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Sure start maternity grant.
I’m 30 +3 days pregnant and have applied for the sure start maternity grant. Has anyone had any experience with it and possible timeframes.
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MP John Mcdonnell
I sent an email to MP John McDonnell about the benefits cuts and the Mps. This is what he sent back- I think that the mounting concern and indeed anger about these cuts are pressing MPs to think again. We must do all we can to keep the pressure on. Please keep contacting your local MP to urge that the MP votes against…
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Hi, my name is pincer55! Will working after pension age affect my housing benefit and council tax?
Hi everyone ☺️ im a new member.
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Free NHS Percriptions and dental and eye care
Hii all im after some advice please On the nhsbsa website it says Who is entitled to help You’re entitled to help with your NHS health costs if your total take-home pay in your last assessment period was either: £435 or less £935 or less if you get an element for a child or have limited capability for work (LCW) or limited…
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Hi, my name is Ruby. On the verge of leaving my job due to ill health, any advice?
I’m on the verge of leaving yet another job due to my ill health and I think the stress of the job is making me worse. I have long Covid, asthma and struggling with menopause. I went part time in the hope of keeping working but spend every hour I’m not working in bed resting or sleeping. I’m at my wits end and so sick of…
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Hi, my name is Raj! Can I claim any money due to cancer, also being disabled?
I had pancreatic cancer & surgery was done December 2024. I have decided NOT to go ahead for chemotherapy treatment All my cancer was removed & so far has not spread to any other lymph modes. I am being monitored ever 3 monthly. I have been having pain on the left side of my chest. I am taking too many meds. Can I claim…
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LHA Allowance
Hi I am hoping someone might be able to help. I recently became entitled to the LHA 4 bedroom as my daughter has turned 16 and have other children. I currently live in a 3 bedroom. I contacted UC via the journal to ask if I need to do anything or if this is an automatic update, to be told that I would only be paid the 4…
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LCWRA and Pension
Hi, I hope someone can give me some advise. Very sadly after working for many years I have had to leave work and my condition will only get worse. I am in my middle 50s and the chance of me finding another job is almost 0. I applied for my work ill health pension application and have just been successfully. I have a…
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LCWRA backpay
I was finally awarded LCWRA since waiting since September of 2023 . My form was misplaced so I had to fill another. I was told it would be backdated from September 2023. All sick notes were sent in. I have put messages in my journal but heard nothing. Can anyone tell me how long does it take to sort backpay please
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Hi, my name is Prince123! i have a problem with uc. I am entitled to £1,750 per month as i am ...
Hello, i have a problem with uc. I am entitled to £1,750 per month as i am disabled and housebound but only receive £294 as they have deducted my wifes state pension and my new style esa. I only changed from esa as i was told this was the only way to claim housing benefit. My current rent is £975 per month and i have to…
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Council housing and Benefits
Hi everyone, Does anyone have any experience with applying for council housing and being on benefits? I have LCWRA and UC and I’m worried when applying for council housing they will stop the benefits. Does anyone know if they do this? Thank you
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Just my thoughts
If Labour are determined to encourage people into work and make it more beneficial financially, why don't they start by not deducting Carer's Allowance from Universal Credit. People are often caring 24/7 and have nothing to show for it financially.
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Right to buy
Hi there, I need guidance, I am disabled and receive income related esa in support group and PIP. I have been offered my flat through right to buy scheme and live alone. My fiancé has offered to help with a large deposit gift. My question is will I lose esa benefit ? Would deposit gift be considered capital or disregarded…
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ESA -maternity allowance- UC
hi I try explain as much as I can I was on ESA around February 2023-January 2024 But at this time I received backdate maternity allowance so I had to pay back all esa money since June 2023 to January 2024 And since June 2023 I am on UC I look after my baby and I’m not able to back work because I spoke with my doctor and he…
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Hi, my name is Debsmith67! hi can I claim carers allowance and carers element if I get sick ...
hi can I claim carers allowance and carers element if I get sick capibility
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Hi, my name is MichaelThomaides! Can you please share a certificate of entitlement form to fill ...
Can you please share a certificate of entitlement form to fill out by email?
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Hi, my name is geolaw!
Hi could I get free council tax if I use a rollator to get around at home. I get uc and new esa and pip higher for mobility and standard for living ?
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Hi, my name is Bilbuk! Iam in ESA support group and have not been asessed for a couple of years...
Iam in ESA support group and have not been asessed for a couple of years. I receive PIP and its enhanced mobility. My PIP is for unlimited time. I receive Housing benefit and I top it up. I was retired early on medical grounds in Teacher's pension. My private pension is considered as they calculate my HB award. Do I have…
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UC and LCWRA reclaim within 6 months of closure due to money
I was medically discharged from the Army in 2013 and have been unable to work since. I have never been able to claim UC until Aug 22 due to all the online calculators, CAB etc having incorrect information about discounting my Service Attributable Pension (SAP) as income. In Nov 24 I reported that my money had gone over the…
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Joint bank account
Following a tricky week helping my elderly parent with a scam situation, she has asked me to be a joint account bank holder with her, so that i can support her and call bank etc. i have tried to find information on this and if her having a joint account will affect her benefits. I myself will continue with my own bank for…
