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Hi, my name is Staffs212! I’ve just joined the community as I’m fast approaching pension age...
Hi everyone. I’ve just joined the community as I’m fast approaching pension age, early but it’s still approaching. I’m looking for some wise advice from anyone who knows about pensions and benefits. I currently receive ESA, LCWRA, U/C and Pip higher rates in both parts. I’ve just put my application form in to my GP to…
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Hi everyone
I just claimed my full state pension would you know if i would be eligable to see if i could claim pension credit or can you only claim pension credit if your are claimimg dissability benefits.
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Attendance allowance
Hello I hope I'm doing this right as it's my first post. I have an attendance allowance tribunal coming up and I'm wondering if anyone has ever had to go there. I'm getting help from the consultant around my physical illnesses, but I need help to write my submission around mental health, stress depression etc Can anyone…
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Hi, my name is lizzy66! Can anyone tell me if I may be entitled to pension credit I get my state...
Can anyone tell me if I may be entitled to pension credit I get my state pension next month which will be £ 221.00 per week . I get pip enhanced rate for both mobility and daily living. I have been told I may be in titled to pension credit because I am disabled if so does anyone know the amount you get ?
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Declaring increase in rent to UC
Hi, I'm currently in receipt of UC ( LCWRA group) and receive LHA in my UC for rent on a private rented house. About 18 months ago my rent increased by £150, but as I was already at the maximum LHA rate as it didn't cover the rent on my cheaper rate let alone the new one I didn't declare it ( or know I had to). As 18…
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Universal credit migration notice letter from esa income-related support group support
Need help Im on esa income related & the support group since I came down with my illness & had to give work due to my disability & long term illness But I received a letter that my esa was ending & I have to apply to universal credit migration notice by 29th May But when I try to look into it's online I'm not pc technical…
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Migration and transitional protection.
Good moaning everyone. I have a situation I need help and advice with. I have transitioned from old legacy to uc through migration a week ago. I am or was on sdp,esa, support group and enhanced pip, housing benefit Luckily my pip is valid until 2029. I rent a one bedroom flat which was calculated at 1146.86 per calendar…
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Hi, my name is kathtodd46! my son via me as his appointee just had the work capability assessment...
Hi my son via me as his appointee just had the work capability assessment on the phone. He has autism and severe mental health issues. I had prepared for the assessment but it didn’t go the way I thought. I am afraid he failed because I struggled with my words (I have ME/fibro and anxiety issues) I really am very worried 😟…
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Hello! What help am I eligible for after my wife left?
I’m Steve and I’m new to this community, so I wish to say hello and thanks for having me here. I’m a disabled person with heart failure and have just had my wife leave me only a few weeks ago after 20 years of marriage. Just need a community of like minded people to chat to and see what I am eligible for as I can’t get a…
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now way
Rachel Reeves to announce further benefit cutsLiz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, was forced to seek further cuts after the Office for Budget Responsibility rejected her welfare savings estimate
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Son gets care allowance for me
MMy Sdp stopped they take care from my benefit is that correct
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Carer's Allowance help required.
I suffer mental and physical health conditions, receiving the highest rate PIP daily living and mobility components. In June 2024 my (non-resident) carer realised that she would be eligible to apply for Carer's Allowance because she consistently puts in more than the 35 hours per week for the year or so she has been…
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Dont forget the Carers!
With all the discussions regarding how the changes that Labour have announced to disability benefits affecting the sick and disabled I just wanted to point out that Carers will also suffer with all this. If the PIP daily living change regarding the 4 points is brought into law and people start to lose their PIP daily…
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Hi, my name is sammy1111!universal credit
II earned from my job approx 700 pound this month resulting in me not getting anything from universal credit 0.00 I thought there was a platform where u were allowed to earn so much before deductions .is it worth working?????
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Hi, my name is Stilts1968! I have been told my universal credit has stopped and can no longer claim.
Good morning all. I have been told my universal credit has stopped and can no longer claim. What am I to do as I relied on this to survive. I told UC that I now have a partner who is 72years old and on a state pension. Everything has stopped. This is not fair. My partner has worked all his life for this pension, now he’s…
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Attendance allowance
I care for my father who has Louis- body form of dementia. He gets an attendance allowance once a month and a part of that not all is deposited into my bank account towards expenses toiletries sanitary products etc So obviously when it comes into my account it's just my dad's initials and not AA as on his statement. I have…
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Overpaid council tax, how do I get it back?
council tax support while on UC an utter joke . I'm referring to the process of receiving the deductions : While on UC in full employment , the council tax is automatically taken in full every month from my bank account. As the tax department is linked with DWP and aware of your earnings . Now , I'm self employed and there…
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ESA Contributions Support Group and PIP Enhanced both
Hi. How will all this affect me? I do have at least four sections 4 points or above on PIP but I am due to be reassessed in 2027. I currently have Enhanced on both. I have a huge list of mental health and physical diagnosis including ones that are lifelong and affect me hugely. I have support from the CMHT. Will I lose my…
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Want to gain access to private pension under ill health
hello my names Adrian I’m 50 years old For years since I was 21 I’ve suffered with my lower back dragging my left leg about but managed to carry on working feeling young an fit. I used to work for an insurance company who was absolutely brilliant with me with my health an time off work ,I had several job adjustments an in…
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Benefit stops & Spending an inheritence
Hi my name is shelleypt I'm currently in receipt of ESA contribution PIP housing & council tax benefits. I'm due to receive an inheritance I understand I will lose housing & council benefit until this money reaches (£16000 tapered) £6000, is this correct? What am I able to spend the money on so I do not fall foul of any…
