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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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Halifax to Lloyds
hi all, Halifax are switching completely to Lloyd’s but the bank account details such as account number and sort code will stay the same. because that info is staying the same, do I not need to let the DWP know that my bank has changed name from Halifax to Lloyd’s, please? I can’t remember if I had to tell them the bank…
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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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Equality watchdog completes draft report into ‘unlawful acts’ by DWP
Equality watchdog completes draft report into ‘unlawful acts’ by DWP and its Conservative ministers The equality watchdog has completed its draft report into allegations of unlawful treatment of disabled benefit claimants by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), two years after the inquiry was launched under the last…
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My sons Lcwra bank review
Hi, my son is on Lcwra, he had his bank statement review today,they all so asked if anything has changed, he told them that he has been diagnosed with lvl 2 autism. will this trigger a review ? I've tried Google and it says it shouldn't. I just wanted to double check Thanks David
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LCWRA reviews and what they mean for you.
Hi, I'm Billie. I'm Autistic, aswell as having ADHD & c-PTSD. I own/operate a claimant forum on another site (we also have some DWP staff on there as mods), which I don't want to link to, incase it breaches posting rules about 'advertising'. I just wanted to take the time to explain about the upcoming reviews for people…
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Hi, my name is aviostreasurehunter! Carer's Allowance Claim Issues
Hi all, I applied for CA in mid March 2026. I earn slightly over the threshold but my pension contributions take me well below. I was asked in the email to send my pension statements which I promptly did. In April 2026 I had a phone call from someone querying my work travel expenses. I anwered his questions and he told me…
