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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…
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NHS pension ill health
Hi, I’m new to scope and wondered if anyone can advise or has been in a similar situation. I’m a registered nurse on the NHS. I have history of anxiety and depression - treated with medication by GP. I also suffer from increasing, constant lower back pain. MRI in 2022 showed numerous things going on in my spine, such as…
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Hi, my name is Penjim! Would my son be eligible for carers allowance? Would my pension be affected?
I am getting Attendance Allowance and State Pension I am struggling to cope with managing to cope with everything my Son lives with me and is unemployed he is an Adult would I be eligible to have him as my Carer and and would he be able to claim Carers Allowance if so would my pension be affected as it is over £82 and by…
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Advice about moving
Hi, I was looking for some advice around benefits. Me and my partner are currently living separately moving around family members' houses, with no fixed addresses. This happened because the landlord wanted to sell the house we were renting. We found this out while I was leaving full time employment due to my health, with…
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Fact check - "Sickness benefits have increased by 25%" - Actually 4%
Reeves states the cost of sickness benefits has increased by 25% since pre-pandemic levels. Fails to mention that inflation is up 21% since 2019, so the actual increase to sickness benefit costs is actually 4%. And that is 4% after a global pandemic with long term health complications, and the 4.6% increase in the size of…
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Pip and esa benefits
Apologies in advance if as I expect this is a very hot topic and has already been discussed I’ve seen a lot of press today discussing major changes to the welfare system affecting people on benefit There’s lots of talk about white and green papers whatever they are ? but what I can’t find is anything detailing specific…
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On benefits - get cheap internet !
Anyone on benefits (including PIP in some cases) is entitled to cheap broadband / fibre via Social Tariffs !
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Hi, my name is landorhope! Has anyone managed to contact DWP by email?
hi all you lovely people I need dip to just send me a proof of my pension credit by email . I have sent a letter to FLast@dwp.gov.uk requesting all sent via email has anyone had successfully managed this ? Dodie
