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State pension, £3 over the threshold
hi my man has reached state pension age, she is currently 3 pound over the threshold for claim pension credit. However they have made a mandatory review due to the fact they didn’t take in to account her getting personal independence payment. If she is accepted for pension credit will she lose any money due to me being her…
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DWP vs Council
Is is correct that the DWP award an extra room tax exemption if the recipient receives Universal Credit and PIP? My friend claims PIP and Housing benefit and has been denied by the council despite a letter from his GP defending his need for overnight care often. Is switching to Universal credit therefore the solution?
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Activism on welfare reforms
hi everyone I was hoping for us all to write to our local mps https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/ If your struggle with writing like me u can use chatgpt to help u write a letter This can be one thing we can do
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Will claiming Carer's Allowance affect my wife's benefits?
I retired early to look after my wife, who receives PIP and ESA due to her illness. I have been told that I should claim Carers Allowance, but I’m concerned if I do it will affect my wife’s benefits. Is this the case?
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Non dependent and uni
my non dependent son is away at university does it have an affect on our ESA support group, housing benefit and pip (enhanced for both)and council tax
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What would happen if unofficial carer moved in?
Hi Everybody as as she creaking 83 year old male, I have a number of questions I would like to ask the forum. I have a unofficial lady carer who helps me everyday shopping , housework etc.I live in council property and don’t claim any benefits,What would happen if she moved in with me as she claims housing benefit on hers,…
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Housing discrepancy help
hello does anyone no of there any other help I can get im on uc and pip I have 3 child only get child Benifit for the 3rd child , im struggling and im wondering if I can get any other help towards the rent shortfall or any other benefits im not aware of please .
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Paper based assessment, wca, good or bad?
This discussion was created from comments split from: LCWRA .
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Overpayment Crisis
Hi - we've just been notified that there were many weeks when we were overpaid carers allowance when we were claiming (until last year - we're still barely making ends meet, but through work now). It's likely to have been tiny amounts over the limit for most of those weeks, and we were never told that we needed to give…
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Money gifts when on benifits
HI, I wonder if anyone can tell me please....do I have to declare a £50 birthday present 🎁 gift when on CB esa and UC top up and PIP. It's my 50th birthday next week and my sister wants to transfer £50 into my account as she lives a way away from me but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to to that or if I would need to declare…
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Diabetic, high blood pressure, arthritis, high cholesterol
Just want to no if I can claim any benefits I am diebetic type 2 high blood pressure high Clestrol artrities in my foot ,which I cart walk to far for the pain. And the. My leg gos numb.
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Carers Allowance
Hello everybody Could somebody please help. This is all new to me. I currently receive PIP enhanced on both. My husband has just been approved for carers allowance. My question is, does he have to let the tax office know or will tax be deducted automatically? He does not work but has a private company pension which he gets…
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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
