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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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hey
anyone get moved on to new style ESA get it every 2 weeks but take it of my uc so after my rent of and 600 new style ESA leaves me way 499 and my 290 pip
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SDA - 7 years backpay, help.
OK, I have received some money from the DWP – 7 years worth of SDP that I should have been paid to me from 2018. It is quite a sizeable amount of money. Question is, what can I do with it? Do I save it or spend it? As I can only have £6000 in savings, I’m having trouble on where to keep it. It is, by rights, my money to do…
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New State Pension
Hi, many thanks in anticipation of any advice received. My wife is eligible to claim her new state pension from next March. On looking on-line at the application form I was somewhat troubled by some of the questions. Even if you have never lived or worked abroad it looks as though it requires you to confirm every home…
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Council Tax Problem
Hi everybody I thought i’d look for some help here. My council tax is due on Monday and I don’t have sufficient funds in my account to pay it. Even if they give me the 7 days notice it won’t help as I need 14 days which is when i will next recieve PIP. So what will happen to me I cannot possibly pay a whole year’s worth in…
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Deductions
Hi hope um writing this in the correct place.ive now done the managed migration (was in support group) assumed all these yrs i was on ir esa but i was on both. My question is,now this is new style esa,will i get deductions from the uc?(ive not been paid yet) i dont understand the P60U form.it says so much is taxable—(less…
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Changing car and tax being entitled to the 50% discount of vehicle tax on new car
Hi I am getting a new car (second Hand ) and i need to apply for 50% of vehicle tax, but the old car has got that already and I will cancel that tax, but my statement of entitlement has a stamp on from the DVLA and the registration number of the old car, stating that reduction was applied to the old car. So how do I change…
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What benefits will I loose
I am disabled and live in a rental flat. I get both enhanced mobility and care PIP. I am receiving ESA and Universal credit (standard allowance,housing,limited capability for work and transitional protection). My daughter and family have asked me to move in with them when they buy their new house. They have a ground floor…
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Private (non NHS) diagnosis no longer accepted for PIP or UC Health element claim?
I found this comment by a poster in a topic on the benefitsandwork forum website - There was no-one in his health authority at the time who could do a full autism diagnosis - the doctor was on long-term sick leave - (they could only do an indicative one) so it was followed up by a private one. I have heard that a private…
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Hi, my name is leeann06! what sort of help can o get please?
hi I am recently out of a marriage and has no fixed address I am also currently on the sick due to mental health what sort of help can o get please I’m on universal credit but not been on there long enough to get an advance payment and at present I have bills that are just getting to much please can someone help thankyou
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PiP contact me
I had this text this morning . Is it standard or should I be concern i may need to see a assessment person. Thank you in advance for your help. Thanks ....... We still have your PIP form and will be progressing your review as soon as we can. You may still need an assessment with a health professional. Your PIP will…
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LWCRA + UC earnings from PAYE whilst registered as self employed + SIPP & expenses
Does anybody have experience being on LWCRA whilst registering as self-employed and undertaking temporary short-term PAYE roles ? Do self invested pension contributions reduce calculated earnings from PAYE? Do self-employment expenses from that period also reduce the calculated earnings from PAYE if no self-employment…
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Carers Allowance - Updated a change
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. I started a new job on Monday and have updated carers allowance just now. My earnings every week will be £161 - therefore under the threshold. However, after I submitted the change it said I need to send in (by post!) payslips. I won't get my first wage/payslip until next Thursday (3rd…
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Pip tribunal
I applied for pip on 10th July 2024. I got 0 points and then awarded 2 points at mr. I sent off for tribunal on 2nd January this year. I have an inoperable (due to its location) slow growing brain tumor and thyroid issues that are currently under investigation. These both affect my daily life greatly and my husband looks…
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Hi, my name is LadyMalta! can I claim carers allowance?
I am on full AA. Allowance and need 24 hrs care, I am in the falls clinic, Breathing space and cannor walk unaided unless accompanied by my husband. also have underlying entitlements need help with toilet falls in the night. should this be enough for a carers allowance we are bot 86 yrs old
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taking 670 pound off my first payment, is this right?
so there taking 670 pound off my first payment cause got 440 esa and 220 new style esa so leaves me 397 to last months is this right
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DWP review
Hi DWP asked me for 4 months bank statements , passport for id and my tenancy agreement or rent book.i rent of my Mum and haven't always paid through the bank for the last few years although first fee years I paid through the bank stating it as rent. I'm really anxious cos paid in cash - anyone related to this or have had…
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Hi, my name is Gilbert33! I hope you can help my partner is disabled one were on us with carers...
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Hi, my name is Abdul. is there a DWP email to change appointees?
Hitherto my mother has been managing my younger brother's affairs including financial management. My brother is a down syndrome patient and my mother is now very elderly and sick. I cannot get through via phone, so I'm looking for an email address at DWP and DLA that I can write to, to advise of the changes of management…
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New style esa
Hi, we migrated to UC from irESA support group. We did the id check at the job centre where upon my hubby was told he wouldn't have work commitments and neither would I because I'm his carer. We've had a letter today stating he has to attend an interview. Could someone tell me what to expect please. My hubby is so stressed…
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Hmm. Does next week's bill have any chance of passing?
Looks like Bill no chance of passing next week pm is sending out threats now back us or get out
