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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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Pension credit guarantee credit
Looking for advice please? Is there a limit to your savings if you are in receipt of pension credit guarantee credit that would affect your housing benefit entitlement? I have read that the usual £16000 limit does not apply if you are in receipt of the guarantee credit. I get this because I get daily living enhanced care…
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Probate and council Tax
can anyone advise what I need to do. My mum has passed away and her house has now gone through probate and the 6 months grace period. The house is unoccupied and shall continue to be until sold. I currently receive UC, PIP, Housing and reduction in council tax. Until the property is sold the council now want me to pay the…
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Getting married
me and my fiancée are getting married in August and then I’m moving in to hers will that cause any problems or I’m I better moving in before we get married I’m on universal credit lcwrca and pip and she’s on universal credit gets carers element for me and she works?
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Hi, my name is Dunc! DWP have closed our ESA claim, is this right?
My wife and I have both been moved from old style ESA to New style ESA and UC(we both receive PiP ) DWP have sent me a letter stating they will no longer be paying the income related part ,we have never received a single payment or the transitional payment from UC and they closed our claim ,having spoken to both…
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Could someone please advise - council tax reduction
Hi so was getting 75% council tax reduction 2 years back, It went to 50% last year and I just found out yesterday that it’s now lowered to 25% help despite no changes in the household. I have health problems and cannot work on LCWRA currently. My partner stopped work to care for me. We have one child. They use to…
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Pip consultation
Pip consultation opens today till 28th of may it is so important for us to have our say i know its hard stressful but of we dont try whats the point will have to accept what they say and do
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Hi, I'm jlopez! Son has moved in to care for me, how will it affect my benefits?
Due to ill health, memory loss leaving cooker on etc. my son has always cared for me, but didn’t live with me, he has now moved in with me due to him worrying and wants to be here 24/7. I’ve been trying to get advice and I’m getting all different advice. I’m receiving UC. LCWRA, and PIP daily living component. I have a…
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Hi, my name is aharman64! Partner scammed me, what do I do for my UC review?
Bank statements..I have been asked to show universal credit 4 months bank statement I cash in my personal pension due to being with a partner who scammed me under my mental health.i don't want to be prosecuted or sanctioned what can I do or say?
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Digital ID
If you google 38 degrees you can sign this if intreasted
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Inheritance, buying a house and the savings threshold
Hi , first time posting but after a little advice please. I have been lucky enough to have inherited a large sum of money . Currently my son and myself live with my father but I am looking to use all the inheritance to purchase a property for us both outright. This would mean my savings would go back under the £16k…
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Universal Basic Income: What Would It Mean for Disabled and Long Term Sick?
I’ve been reading up on Universal Basic Income (UBI), as it’s something the Green Party, who seem to be gaining a lot of interest lately, would introduce if they were in power. Their proposal would scrap the basic UC payment and replace it with a flat UBI for every adult. My understanding is that UBI would replace the…
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I want to start selling my art again… but I’m on UC, PIP & LWCRA….
For years I’ve been unwell, I’m on PIP, LWCRA, and a little UC (husband works full time). When I was in my 20s I was an artist, something I did in my spare time. I’ve found myself drawing again, and people are taking interest. I’m looking at setting up maybe an Etsy shop. And going self employed this way. Beauty of this is…
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Hi, my name is pam1102! Would it be worth claiming carer's allowance?
hi I receive esa of £281.10 every fortnight which is taken off my universal credit each month. I get high pip for care and mobility but my partner who I don’t live with who is also on uc and low pip for care only. We’ve been told we should claim carers allowance as we do care and help each other as we both have…
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Care package
Good evening. I am awaiting a care package to be completed with social worker. I've had one visit but as its complexed my situation barriers and triggers a further 2 are needed. I was transfered from legacy benefits for managed migration to uc with lrwa element and transitional protection payment. Do they take into to…
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New claim for carers allowance
Hi. I have a 17yo who is on PIP. While they were at school I was able to work 29hrs a week, but since they started college in September (3 days a week), it has become increasingly hard to manage their needs. I took the decision to drop my hours to 2 days a week, meaning I can claim carers allowance once my wage drops. Does…
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Volunteering on disability
Will my money get stopped if I try to volunteer on lcwra and adp ?
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Hi, I'm RUBIKSCUBEBOY! Looking to start work, how much can I earn without losing my benefits?
Hello, hoping I can get some advice please. I am a 47 year old male wheelchair user, currently recovering from total knee replacement surgery on 8th January 2024. My 4th surgery in 4 years due to Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was made redundant 12th January 2024 and put in for ESA while signed off from work. My final pay packet…
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Hi, my name is Iain62! Am I entitled to any other benefits?
I recently inherited a 50% share of my late mother’s home. I was on Universal Credit (limited capability for work) I also get Adult Disability Payment. My Universal Credit was stopped after I inherited the house. The house is on the market but yet to sell. I get just over £500 a month ADP and nothing else. This barely…
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Carers allowance and esa
We were claiming universal credit until last year when we inherited. I cancelled our uc claim and my husband still gets contibution based esa and pip, and I receive carers allowance. A relative has told me we should have cancelled the esa claim when the inheritance came through, and that carer's allowance should stop the…
