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Hi, my name is gaynorb! my daughter is working and. I’m on pop she been caring for me since 2022...
my daughter is working and. I’m on pop she been caring for me since 2022 as I have a lot of health conditions anyway we were never told we could claim carers as she worked so I told her too phone up it was then that they told us about carers element so I told her too ask for a backdate as we had no clue it was even…
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Mixed aged couples winter fuel payment
Hi both my wife and I were put into the mixed aged couples income related ESA when I was eligible for my pension 4 years ago, we have recieved the winter fuel payment since that time, however up to now its not been paid, are we still eligible due to the recent government changes.
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Hi, my name is SPeacock! First time being here need some advice on a situation I'm in.
HI first time being here need some advice on a situation I'm in. Start from beginning. My husband started his own business after getting some inheritance money from his grandma. Majority of the money went into the business and spent on the kids school uniform etc etc. Went under X amount of savings so applied for universal…
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Hi, my name is Farnaz! I am currently get benefit because of my mental health from Universal Credit
I am currently get benefit because of my mental health from Universal Credi. Also my husband is on PiP. If I apply for Allowance carer for my husband it will affect my benefits? Thank you for your support
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Pip and high rate Mobility
Hi I had a accident at work, then I claimed for PIP and mobility, does anyone know would I have to pay this money back after my claim is settled..thanks
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Impact on benefits with sister moving in
Long winded post with 2 queries sorry 😞 Hi all, thanks for the warm welcome on my first post so now ask in what way will my sister moving in affect my benefits? I expect that housing benefit & council tax may change once they know my home circumstances have altered. My sister is currently not working, was living off her…
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Hi, my name is rustyrocky! recovering from a stroke (my third). Applying for benefits is very new
Hi All, I’m recovering from a stroke (my third). Applying for benefits is very new to me. My family have applied for benefits on my behalf. I have been accepted for LCWRA. I’m still waiting for a decision on PIP, the application form was received on 21st November and I had a phone interview on 30th December. When should I…
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Housing benefits rent
hi all i have just been informed by housing benefits they are only paying £20 a week towards rent the rent is £125 a week I am on low income I have 4 sons who live with me 2 get uc ages 18-19 and one is on pip esa who’s 24 the other is 13 year old in school does this seem right ? Any help will be great thanks
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Government plans to spy on bank accounts
Iv'e just signed a petition against this awful new government making plans in the spring budget to have extra powers to spy on all our bank accounts!! It treats us like we're criminals, and is an invasion of our financial privacy, innocent until proven guilty means nothing to Keir Starmer and his cruel DWP, who act like…
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Money worries
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Will benefits change if my adult son comes home?
Im currently on esa limited work capability and pip high rate mobility low rate care. My adult child is in receipt of universal credit & due to relationship breakdown he wants to come home. How would it effect my benefits? Thanks
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LCWRA reviews and what they mean for you.
Hi, I'm Billie. I'm Autistic, aswell as having ADHD & c-PTSD. I own/operate a claimant forum on another site (we also have some DWP staff on there as mods), which I don't want to link to, incase it breaches posting rules about 'advertising'. I just wanted to take the time to explain about the upcoming reviews for people…
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Assessors Report
Hello, I have received my report today and seen that they have scored me 0 for everything. (This could be a new report or old as it was sent back to the assessment provider 2 days after DWP received this) Very concerning as I have sent over 200 pieces of evidence and used the descriptions to showcase how this affects me.…
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A bit more information on ESA/UC WCA reassessments.
The government have released some more papers as a result of a freedom of information request. They're heavily redacted and from March 2023. This one's the most informative... https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/uc_wca_reassessments_policy/response/2563573/attach/4/IR2023 99311230614 Annex A Strategy Board Slides KD…
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Pip assessment report doesn't give indication on whether I will receive pip
So I had pip back in 2019 for 2 years but couldn't reapply at the time because my mental health was awful. I recently reapplied. Had a video call assessment and then a text from DWP to say they'd received the written report. I called PIP and asked for them to send me a copy of the assessment report. I was happy with 98% of…
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DWP surveillance, anyone else anxious?
I’ve recently heard that the DWP are going to start monitoring peoples bank accounts without needing permission or proof of fraud; apparently they’ll be looking out for people who have more savings than is allowed on UC and people who send money overseas, neither of which are things I need to worry about, but the idea of…
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Disability Discounts
I know a neurodiverse person who has been on the learning disability register. However, they are not entitled to PIP because they are able to cope with day-to-day living . is it possible to get discounts on trains, or concerts or any activity they want to attend?
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Carers and hospital
Hi, my dad is my carer he’s just gone into hospital, with an infection do I have to tell Dwp, he only went in last night as is expected to be home in a couple days week max.
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What benefits apply?
hello all. My father has just received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. He is no longer allowed to drive and my mum is going everything for him. It is very mild at this stage. But in terms of appointments she is now having to take him and go in with him. And she is making sure he has his tablets. He can’t go out alone etc. is…
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court case
whats story way courts they lost a wca case today dwp said Responding to today’s verdict, a government spokesperson said: “The judge has found the previous government failed to adequately explain their proposals. As part of wider reforms that help people into work and ensure fiscal sustainability, the government will…
