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I’m so frightened
I’m currently on income related esa support group & child tax credits and received migration notice to be done by November. I have anxiety, depression and suspected adhd and autism, it’s a 5 year waiting list and I’ve been on the list for a year. I haven’t had a DWP assessment since 2020 and I am so petrified of this move…
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Seven out of 10 disabled pensioners to lose winter fuel payments
Freedom of Information response published by Government on Friday reveals groups of elderly people most likely to be affected Matt Oliver, Industry Editor and Szu Ping Chan13 September 2024 • 9:22pm Seven out of 10 disabled pensioners will lose their winter fuel payments because of Rachel Reeves’ cuts, documents have…
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Carer's allowance
Hi, my son has just been awarded PIP and is in the ESA support group ( contribution based) . As his carer , if I was to claim Carer's Allowance would this affect his ESA payment?
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Housing benefit.
hey looking for some guidance for a family member. Family member claims PIP & ESA Due their parent passing away the council property has been succeeded to the family member they have 2 non dependents living with them who work. What coverage would they get with housing benefit? It’s all new to the family member and their…
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Hi, my name is RobDav1955! Will my pension credit stop?
Hi My State Pension has gone up to £221.20 per week , I get standard rate Pip for daily living and mobility I also get Pension Credit Guaranteed. Will my pension credit stop as my state pension is over £218 per week ?
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Is this what we can expect
https://www.mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/dwp-taking-aim-long-term-29918568?utm_source=app How about starting on people who can work but just refuse to ?
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New Style esa, uc and lcwra
Hi, I'm new to all this benefit stuff. Fell ill in July 2023 with undiagnosed (still) vasovagal syncope. As I was self employed was advised to apply for new style ESA which I did, Was then advised to apply for UC. I've been awarded LCWRA but I have some confusion if I need to cancel the ESA and just stay with UC, or is…
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Paying off budgeting advance loan early.
Hi all I have already got a budgeting advance on my universal credit, I've £202 left to pay off it then its finished, I'm wanting to pay this off early as I'm wanting another one petty much straight after, just wondering if anyone has done this before and got one. My circumstances haven't changed since I got the last one.
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SDP backdated for five years
Hello everyone, it's been great to be part of a supportive community. I know this question is asked a lot on here, and there are loads of people over the years who have experienced the same problem. But, I haven't seen anyone ask about this in 2024. I would like to ask if anyone has had recent experience (2024) of…
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Long holiday / benefits issue
I want to go to Australia to visit a friend, preferably for 6 months but after my research, 3 months is looking more likely. I am on universal credit (LCWRA, Housing costs fully covered) and PIP ( high rate daily living, low rate mobility). From what I have read, I can claim daily living component of PIP for 13 weeks…
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Seeking advice
I have wrote this before seeking advice just wondering if anyone has anymore advice on this as I can’t seem to find anything online Hi everybody, hope everyone is keeping well, I have a question and if someone could help me answer it I would really appreciate it. I am currently 24 years old from Northern Ireland and I am…
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Pip review
Hi so I usually get standard daily living which From April 24 was £290. Received a text today saying I should receive my decision letter in so many weeks. I called them and the automated services told me I would be paid £405 on the 25th I’m guessing this is standard daily living and standard mobility. Would I be entitled…
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Labours Welfare Cuts
The recent cuts to the winter fuel allowance for some pensioners has now made me very anxious as to what else Labour may be planning to do in regards to welfare. They seem to be very vague as to what they are planning to cut in the welfare budget, I'm on P.I.P at present and also L.C.W.R.A and it's a constant worry as to…
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Is this site reliable?
I get emails from a website called Benefits and work guides you can trust, is this a reliable website does anyone know? I must have signed up to it at one stage just wondering how true their information is? Thank you in advance.
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anyone on LCWRA
im on ESA support group but with the migration looking to happen and when i get put on UC will i have to see someone at the job centre
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Hi, my name is Samsie72!
If I receive PIP and get a Housing Benefit with most of my rent being paid will my daughter be responsible for any rent
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Hi, my name is Taffie! Pension credits and property, any advice?
Hi, my wife has inherited half of her parents house in Spain as her father has just passed away recently and the other 50% is still in the name of her mother, her mother has said that she would like to donate her 50% share to my wife so that she owns the whole property but the mother in law has just been granted pension…
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Disabled and housebound pensioners
who naturally need above average energy, those with impaired mental capacity - there is a number of areas in which the winter fuel argument becomes Scope territory. My mum lived to be 95. It is grotesque to think of anyone demanding of her that she complete a form or get on the phone in her later years. Fortunately she had…
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DLA Child - ADHD&ASD
My son age 8 has a dual diagnosis of ADHD & Autism. He struggles with school but school never back him up. He expresses to everybody how much he hates school but if anybody asks, the school say he loves it. We have school refusals on a daily basis and he will refuse to walk. It’s an absolute nightmare. We’ve had to put him…
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means testing /deprivation of assets
I do not claim any means tested benefits But was wondering what was counted as assets for future interest A car - presumably would be allowed? Any maximum value? We already own a house (outright /no mortgage) Are there any stated rules??
