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Hi my name is Luke
I get lcwra and pip due to my disability will any of them stop in the next few months as I’m worried
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DWP reform - where we are now (on 8/3/25) & possible steps once gov makes official announcement
(message to the scope mods - I know there’s a lot of threads right on the news & rumour onslaught from the media for the past 6 months (those of us who have been following things closely have had their MH totally trashed as a result and even well known disability journalists and activists on social media are reminding…
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Media lashing out on disabled people
On my Facebook feed, clip from talk tv that presenter Julia Hartley brewer hitting out about people on Pip , that they can work but choose not too. This woman is vile, She knows nothing about pip that you can work and claim it. It's very hard to claim. She mocks mental health issues, young people again . I have seen her on…
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Hi, my name is bluemoonrising! backpay from the DWP.
Hi I had phone call from dwp saying we are owed money because my wife claims carers allowance for me cos I'm on pip.In 2022 my wife was awarded pip but I didn't claim carers allowance cos I didn't think both of us could claim for each other then a lady rung saying that after looking at our claim I should of recieved carers…
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PIP and Group Income Protection
Hi - does anyone know if being awarded PIP could affect Group Income Protection? It says on the policy Employment and Support Allowance will be deducted. Can PIP be deducted too? I am longterm off sick with EDS and associated disability.
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Stopping Benefits
I see and I hope I'm not seeing things that the government has decided to scrap the benefit cuts for certain people. If your a couple and one of you work and earn £17000 a year, your partner can still claim benefits. But what will happen if your a single person and claiming benefits, it would be very unfair if they cut…
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Does any cut in LCWRA apply to existing claiments straight away or over time when next reviewed
Does any cut in LCWRA apply to existing claiments straight away or over time when next reviewed
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How benefits are effected after marriage, (when one individual is working!)
Hello everybody! I would like some advice about how benefits are effected once you're married. My husband is receiving UC, Disability Living Allowance and Housing Benefit. He was also claiming PIP up until a few months ago before the council stopped it, (a decision that's currently being appealed!). I am working and earn…
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Moving from housing benefit (hb) to uc
Im currently on housing benefit but in the middle of moving to uc. My current hb is paid directly to the landlord. Does anyone here have their uc paid direct to landlord? Is it straight forward? And if not how do ppl give paying the landlord directly, does it tell you what period it is for extra?
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No state pension
Hi, I am a carer for my brother in law who is reaching 66 in September. I have just received the letter to say that he will be receiving a lower rate of ESA from August 31. He receives higher rate PIP but no other benefits. He is not entitled to a state pension as he has never worked. He does live relatively independently…
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Labour doubles down on slashing billions from DWP's disability benefits bill
Not to be a worrywart, but this was posted in Big issue 16-1-25 https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/dwp-disability-benefits-bill-high-court-ruling/ and now there is a new link on Facebook Disability something facebook page, lost the link, but it says this has been confirmed to go ahead despite a court ruling? It…
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Work capability assessment under scrutiny
Hi Im currently on lwc and not on the monthly payment part. Last july my condition changed mental health my dr gave me a sick note and I filled in a uc50 form. Up till now ibe had no information why my claim taking so long for as new assessment. My case manager rang me today said my case still with the health professional…
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Change in circumstances
I've recently put a change in circumstances on my UC journal, as my mental health has declined further and I couldn't see a place to declare my fit note. I've now since been notified that I have a review on Saturday. I'm not sure if it's due to the CIC or the one most people are having when you to declare bank statements.…
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What the point
What point government hate people who have disabilities they don't care what the cost, rising cost and cutting benifets I would work but can't and feel like the don't understand I can't leave home because of my disability I am unable to do any thing. Can't afford carers can't afford nothing , I just giving up now and gonna…
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Gambling (spread betting)
Spread betting in uk is classes as gambling- can you gamble within the 3000£ investment and stay within the saving asset cap and spend your gambling winnings if they don’t take you over the 6000 saving cap. 3000 investment and 3000 gain/win but your doing this every month would this be allowed?
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Hi, my name is kiwisue!marrying a self employed man on low wage. How will this affect my benefits?
I have 2 toddlers and baby on the way. I am marrying a self employed man on low wage. How will this affect my benefits and councel tax
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not being racist
not being racist but just seen this £6 Billion in Benefit cuts, mostly people with disabilities …£6 Billion spent on Refugee Support for Zoo visits ,Tennis lessons , Free Playstations and many over freebies. makes my blood boil
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Access to my Gateway
Hello people I hope I've done this properly and I'm in the right place, I'm confused where to post ! Thank you to the people who answered my last query. I am always confused as I have a cognitive problem,sorry But can someone help me with this gateway thing. I spent hours trying to make one, I uploaded my driving licence,…
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Help with moving from lcw to lcwra
Hello everyone. I wonder if anyone has any experience of dealing with this... I have been on lcw for over 2 years. My assessment date was due last July. I queried with my work coach what was happening and she said they had assessed me but had just left me on same. I had no assessment and my health condition has…
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Hi, my name is glenn1967! Taking a lump sum from partner's pension, how does it affect benefits?
hi to all, I need to ask someone in the know regarding new style esa and withdrawal of my partners uncrystalised pension which she wishes to cash in and take a lump sum, The amount is 11400 and 25% is tax free! Great ! We are aware that the remainder is taxable at hmrc , My question is that my partner is on contribution…
