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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…
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How soon will my child element stop?
Hello, Hoping someone can help. I have a 18 year old daughter at College Full time. Should be staying there till July 2024. However she hates it and wants to leave. I get child element off UC and a top up as im on low wages and single mum. My question is how soon will my money stop if she stops within the next couple wks.…
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pension credit & attendance allowance
hi. my grandma is currently receiving pension credit and attendance allowance , would she be able to claim carer’s allowance too? she cares for her daughter currently over 35 hours and is wanting to try to claim carer’s allowance too but we are not sure if her other benefits will get reduced because of it. she does not…
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Can I still claim winter fuel allowance?
70 years old, worked hard to get private pensions which now take me over pension credit entitlement. I claim Attendance Allowance. Can I still claim Winter fuel allowance?
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Advice on PIP application process - should I have got a text by now?
Hello, I'm new here and I'm looking for a bit of advice and reassurance about my application for PIP. I have OCD and anxiety and I had my telephone assessment on the 12th November (last week) I have been seeing that people usually receive a text within a few days following their assessment to say that the DWP has received…
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Hi, my name is ANDY1895! Will my housing benefit cease after 0 points at my capability assessment?
Hi all, just signed up and I need to know does my housing benefit cease because Im suddenly informed I failed a capability assessment scoring 0 points? Thanks 👍
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Hi, my name is emma85! How long does it take to receive a replacement carers entitlement letter?
Hi what it is I missed placed my carers entitlement letter and I did request for them to send me a copy,how ling would it take for them to send it out?
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PIP success - don’t give up
Hello All I wanted to give you all a success story. My adult son applied for PIP 15 months ago . He is diagnosed Autistic and with ADHD. Not diagnosed as a child only in his late twenties. he struggles with common traits such as..Money management, sensory overload in the shower, communicating with others and being labelled…
