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Housing benefit
Hi all Just wondering if anyone would know what the max housing benefit/element is for a one bedroom property in Worcester Worcestershire please? Thankyou š
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Hi, my name is crisismum! Starting full time work on CARERS ALLOWANCE
Hi , Hope you all are well My husband is an active member on scope and have spoken highly of this forum and asked me to start off a conversation . He has long-term conditions and disabilities and in receipt of PIP . He used to receive LCWRA but is currently going through hell as he was asked to re-apply for a full blownā¦
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MP petition against cuts
Richard Burgon Labour mp has set up.a petition against disability cuts via change . You can tick a box for your name not to be on display. It's got 30 thousand already. He is on Facebook
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Hi, my name is Briantaxi! We are a couple on UC, wife is 57. Should I claim my pension or defer it?
Hi I am 66 on July my wife is 57 we are on universal credit since last May when I had to stop working due to ill health. I don't know if I should claim my pension or defer it because I have read I can't get pension credit because my wife is only 57. If anyone could help I would appreciate it.
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Sure start maternity grant.
Iām 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 againstā¦
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Hi, my name is pincer55! Will working after pension age affect my housing benefit and council tax?
Hi everyone āŗļø 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 Youāre entitled to help with your NHS health costs if your total take-home pay in your last assessment period was either: Ā£435 or less Ā£935 or less if you get an element for a child or have limited capability for work (LCW) or limitedā¦
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Hi, my name is Ruby. On the verge of leaving my job due to ill health, any advice?
Iām 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 Iām not working in bed resting or sleeping. Iām at my wits end and so sick ofā¦
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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 claimā¦
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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 4ā¦
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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 aā¦
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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 Ā£1,750 per month as i am ...
Hello, i have a problem with uc. I am entitled to Ā£1,750 per month as i am disabled and housebound but only receive Ā£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 Ā£975 per month and i have toā¦
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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 Iām 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 fiancĆ© has offered to help with a large deposit gift. My question is will I lose esa benefit ? Would deposit gift be considered capital or disregardedā¦
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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 Iām not able to back work because I spoke with my doctor and heā¦
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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?
