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ESA
hi after some advice please my partner is on contributory esa and we both receive enhanced pip would my partner be able to stop claiming esa so she can claim carers allowance for me without it affecting her side of pip
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Pension Forecast
I was unsure where to post this as there is no specific category for my question? I can get my pension from January 2026 and my forecast is £243.55 per week = £974.20 every 4 weeks. Where I'm confused about this is, my forecast is £243.55 a week £1,059 a month a difference of £85 a month, if my pension is paid every 4…
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Universal Credit Review & Pension Pot
Hello, I have just been contacted by Universal Credit for a review, they said to check I'm on the correct amount of Universal Credit. They called today & asked for last 4 months bank statements & photo ID. Is this routine as has me worrying? Over last year I've had a lot of health issues, Ive applied for PIP, but not…
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Hi, my name is Willbow8_! Can I get pension credit if I have a small private pension?
Hi does anyone know if you can get Pension credit even though you have a small private pension, thanks.
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Hi, my name is ihavehadenuffofit66! Carers suspended while my sister was in hospital, is this right?
Any advice. My sister who I care for went into hospital for 14 days. My carers was suspended.and in it they said they’ve been told I’d taken a break in caring. Not true I was fetching laundry bk and forth, sorting out a temporary care package for her, keeping her bills up to date, cleaning her house and making sure on…
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Hi, my name is Tjaymco! why has another £60 odd been added to paying my rent?
I have recently claimed for bedroom tax exemption and my claim has been successful. My question is would that extra payment be added to my 4 weekly payments. It appears that it has been added towards my rent. I live in a council house and my rent was being paid in full already so why has another £60 odd been added to…
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Rent help..
Hi all Please can I have advice 🙏 my daughter has just turned 21 lives at home with me on high pip and uc, there is onlu 2 of us living in the house. I also am disabled and claim lwrca, I am named on my tenancy agreement with our local housing association my daughter is an occupant on my rent account. Uc had always paid my…
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Housing benefits and pip
Good afternoon Can I just ask for some information please , my son is 18 and works full time and I claim pip incaple to work and UC housing benefits also I have a son on pip too , I have told the local council my son works and they’ve seen a few wage slips , I messaged uc saying he works , does the council share…
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Will being medically retired stop me claiming benefits?
This discussion was created from comments split from: On oxygen 15 hours a day - can I get a rebate from the electricity?.
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Hi, my name is felicialong444! Where can I get help with flooring?
Hi my flooring in my hallway and kitchen needs replacing. I am on universal credit
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Disability benefits and studying at college in scotland
HI, I currently claim UC with LWRCA and ADP I'm interested in studying music at college. I couldn't find clear information regarding how or if my benefits will be affected so apologies of there's a sticky or thread already started I have missed. But any info on the rules would be greatly appreciated TIA
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Jus feels wrong. Can I appeal this? Losing transitional protection, moving from Wales to England
Hi, I have just been on the phone to the U?/C helpline and was told to send a journal entry to my case manager to explain the situation as soon as possible. I have just migrated from ESA where I received the Severe Disability Premium. This has been brought over to U/C as a transitional payment. However I am about to move o…
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Hi, my name is Juke999! can you please tell me if I am on the maximum benefits...
can you please tell me if I am on the maximum benefits,I am 64 years old I have just been taken of UC because I have had no payments for the last 6 months I currently get Eesa every two weeks £276 plus pip( daily living- standard) and mobility-enhanced My wife is on pension of 884 per month Thank you
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Council tax reduction/ support SMI help
As a disabled couple, then in receipt of Income Based ESA but now Universal Credit, We receive Council Tax Support from our county council. This covered 75% of our bill and would leave us with 25% to pay. In November 2024 we applied for the 25% discount for a person with a severe mental impairment, and were delighted to be…
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Lcwra
Hi just got reward lcwra put 1st sick note on October 22 2024 and get uc on 3rd every month am I entitled to back pay and if so how long dose it take to receive it
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Hi, my name is Pinkqueen123! I'm new here and I'm hoping someone can help me please as I'm worried..
Hi, I'm new here and I'm hoping someone can help me please as I'm worried sick and the pressure is building up. I have been awarded a lump sum from ESA due to an error which is over £16,000. I am about to apply for universal credit, do I need to declare this error as a savings or is it safeguarded for savings? I hope that…
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Leaving work due to ill health, would I be eligible?
Hi! Not sure if this is the right discussion place but hoping some people can advise. II'mcurrently on long term sick due to burnout, mental health and energy limitations from my chronic health conditions. I think the job, which I started last year, has affected this as it's quite demanding and full time. I don't think…
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Lcwra
I've just been rewarded lcwra after being on lcw howling does it take for my first payment to go through thanks
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Backdated SDP
Hi, first time posting here. I have a son who claims PIP higher rate for both living and mobility. Also gets ESA in support group. I am his appointee. He started claiming ESA in 2016 but moved out in 2019. We let DWP know of his change of address and that he was living alone but may need occasional overnight care. Nobody…
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Hi, my name is Willow201! I reach retirement age in July I have completed online application...
Hi I reach retirement age in July I have completed online application for state pension I received a letter the other day stating the amount I will be receiving which is £922 four weekly I did calculation for pension credit but do not qualify due to rise in state pension by £3 per week approximately. I am in receipt of PIP…
