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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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Edp payment
I recieve the universal credit and been one the claimant that was 350of us that won the litigation .I now asking as it say that they going to pay us the edp through migration that was I now have read that the edp should be paid through migration and I have now read that edp was suppose to be paid from April 2024 and the…
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New Style esa, uc and lcwra
Hi, I'm new to all this benefit stuff. Fell ill in July 2023 with undiagnosed (still) vasovagal syncope. As I was self employed was advised to apply for new style ESA which I did, Was then advised to apply for UC. I've been awarded LCWRA but I have some confusion if I need to cancel the ESA and just stay with UC, or is…
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Switch from esa support to uc
I had letter to switch from esa to uc I have now done this online.done All the to do list.now had a message to say I have to go to the jobcentre in 2 weeks.I have read you have to do a commitment appointment.Thats fine but I haven't had what I need to take with me to this and my Anxiety is so bad thinking of this…
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Paying off budgeting advance loan early.
Hi all I have already got a budgeting advance on my universal credit, I've £202 left to pay off it then its finished, I'm wanting to pay this off early as I'm wanting another one petty much straight after, just wondering if anyone has done this before and got one. My circumstances haven't changed since I got the last one.
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SDP backdated for five years
Hello everyone, it's been great to be part of a supportive community. I know this question is asked a lot on here, and there are loads of people over the years who have experienced the same problem. But, I haven't seen anyone ask about this in 2024. I would like to ask if anyone has had recent experience (2024) of…
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Long holiday / benefits issue
I want to go to Australia to visit a friend, preferably for 6 months but after my research, 3 months is looking more likely. I am on universal credit (LCWRA, Housing costs fully covered) and PIP ( high rate daily living, low rate mobility). From what I have read, I can claim daily living component of PIP for 13 weeks…
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Seeking advice
I have wrote this before seeking advice just wondering if anyone has anymore advice on this as I can’t seem to find anything online Hi everybody, hope everyone is keeping well, I have a question and if someone could help me answer it I would really appreciate it. I am currently 24 years old from Northern Ireland and I am…
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October 7th - diary date
It is being reported that Parliament will be addressed by DWP ministers ( either Liz Kendall / Sir Stephen Timms ) regarding the government's plans for disability benefits on October 7th - a date for us all to note.
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Is this what we can expect
https://www.mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/dwp-taking-aim-long-term-29918568?utm_source=app How about starting on people who can work but just refuse to ?
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Pip review
Hi so I usually get standard daily living which From April 24 was £290. Received a text today saying I should receive my decision letter in so many weeks. I called them and the automated services told me I would be paid £405 on the 25th I’m guessing this is standard daily living and standard mobility. Would I be entitled…
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Labours Welfare Cuts
The recent cuts to the winter fuel allowance for some pensioners has now made me very anxious as to what else Labour may be planning to do in regards to welfare. They seem to be very vague as to what they are planning to cut in the welfare budget, I'm on P.I.P at present and also L.C.W.R.A and it's a constant worry as to…
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Is this site reliable?
I get emails from a website called Benefits and work guides you can trust, is this a reliable website does anyone know? I must have signed up to it at one stage just wondering how true their information is? Thank you in advance.
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anyone on LCWRA
im on ESA support group but with the migration looking to happen and when i get put on UC will i have to see someone at the job centre
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Carer's allowance
Hi, my son has just been awarded PIP and is in the ESA support group ( contribution based) . As his carer , if I was to claim Carer's Allowance would this affect his ESA payment?
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Genuine questions to ppl in paid work (or those wanting to start work) and also in receipt of PIP
(I’ve been thinking for many weeks how to start the conversation on PIP & means testing in a way that isn’t seen as scaremongering and I hope the following does so - mods feel free to reword parts that don’t sound so great) Obviously their are huge conversations going on right now on how to create a working society that…
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Hi, my name is Samsie72!
If I receive PIP and get a Housing Benefit with most of my rent being paid will my daughter be responsible for any rent
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Hi, my name is Taffie! Pension credits and property, any advice?
Hi, my wife has inherited half of her parents house in Spain as her father has just passed away recently and the other 50% is still in the name of her mother, her mother has said that she would like to donate her 50% share to my wife so that she owns the whole property but the mother in law has just been granted pension…
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Carers Allowance and PIP Review
Hi All, Sincere apologies if I have asked a question that has already been answered. I have looked around but there is no answer that directly addresses I can see and anxiety is getting the better of me. I would please ask if anyone knows the following: PIP is being reviewed. If the review goes over the award date (end…
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Industrial injuries disablement benefit
How much time does it take after being accepted for IIDB to get a medical assessment and can I have that assessment by telephone due to disability and my condition?
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Disabled and housebound pensioners
who naturally need above average energy, those with impaired mental capacity - there is a number of areas in which the winter fuel argument becomes Scope territory. My mum lived to be 95. It is grotesque to think of anyone demanding of her that she complete a form or get on the phone in her later years. Fortunately she had…
