is ANNIEC123! I have a family friend with learning difficulties.
I have a family friend with learning difficulties, he has never been able to work and is in his late 50's. He claims PIP AND ESA (or whatever it used to be called) and has been for decades. He has now moved into a family unit with a carer as his family can no longer care for him. I am trying to get "housing benefit" to…
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Cold weather payment
Good evening everyone,could some one help me,I am receiving universal credit with lcwra but I'm little confused with the eligibility as to if I am entitled to cold weather payment, thankyou.
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IS PIP BENEFIT BEING CUT?
Hi everyone, I haven’t been paying much attention to the news lately, but I caught a tiny bit of the end of a chat on GMB today where Susanna Reid was asking if PIP is being cut. It’s left me very anxious. Does anyone have any factual details? I’m barely coping on PIP as it is.
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Pension lump sum
Hi everyone, I have withdrawn a lump sum from my pension previously last year and paid off debt with the whole amount i received, this was reported to UC and was allowed, and i was receiving SSP as well at that time. HMRC did deduct tax from this lump sum at source which is standard policy and I'm due this tax back at the…
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PUZZLED ABOUT MY HOUSING BENEFIT AWARD
I started to get my state pension last month (Dec 2024) and applied in September 2024 for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit. My pension and pension credit hit my bank account on time while my Housing Benefit got done today - I called them to know why the delay. Anyway I was told my entitlement is £218.63 per week, same as…
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Benefit help
hi could someone please help with advice as it’s a minefield when trying to find out non dependents deductions.. I currently live alone and claim UC council tax benefit and work capability element my 16 year old son and his pregnant girlfriend want to move in with me due to unforeseen circumstances. He works but earns…
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How does a workplace pension effect housing benefit and council tax
Hi , I have a quick query that I cant seem to find an answer for. I live in rented accommodation and expect to till I die. Therefore I will need to claim housing/council tax benefit when I retire, I live on my own and am not on a great wage and the government workplace takes money from my monthly pay that I really do feel…
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Waiting for my assessment
Hi there , I wrote some time ago about my capability assessment, I've been on lcw since a year passed Oct, also submitted fitnotes with out gabs , since a year this Jan 15th the assessment agent have said I've been waiting a while now, they asked me to ask the universal credit to send them a sc1 or sc3, over to them to…
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Benefits
I've just read what this EVIL Government is planning now, cutting benefit payments. How the f*** do they expect us to live, targeting the poor, elderly and disabled people. Most off us are just getting by with whatvwe receive, I guess they don't care and want us to live, why don't they target the rich people.
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Hi, my name is buttercup22 Advice and help needed please about Migration letter
Hello, I am a full-time retired carer for my two disabled daughters who are both on the high rate of PIP and have now received migration letters. Please advise me of what to expect. I will be very grateful
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Hi, my name is gayle1986! Had my work capacity assessment last week. How long before a decision?
hello I’ve just had my work capacity assessment last week and I was just wondering how long it takes for a decision , and if I’m seated will it be back dated my 1st for note started July 2024 and has been every month since . thank you
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Lcwa
Assessment done told lcw no entitlement extra money have been on benefit since before 2017 I undurstand this is correct decision by dwp ?
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Council Tax/Carers Benefits
I have been a carer for my mother for a number of years and in full time employment. My mother is currently funded by the council where a carer comes in 4 times a days. However, there is no night package and I also cover during the day equating to 35 hrs + each week on top of my full-time job. As her son/carer am I…
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Carers
If I started to go back to carers allowance for my husband would I still have to go To work commitment as we have had to migrate to uc but my husband has been Told he can get the new style ESA but I have to go work commitments I’m getting pip to I no this doesn’t count my husband who has a number of health conditions…
