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ESA
Hi all On I go to the next benefits journey 😢 My husband is coming to the end of his SSP in 3 weeks time (16/12). I applied on his behalf to ESA on the 11/10 as was advised it had to be within three months of his SSP running out and received a text with a link to upload his sick not however when I was on the phone to the…
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UC asking to do a new style commitment appointment
Hello Just wanted to ask , so we've had to do the migration over to UC , my husband was in the ESA income related support group , we thought that would mean he would go into the , LCWRA group , but he's received a letter from ESA that he is being moved onto contribution based ESA , and I checked the UC journal and he's…
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Hi, my name is Lamis! Where can I get a grant for furniture?
Can i apply for Grant, Please
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Child benefit
My 18 year old daughter is doing an assisted internship course at Plumpton College. Can I claim child benefit for her
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Looking for a job and ESA
Hi, I wonder if someone can help. I am on ESA (CB and support group). I am looking for a job at the moment. I understand that if i find a job over 16 hours per week my esa would need to stop. What happens if the job doesn't work out? Can i reclaim or would i be on JSA/UC. The jobcentre said they thought there was something…
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Esa
hi I'm on 480 every 2 weeks esa and monthly high rate pip I've not had a migration letter yet I also get disability premium high rate will I get the same amount on universal credit as I've not heard anyanyone say they get 960 uc payment as my esa fortnight would add up to this but they promise you that you won't loose any…
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Hi, my name is Skipper62! DLA, What else can i claim as this will only just cover my council rent?
I am about to get DLA after ssp runs our. Only £90.00 per week. What else can i claim as this will only just cover my council rent. What about other bills and living costs? Any advice would be appreciated.
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Pensioner scared of DWP
Still no letters from DWP on looking at bank accounts. I get Pension credit and PIP (not mobility part) With all my bills and food general costs pplus living expenses my bank account is under a thousand when bills and food are paid Not sure if l should worry Maria
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On state pension but wife isnt...
We are both likely to lose our part time (12hrs/week x NMW) jobs, I get the SP, wife doesnt for 40 months The benefit system seems to say we will get very little help We are tenants, no savings, no other income Wife may become her mums live in carer 20 miles away totally confused
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Carers Allowance and PIP Review
Hi All, Sincere apologies if I have asked a question that has already been answered. I have looked around but there is no answer that directly addresses I can see and anxiety is getting the better of me. I would please ask if anyone knows the following: PIP is being reviewed. If the review goes over the award date (end…
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Anyone eligible for a Cold Weather Payment this week?
I keep checking my postcode thinking it must have been cold for a week now but it still says no payment, it's forecast to be 12° tomorrow which is going to reset the whole thing. I've had to top up the meter so much this week and I was really expecting I would get some back 😫 Has anyone else checked their postcode and if…
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UC migration letter
Hi, Today I received my letter to migrate from income related ESA to UC. I received the higher disability premium in my current ESA. Can any explain if I will be worse off. I am not to sure how UC actually works or how much I will be worse off. I have until 21st December 2024 to make the move over to UC. Any advice or…
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The Random Thoughts Thread, moving to UC
I hate change. This is where my head is at. I don't want to have to apply for UC, we should simply move to it. I don't want to do it online. I don't think it's a good idea that the dwp deal with the housing element. I hate change. The above thoughts will change when I have had chance to chew on the idea a bit more. My…
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Carer element & carer credit
I switched form legacy to UC and how can I apply for carer element or carer credit ? I’m a full time carer of a disable child . pls advice
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Direct Payments question
Our social worker put in place emergency support for our young adult who was going through a crisis last year, but they then went on long term sick and the funding took months to begin. We were never asked to do a Financial Assessment and to my knowledge we don't have a Budget Plan or I haven't been told about it if we…
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Hi, my name is Scott1234! Is there anything else I can claim while on PIP?
good morning all can anybody give me some advise i retire next month I get the lower rate pip I have been turned down for universal credit because the wife works I will only getting my state pension is there any benefits I can claim while on pip I am retiring due to ill health regards scott
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Looking at Access to work - any good?
🙌Just completed the Access to Work online forms. Just wondering what everyone’s positive experiences are? I am currently on full PIP and support group ESA due to cancer treatment, etc. I try and run my own business by employing a manager and administrator but it’s so expensive. I could not do anything without them due to…
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UC as a couple
Hi, I currently work full-time and earn more than the AET for a couple. Does that mean my wife isn't required to be actively searching/logging in to UC?
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Hi, my name is slofgirl! Benefit fraud took my money, can I get it backdated?
Hi. Someone stole my identity stole my passport and got if fryedukently changed to there photo then took over my benefits sent me a fruedulent letted saying my esa had been stopped but it hadn't they changed the bank details n cloned my cards, n pretended to be me so they were getting my benefits and so they applied yo ger…
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Housing benefit periodic review help
hello everyone, hope your all keeping warm on this rather chilly morning. I’m wondering if anybody on here could help me please. I had a perodic housing review text yesterday with a form to fill in. I live with my son who is 27 he claims uc and carers allowance. I claim esa old style and pip. My son is not on the tenancy…
