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Council tennant, requesting move due to physical ability
Hi all. I live in council accomodation and have for 3+ years now, but I live in a top floor maisonette with steps up to the building, two flights of stairs no lift and further stairs inside my property, I have been struggling with this for so long now and I can't deal with it much longer. I have fibro and arthritis in my…
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Benefit reforms
hi my name is Stephen I am currently getting pip and esa I have been anxious and terrified about new plans by labour and waiting to hear what they are going to do thought the decision would be around the budget now I have just been reading that they are going to push this back to spring 2025 is this right it’s like mental…
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Disabled Persons Trust
Can anyone explain in clear simple terms the advantages of a Disabled Person's Trust ? I cannot get a definitive answer anywhere on the web. Some sites even suggest that there are no longer any advantages to having one. I am aware that receiving a regular unearned income from a trust would impact all means tested benefits…
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Child tax credits to UC managed migration
hi everyone, I’ve used this forum many times to find useful advice etc and everyone seems so caring and helpful, but I’ve never posted a question myself. I apologise in advance if my post is long winded. it’s not so much a question but more of a rant really, and would love to hear others opinions on this issue as I’m sure…
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ESA and everything else
all I’m going to say is thank goodness for those that run this site . Your support and knowledge is forever appreciated by all your members . You’ve helped me (in particular Poppy) get this far following my husbands near fatal RTA in terms of the disability benefits, however I’m now on another stage of the journey and…
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ESA & Universal Credit - Disability Allowances
Hello, I am currently on Universal Credit including the Housing Element. I am in the LCW category, and it is around £620 per month (£393 standard allowance plus around £227 for Housing Element). I have been awarded PIP recently also. I have 2 questions: I am thinking of applying for New Style ESA or Contribution ESA - what…
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Hi, my name is inaspin! Can I request a telephone assessment for PIP?
hiya, started reading this forum several months ago for reassurance as much as anything else, I was born with a disability and unfortunately the damage is done so it’s a case of making the best of it, since COVID I’ve found my mental illness far outweighs my physical health. Recently I went through a UC bank statement…
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Backdated disability premiums after migration
Hi I had forced migration to universal credit in August from income support, I have now just been awarded enhanced pip backdating to june. Can I ask income support to pay me backdated disability premiums because this pip award goes back to before forced migration but was not made until afterwards. Obviously this would add…
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Hi, my name is dosser! How long after a phone assessment do I get DLA?
How long after I have had a phone assessment do I get DLA
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Council tax / universal credit
Moved house on November 2023 when on income support , council tax was £18 a month went up £23 a month in new house , still on income support , migrated over to UC on June 2024 with Transitional protection, have now received a bill saying my council tax will be £57 a month, this doesn't seem right , any ideas , anyone else…
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When is the White Paper to be published?
When is the oft- mentioned White Paper to be published by the DWP? We've be told this Autumn but that could mean tomorrow or 30 November. Personally, I'm living in terror. I can't be "forced" into work. My body won't permit it. However, they can take away my CB ESA and PIP. Thanks for any info, Zipz
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Esa and inheritance
hi i have just joined the forum and read some of the other posts on this subject i really need help. i received inheritance as both my parents died suddenly. I knew nothing of the rules and regulations around benefits other than i had to tell esa. Which i did and lived off the inheritance i payed rent bills ect and as a…
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Job Centre staff working within NHS Hospitals
Thought the community here would appreciate reading this article - cannot vouch for the content but it would appear to endorse what was said at the Party Conference. Perhaps we'll here more on Monday. Best wishes to all
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Hi, my name is Welshshrop60! Need to give up work, but unsure what I can claim.
Hi I have rheumatoid and osteoarthritisI claim lower rate mobility and higher rate care PIP. I had to change my job 6 months ago and now work part time. However the fatigue is getting so bad and my hands are finding it difficult to type any longer, without my hands and wrists becoming painful. I need to give up work but I…
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From ESA to PENSION ( PENSION credits)
Hello . I am on ESA and PIP ( enhanced for both).November l become a pensioner and my pension will be £221 PW. This is less than my ESA. I have applied for pension credits..but they cannot tell me if l will definitely be getting any and how much. Anyone else been in the same position who could shed some light on this…
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Feeling constantly worried
like many people I’m so worried about the benefit changes. I was told by medics I wouldn’t reach my 30th birthday but continue to defy the odds and am now 48!. I have lost both parents, am an only child. I have carers in everyday, they take me out once a week to a club where I meet with friends with the same disability as…
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Hi, my name is lindawolfe!
hi can I contact Dwp via email because nobody seems to pick up the phone when I call? I have bad anxiety and I find it hard to make phone calls as it is but I need to contact them. Does anybody have the email address if I can?
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Budgeting loan query
hi all I’ve seen you can apply for a budgeting loan if on UC but you have to have been getting it for 6 months. How does it work if you’ve had a managed migration over to UC? Would you have to wait 6 months, or would the fact you was getting ESA before be counted? I hope this makes sense thanks in advance
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How would I cope with vouchers?
Hi I've been disabled for 30 year. It started with what doctors said was arthritis then it was fibromyalgia then depression kicked in then agoraphobia followed 2 heart attacks and then copd. Oh I've missed out diabetes and more depression and pain from arthritis and depression.....couldn't get much !!! oh but it can I've…
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October 7th - diary date
It is being reported that Parliament will be addressed by DWP ministers ( either Liz Kendall / Sir Stephen Timms ) regarding the government's plans for disability benefits on October 7th - a date for us all to note.
