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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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bank account
Hello, I have a question related to my daughter;s PIP/UC., she has a learning disability and is autistic and is verbal but repetitive and talks only about topics such as dogs, cats and movies. Currently she is receiving her benefits in a joint account which is my name and my son's name. Reason being, we are a very small…
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REFORM’S VIEW ON WELFARE/ BENEFITS
https://x.com/robertjenrick/status/2055323728939016628?s=46
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Universal credit not replying
They are not replying i want to provide information but i have payment suspension. Why give me 2 days to get what they need and i cant cope with too much in one go.They stress me to the point of breaking. I start to hurt myself agai and i was getting better slowly. They do it on purpose. I hate talking to them i cant they…
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Hi, my name is alanvic! Failed to declare property for pension credit
I have been recieving gaurenteed pension credit but I failed to declare 50% ownership of spanish property, what is the likely outcome
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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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Hi, my name is Paul1969Eric! Where can I get a grant for a new bed?
Hi I live in East Yorkshire and I am Disabled and need a new bed doula or 3/4 one . Does anyone know if I can get a grant for one
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The Department: How A Violent Government Bureaucracy Killed Hundreds And Hid The
https://archive.org/details/the-department
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Will this be classed down as a new claim?
I sent my husbands WCA50 form back on 19/11/2024 and i finally got a call from someone at the Health Assessment for my husband, she was more shocked that his claim goes back to 2024 and that judging by his claim he might be being underpaid from UC, she also said that she will phone him within 2 weeks to do a assessment…
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DWP To Hire Company For Surveillance Equipment
DWP advertising a £2m contract for vehicle-based covert ‘live’ surveillance cameras to spy on benefit claimantshttps://www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/2026/05/01/dwp-advertising-a-2m/
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Mortgage on universal credit unfair than rent
I have been told I have to much savings I said this is for house repairs if I need them . As a home owner if my house is sud standard the council can take it off me but universal credit said it's still savings . if you rent your land lord has by law as to keep you safe and warm . Not the case if you own your house .Should…
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2 months bank statements requested for housing benefit application
Southwark council requests 2 months bank statements for new housing benefit applications. Does this mean 2 months exactly proceeding and including the date of my claim (last 60 days) or does it mean the 2 complete months before the month of my claim? i.e If I apply on May 20th do I send complete statements for each month…
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Hi, my name is janeynew! What should my mum's minimum income guarantee be?
Hi everyone I am just checking the figures on my mum's financial assessment from the local authority re her contribution to care costs. She gets high rate attendance allowance and pension credit guarantee with the disability element. She also gets savings credit. Can you advise what her minimum income guarantee should be?
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Moved to UC without migration letter and on contribution ESA
Hi, hoping someone can advise it looks like I have been moved to UC without a migration letter or any notice at all. I was receiving a small amount of income ESA alongside contribution ESA I was in the support group, the income side was moved over to UC July last year as a couples claim and I continued receiving…
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DWP changed my address to "private and confidential"
So I got an email from my council asking me if I still lived here as they say the info the DWP shares with them has changed and now my address is listed as "private and confidential". Google AI says this is done during fraud investigations. Its not clear if that is true I havent been able to confirm it Now I am due to…
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Cost of living payments overpayment
Hello everyone hope all are as well as can be 😃 Right where do I start 🙄 Back when the cost of living payments were being paid. In Feb 2022 my partner moved in with me. I was the claiming New Style ESA support group, UC & had a claim for PIP ongoing. My partner had been claiming UC while waiting for ESA to be sorted but he…
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Rent £2158 higher than LHA rate
Hello, just wondering if anyone knows how this works with social housing and the UC housing element? My rent has recently gone up and for the first time it’s actually higher than the LHA rate for my area. My rent is now £2158 a month. I know LHA usually doesn’t apply to social housing in the same way it does for private…
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Hi, my name is Coraltam1! Change carers to severe disability allowance?
I wanted to know , if I could change my carers allowance , to the sever allowance , as my person receiving carers allowance , cleans twice a week for me but rarely turns up , plus numerous people I know , claim for family members , bur don’t actually do anything , I would prefer to claim an allowance , I could pay fairly…
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REFORM PARTY DECLARES A WAR ON WELFARE BENEFITS
The Reform Party have openly declared a war on benefits, particularly for those on benefits for health. Article here: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2197803/nigel-farage-there-will-be-riots-war-benefits-britain/amp He’s also said he doesn’t want people working from home anymore.
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Hi, my name is Scotslady2027! Can I do permitted work on ESA and UC?
Hello I a single woman and on support group ESA but also on UC.. ( get rent only ) and standard ADP for daily living and low mobility. Would I be able to do any permitted work.I don't know what i could do really but feel I'm rotting away! Maybe walk a few dogs nearby or something. Any advice welcome. Thank you
