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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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I don't want to endanger her benefits, thoughts please?
Hello asking for my sister She went in to hospital for a routine operation, which went and led to serious complications and errors admitted by the NHS, of 11+ further operations. She was hospitalized for a year, in various hospitals, ending with re-enablement. Having left hospital she has a care package (which the council…
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Will caring for my husband affect the process of applying for LCWRA?
Hi, My husband receives LCWRA ( he was in support group ESA) only no PIP , I receive PIP enhanced rate daily living and mobility. I submitted two fit notes so far , and i want to know if I change the circumstance in my journal that I care for my husband for 35 hours a week . Would this affect the process to apply for LCWRA…
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Hi, my name is harrynt! - my council will not accept my certificate of entitlement to DLA
hi i am having problems trying to get a certificate of entitlement to DLA my existing certificate serial no [removed by moderator] higher rate of mobility it states it is an indefinate period, my council will not accept this can you please help [Removed by moderator] thank you
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Dwp only check bank accounts weather you have a huge amount of deposits in your bank,claiming benefits your not entitled to,and working and claiming benefits. Really they should clamp down on fraudsters,people like me can't even claim any other benefit because I'm not entitled to it.but people out there has brand new posh…
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Possible Inheritance and Pension Credits Effect.
Hi, I'm hoping someone can advise me, regarding an Inheritance, my Wife is due next year. It is from a distant relative and we have no idea how much it will be. Both of us are disabled and we are entitled to Pension Credits, AA, PIP, Severe Disability Premium and HB. All this means, that we receive about £200 per week in…
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Hi, my name is H0rizons21! Getting injuries benefit reinstated. Not heard nothing for months.
My partner was paid Indistrial Injuries Benefit for a fixed year. He is now worse than he was when he first applied and has now reapplied to get it reinstated. He has heard nothing for months. Does anyone know if there are delays at the moment? Thanks for your help.
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Hi, my name is abunebras1! Carers allowance change in main carer
Hello there i need your help please. My wife gets carers allowance caring for my little son and am not but both on universal credit. Do I still need to attend commitments and look for work. If I put myself as main carer for the kids as I have 10 years old, 8 years old and 2 years old so I put myself main carer for them do…
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Money worries
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Good news
From the reliable Disability news service, for those that are very concerned about upcoming changes,it seems the influential Man behind many policies and ideas actually Wants to give us a break
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Help claiming Carer's Allowance
I need help in claiming carer's allowance
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PIP APPOINTEE REMOVAL.
Hi, my mum has just been removed as my appointee after 2 years of financial abuse. I’m currently in a hostel that requires weekly rent. My pip was stopped whilst this went on, they said it should be resumed today. Does anyone know if it’ll come in by the end of the week? As I need it too otherwise I will be homeless for…
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Hi, my name is Kitty20! just a quick question I’ve COPD and suffer chronic back/leg pain.
evening All just a quick question I’ve COPD and suffer chronic back/leg pain. i receive pip and ESA support Group My 18 year old doesn’t work at moment and claims no benefits is he able to claim carers allowance? Or will this affect my benefits? Look forward to your replies thank you
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Carers Allowance and Element
Hiya everyone, ive recently been awarded PIP enhanced on both in October, my partner applied for carers allowance right after i got awarded and he also put down on his journal that hes caring for me he's just been paid 7 weeks worth of carers allowance to his bank (which were aware is the backdated sum) hes now wondering…
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LWCRA awarded
hi, I had confirmation that LWCRA as been awarded. Fit notes started in August 2024. The confirmation of the award was 2 days ago and the assesments was in nov. I’ve been told 2 different things…the award starts 3 months after I received a decision (2days ago) so money will be paid out til march 2025. And then someone else…
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ESA timescale from start of claim
Hi all Could I please have some advice as I’m very confused with regards to ESA. My husbands SSP stopped from the 7th Dec. I intially applied for ESA on his behalf on the 13th Oct but as his then fit note expiry date wasn’t until the 30th Nov, I was told to upload the new one on the link they had text me which I have done…
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Hi, my name is LucyBee! Will taking a lump sum pension affect my ESA payments?
I receive ESA and am not yet state pension age. I now have a very small pension due which I plan to take as one lump sum which will generate a tax charge for 75% of the value. Will this impact my ESA payment? I also work 15 hrs per week minimum wage.
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Been diagnosed with cancer, can anyone advise on WCA?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Awarded LCWRA and rewarded by LOSING almost £200 a month from UC.
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Question for poppy CT
Hi poppy hope your well I had a benefit check all OK anyways recieved letter today stating owe 509 as I had 6 thousand four hundred at time of assessment but 5 thousand 800 was payback from pip for change of law on March 20th 2024 I thought was disregard for a year ? So my council tax had stopped
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Claiming uc for extra bedroom
Hello, as above. I am moving home shortly as I need an extra bedroom for a carer to stay at night. I understand I must.log on and inform uc of my new address and rent amount. Do I do this.on my date.of moving or before this date and how do I claim for the two bedroom rate ? Simply.request in my journal.? I am in receipt of…
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Course advice
Hi, I currently receive UC as a LCWCA due to mobility, although I kept them up to date when I ended up in hospital due to another medical condition that I didn't claim for (it was unknown to me until I ended up in the hospital) currently I find myself thinking about doing some free courses online, just random ones to see…
