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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…
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Hi, my name is Fadjei58! Can I get pension credit if my sick pay stops?
Hi, I'm on my pension now, and I'm getting pip in enhanced, Universal Credit and sick pay .I want to ask if my sick pay stop .Can I get pension credit. Since i have health issue. kind regards
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Told I owe 4 months and given bill by UC?
Hoping for advice sorry if long but I'm really worried I was migrated from esa to uc.but esa still pay me I'm on pip enhanced rate care enhanced mobility Uc have just give me a bill for my son age 22 non dependant they say I owe 4months money? My occupational therapist told me because I'm on pip I would be exempt from non…
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How long does payment take once you get messaged?
How long does it take for payment after you get message and letter in post
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I didn't get cost of living payment?
Hi I didn’t get the cost of living payment for £605 I’m one PIP high one,UC and CARERS ALLOWANCE how do I go about it please
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Pension credit
Good morning i have my 40 year old daughter moving back in with me she works full time i claim lower rate pip and i claim full state pension will her moving in with me affect my pension credit in any way.A
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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?
