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Disability benefits and studying at college in scotland
HI, I currently claim UC with LWRCA and ADP I'm interested in studying music at college. I couldn't find clear information regarding how or if my benefits will be affected so apologies of there's a sticky or thread already started I have missed. But any info on the rules would be greatly appreciated TIA
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Jus feels wrong. Can I appeal this? Losing transitional protection, moving from Wales to England
Hi, I have just been on the phone to the U?/C helpline and was told to send a journal entry to my case manager to explain the situation as soon as possible. I have just migrated from ESA where I received the Severe Disability Premium. This has been brought over to U/C as a transitional payment. However I am about to move o…
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Hi, my name is Juke999! can you please tell me if I am on the maximum benefits...
can you please tell me if I am on the maximum benefits,I am 64 years old I have just been taken of UC because I have had no payments for the last 6 months I currently get Eesa every two weeks £276 plus pip( daily living- standard) and mobility-enhanced My wife is on pension of 884 per month Thank you
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Council tax reduction/ support SMI help
As a disabled couple, then in receipt of Income Based ESA but now Universal Credit, We receive Council Tax Support from our county council. This covered 75% of our bill and would leave us with 25% to pay. In November 2024 we applied for the 25% discount for a person with a severe mental impairment, and were delighted to be…
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Lcwra
Hi just got reward lcwra put 1st sick note on October 22 2024 and get uc on 3rd every month am I entitled to back pay and if so how long dose it take to receive it
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Hi, my name is Pinkqueen123! I'm new here and I'm hoping someone can help me please as I'm worried..
Hi, I'm new here and I'm hoping someone can help me please as I'm worried sick and the pressure is building up. I have been awarded a lump sum from ESA due to an error which is over £16,000. I am about to apply for universal credit, do I need to declare this error as a savings or is it safeguarded for savings? I hope that…
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Leaving work due to ill health, would I be eligible?
Hi! Not sure if this is the right discussion place but hoping some people can advise. II'mcurrently on long term sick due to burnout, mental health and energy limitations from my chronic health conditions. I think the job, which I started last year, has affected this as it's quite demanding and full time. I don't think…
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Lcwra
I've just been rewarded lcwra after being on lcw howling does it take for my first payment to go through thanks
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Backdated SDP
Hi, first time posting here. I have a son who claims PIP higher rate for both living and mobility. Also gets ESA in support group. I am his appointee. He started claiming ESA in 2016 but moved out in 2019. We let DWP know of his change of address and that he was living alone but may need occasional overnight care. Nobody…
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Hi, my name is Willow201! I reach retirement age in July I have completed online application...
Hi I reach retirement age in July I have completed online application for state pension I received a letter the other day stating the amount I will be receiving which is £922 four weekly I did calculation for pension credit but do not qualify due to rise in state pension by £3 per week approximately. I am in receipt of PIP…
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Direct payments when moving area
I’m considering swapping my council flat in Kent for one in London. I currently receive direct payments for my friend to care for me 3 hours a day. I’m wondering if I would have to be reassessed by the London council when I move? And if so would it have to be straight away? And if I wanted her to continue caring for me at…
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Benefits
Hi I'm new to this site. I have advanced Parkinsons and due to go into hospital for a double hip replacement (left one to get done first as it is the more worse one atm) I get ADP and Esa (support group) benefits my husband works full time but has to help me shower, dress each morning and make me breakfast if I want it and…
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Severe disability premium
I received a letter from dwp saying it looks like I am entitled to sdp I ticked the revelent boxes and returned it they have awarded me sdp and backdated to feb but I have been eligible since June 2021 I have asked them for a mandatory reconsideration will I get it backdated
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Help with advice on my deceased parent and Attendance Allowance
Hi all i am new to all this and i am looking for help or advice on my deceased parent and Attendance Allowance. My father passed away 8 months ago and claimed Attendance Allowance but had spent some time in and out of hospital before he died we then filled in the once form and registered the death and thought that was it…
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Hi, my name is billywhiz! Asked for bank statements after back pay, any advice?
IIt,s not my real name ,my concerns are about my bene fits ,ever since I first claimed pip I, have had to wait for decisions making appeals to tribunals a nd upper tribunals which means that because of the pandemic and illness I the benefits backpayments have accumulated as well as the benefits coming in ,I was not advised…
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Hi, my name is wull0474! Mother's DLA has stopped, is it because I claim carers allowance?
HHi I'm new here and just last month I had to migrate over to UC I have a question if some one could help. I claim carers allowance for my mother who has dementia. I noticed on my back slip to day that I think they have stopped her DLA can anyone tell me why ie is it because I claim carers or something like that ??
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Should I inform DWP
I have over past few years been able to work 12 hrs a week and claim standard pip only as did not qualify for mobility. I also get higher rate of lcwra . The pain in my back with spinal disease and osteoarthritis both knees is getting to much. I prescribe morphine so I find walking and especially going up and down stairs…
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DWP £785 PAYMENT.
Hi - I just wondered if anyone else had seen anything about this £785 payment from the DWP? It popped up on my online newsfeed this evening,says it will be paid to people on certain benefits (UC,ESA,JSA,pension credits) and to people on a low household income or with a disability. Says it will be automatically paid in to…
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Hi, my name is Glenn08! i've been told today that i should be entitled to esa i receive pip and ...
i've been told today that i should be entitled to esa i receive pip and im unable to work
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ESA to UC - not quite as simple as it's made out to be?
Hello all, I'm one of those that were being 'taken off' of the 'legacy' benefit of ESA (Income Based). I received my letter with nothing other than a warning about needing to complete a UC claim before x date. I did this. I get a call a couple of weeks after my completion date from someone at the local job centre whose…
