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Seeking help for Ill health retirement
Hi, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and pulmonary fibrosis. I am now really struggling to work. I am looking for advice on how to go about applying for medical early retirement. I am 61 and have a local government pension. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Liz Kendall - refuses again to rule out a voucher scheme
Liz Kendall has again refused to rule out a voucher system as part of PIP reform - according to the i newspaper. We must continue to resist and protest. Posted this to inform & empower our Community - not to sensationalise our plight.
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Best credit card for someone on benefits?
I'm unemployed and am on PIP and ESA. This would be my first credit card so I know a credit-builder one would be best, but what companies are the best? Many thanks!
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Economic inactivity: welfare and long-term sickness Oral evidence live 3pm 12/11/24
Tomorrow - 12 November at 3pm - Oral evidence will be given at a Parliamentary Committee meeting on welfare and long term sickness benefits. The meeting can be viewed live via the following link. Thought it useful for our Community to know - keeping informed is empowering. Best wishes…
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Council tax
I’m really confused before applying for universal credit I only had to pay around £25 towards my council tax a month they paid £29 a week I’ve recieved a letter to say they are now only paying £5.14 a week and I have to pay £120 a month is this normal?
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Benefits review
I'm currently receiving PIP, UC and Limited capacity for work. I've been told that I need to submit documents for a benefits review. I've not had one before and am worried why I'm going to have one. Is this standard or should I be worried?
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Bedroom tax
hi we currently pay bedroom tax for one bedroom we are in a 3 bedroom house my wife and me sleep in different bedrooms because of our disabilities I’m due to get my state pension in January i was wondering if i still after pay bedroom tax when i go on it and off universal e
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Does anyone know if I have to notify anyone and if it will change her pension credit?
This discussion was created from comments split from: No carers element when on Lwrca as a single carer.
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Help advice on UC/LWCRA/ADP and moving in with a partner
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could please help me with information. I am currently on a single-person UC getting £357 a month after deductions living with my mum. I also receive the Scottish Adult disability payment of £434.20 a month. I have just been awarded LCWRA and I have just been offered a part time job of…
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No approval for Online Payment Grant?
My claims for Online Payment Grant approved for over a year . It is not subject for renewal. Since June 2024 all claims uploaded with receipts. My Manager now not receiving for approval. Does anyone have email address for DWP claims? My speech impaired after my Stroke.
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Advice on UC and PIP
I am hoping someone can provide me with some advice and clarity on here. I am a single mum working full time. My daughter is 16 and is not in full time Ed or College and is in receipt of the highest level of PIP. As she is not in Full time ed or college my universal credit payments have now dropped from 498.20 PM to only…
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Interesting snippets from the Labour conference
For those of us trying to figure out clues and previews to the incoming autumn budget and disability white paper (also due this autumn so most likely oct-nov 2024) I’ll try and keep the reader who are interested in this type of thing with screenshots and similar over the next few days of the labour conference From a fringe…
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Going back to work
Hi everyone, I've been on standard rate PIP.(daily loving) and LCWRA for a number of years now, due to depression and anxiety (at one point even the sound of the post going through the letterbox made me have a panic attack). For the last 4 years, I've worked extremely hard to get my mental health back to how it used to be.…
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Panicking
Just had a thought in 2019 I had payback from esa for 11 years I should have been getting extra 400 a month anyways now I'm thinking did I need to inform the council of this ? In 2020 esa checked how much saving I had left from back payment all was OK now having housing review worried that I didn't inform them
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Hi, my name is Bluebellsky78! signed daughters DLA into a trust during divorce. Can I do anything?
Hi, I had a complicated divorced high conflict divorce and in the settlement I overlooked the decision to put my daughter's dla into a trust as my ex partner requested this. He is wanting to decide everything about any payment for our daughter and refuses very legitimate things for her such as therapies - which is what the…
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Will my child benefit stop?
Hi will my child benefit stop if my 17 year old full time student works more than 24 hours a week? I do receive high rate PIP. Thanks
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Santander, due pay tomorrow will I get it tonight?
Hi I bank with Santander and due pay Tomorrow which is Monday so will I get it Sunday between 9+10?
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Trust fund
Is this true that the goverment has a Trust fund for us all and if we claim benefits it comes out of our Trust fund
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Withdrawing pension to buy my flat, will this affect my benefits?
Hi all, Hoping someone can give me some advice. I currently rent a flat from my local council, i receive pip/ income related esa, housing benefit. I have been on benefits the last 10yrs or so due to, ill health and had previously worked since 16 , i am now 58. I am considering withdrawing my personal pension and buying my…
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Hi, my name is Motorracing! can't afford to lose any money
I get the maximum pip but my care costs are £300 a week so my Pip and my Old Age Pension all bar £40 is used up so can't afford to lose any money
