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Council tax
Hi I have just received my diagnosis through for ASD and ADHD and I was wondering if anybody knew about the council tax exemption for SMI severe mental impairment. Would something like count for this? I have spoken to the council but they said I would need something from the GP. I don’t really like going to the doctors so…
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Bereavement Benefit & Child Benefit
Hello, I’m posting on behalf of a friend, in the hope someone might be able to help or suggest something. My friend was recently bereaved as her long-term partner (they lived together for 6+ years) was sadly killed in a road traffic accident. She has attempted to claim Bereavement Benefit, but was told by the office that…
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LCWRA
can I claim clear if I’m not on uc ?? My friend says I should be as I get esa ,, I’m currently still employed but getting no wages as it’s been over a year since I worked due to a bad injury ,,, I wouldn’t know where to start tbh
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Hi, my name is Burlinson! Disability premiums eligibility
hi I was just wondering if you received high mobility and high disability can you claim premium disability thanks
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Hi, my name is mikef! State pension, NI contributions, and PIP
Question regarding state retirement pension rights as a disabled person receiving PIP and disability payment. I understand that a minimum of 35 years NI contributions are required to receive a full state pension currently payable on attaining 67 years. I will need to take into account the number of years of contributions…
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what happens if you don't have photo id for MM to UC
i had to surrender my driving licence as i am not fit to drive so what can i do i don't have a passport its pointless cnt go on holiday
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(LCWRA) Reviews
I was told by the job center work coach when I applied for LCWRA that it will be reviewed every 12 months. Will I need to go through the medical phone call review each time. I welcome anyone who been on LCWRA for sometime what their experience has been after 12 months claiming. Many thanks in advance for your kind time in…
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Awaiting tribunal
I have been reading through some horrible cases on here. Sadly, our story is just the same. Our learning disabled daughter has been in receipt of PIP (previously DLA) since childhood. 3 years ago, it was suddenly determined that she was no longer entitled. We went through a tribunal, that was no less than horrendous. She…
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PETITION YOU MAY WANT TO SIGN
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-the-government-from-spying-on-all-of-our-bank-accounts?source=twitter-share-email-button&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=twitter
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Hi, my name is groomy2004! Spare room cost
Good Evening For the last 12 months I have been in hospital and a residential care unit called Pathfinders due to getting covid and being in a coma for a number of week. As a result of this I now have a tracky and currently I am nil by mouth and get feed via a BGT(Like a rig) and also have medication via the BGT as well.…
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Better off with non dependent living with me as no deduction
Hi 👋🏻 Bear with me plz 😭 just moved to UC under migration I have paid bedroom tax since all my children moved out, as im in a 3 bedroom but am allowed extra bedroom as I am carer for my middle son who stays over at mine when he’s struggling as I have my own mobility issues so I struggle with the stairs he’s in a second…
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Switch from esa support to uc
I had letter to switch from esa to uc I have now done this online.done All the to do list.now had a message to say I have to go to the jobcentre in 2 weeks.I have read you have to do a commitment appointment.Thats fine but I haven't had what I need to take with me to this and my Anxiety is so bad thinking of this…
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Benefits and homelessness
Hi there, my name is Jean Pleased to meet you all.xx I was wondering what happens to your benefit payments when you become homeless. At present I receive Pips, UC, Inc the housing element, I'm on Lwcra. Just sent in form for review with regards to my Pips. I'm unsure what happens and what payment I would get. I'll probably…
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Inheritance, benefits and can I buy property or is it classed as Deprivation of Assets
Hi I’m looking for some information and in need of help please. My daughter is disabled and I am her carer. (Mum) she is going to come into an inheritance and is in receipt of Employment Support Allowance IR and PIP. I am aware that she will still continue to get PIP but will lose the ESA. I am unsure of the legislation…
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Carers
hi guys can someone work 10 hours if they’re partner claims carers for them?
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White paper
This is what the tories policy's for WCA changes and I'm thinking wil labour go ahead with this as they set it up for 2025 taking The substantial risk element and mobilising and a couple more was starting with new claimants and have an approach of what you can do now someone did say would be given to job centre staff to…
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Change bank details advice please
hi all I changed my bank details with UC a few weeks ago ready for my payment tomorrow and yesterday it came to light I still get CBESA. Would I need to change them with ESA also or would it automatically pull through? Thanks in advance
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Hi, my name is JJ4659! 6 week holiday, forgot to tell DWP
I’m 65 and I retire in June next year. I have brought up 3 autistic kids and wanted a last holiday. I went on a 6 week holiday I made it 6 weeks as I have a lung condition and if I get an infection it takes approx 2 weeks to work through. I was going to go next year but my friend died of cancer and I had 2 cancer scares…
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Managed migration starting September 2024
Benefits & Work news and Rightsnet are reporting that the DWP has officially announced the start of managed migration to UC for legacy claimants of ESA & ESA/HB. This after their previous promise that they wouldn't move us till 2028. There seems still to be no word on precautions for vulnerable people who may struggle to…
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Lcwra
Good evening hoping you can help me with my query. Back in January 2024 I appealed against my lcwra as my contribution esa was coming to an end in May 2024. In april i won my appeal for Lcwra with 15 points scored . On the 29th May 2024 esa phoned me to say my contributions payments would be stopping even tho I was…
