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Benefits
I am currently in receipt of esa, pip, housing benefit, I have read that the move to uc might begin in 2025 rather than 2028, I'm worried that the move may cost me my home as I currently pay an additional £150pm month on top of my housing benefit, and I won't be able to afford that once I move to uc, does anyone have any…
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Labour what do they have in store for us
Thought I start a new discussion to carry on the thread we had under the previous govt. Hope that's ok Yes it is concerning what she has in store for us. Hopefully organisations such as Scope can find out and also that they will listen to their concerns. And to sort the dwp out which is not fit for purpose.
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Bedroom Tax
Hi, My daughter and grandson moved out in April and we have now had a letter for local Council regarding our housing benefits being cut. They have said we have to start paying bedroom tax for 2 rooms in our 3 bedroom house. I actually sleep in one spare room next to bathroom due to my disability and have done for around 7…
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Hello
Hello, I don't understand how they calculate lcwra payment. help me figure it out. I received a certificate of incapacity for work on February 10, and on April 12, they confirmed that I am incapacitated, when will the first payment be due?? and will I receive money for the past months, this is what I expected (March,…
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Plan to check Accounts
Hi. i'm new here. What happened to the plan to check bank accounts. I saw something elsewhere saying it had been stopped but i'm not sure if it's correct? Thanks
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What does this mean
Con 131 is that seats ?? And will reform be in parliament they want to cut benefits hows it looking any good I don't understand
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Should I apply to PIP to increase to higher rate from standard?
I currently have fibromyalgia (following a car accident 5 years ago), depression and anxiety. The last few months my fibromyalgia has gotten worse, I can't use the stairs at home so am now sleeping/my bedroom is the livingroom (OT requested a move to more suitable property so I'm bidding for ground floor flat), I can't…
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Carers Credit - not means tested
You could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20 hours a week. Its not means tested (ie nothing to do with income/savings) although there are certain terms for eligibility Carer’s Credit is a National Insurance credit that helps with gaps in your National Insurance record. Your State Pension…
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Pip tribunal
Hi dwp refused my mandatory reconsideration again for pip so have requested for tribunal which is in place. DWP were meant to send them the paper work by 15th March which they did not nor did they ask for an extension. The court has sent a direction notice for explanation and to send the paperwork which they still haven't…
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Carers Allowance
Currently paid at just £81.90 per minimum of 35 hours per week Apparently the Lib Dem leader - Davey - himself a carer for his disabled son, and who also cared for his ill mother when he was younger - is pledging free personal care for adults in need, including the elderly and disabled. He says he wants to pay carers an…
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How to qualify for two bedroom
I’m a 47 year old single woman on UC + LCWRA & PIP both standard level I have functional neurological disorder with many symptoms - I’m prone to falls / getting lost as well as extreme fatigue & brain fog I was served a section 21 and now have to find a new flat I’m well supported by benefits financially but 1 bedroom…
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when will i get paid
I was just awared LCWRA on uc which is great news, going to make my quality of life so much better. I was hoping for some advice on when I might get paid it. My claim was opened on the 14th March, making my assessmwnt period the 14-13th I believe. I submitted a fit note on the 25th March. However I am on PIP which someone…
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Housing Benefit - LWCA
Hi I don’t know if this is the right section - so my mum recently has come back to live with us to care for my brother. They have asked us to fill out a review form for housing benefit. im a non-independent and claim universal credit and pip (I believe my universal credit it in two parts standard Universal credit and…
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Received PIP but UC not replying
Does anyone know how to get hold of your work coach for UC, he have left messages in the journal and have had no response. We were told to inform them when PIP decision comes through they still havent actioned nor replied back. Left a few messages. Wife is on LCWRA so doesnt have work coach i have no work comitments due to…
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PIP
Does anyone know if your PIP stops if you return to work (part time)? I'm in the support group. Thanks
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Can I sell my DSA laptop?
Hello! I received a DSA laptop at the start of my studies which was around 2 years ago but have struggled to use it as much as I'd like to because it's huge. I believe it weighs around 2.3kg, and I'd much prefer a more lightweight one. I've found multiple laptops in my budget that have the specifications to run my…
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Work allowance and being a carer
Hello So I am on a joint claim of UC with my partner. We receive couple rate both over 25, housing element, child element, carer element (because my partner cares for me) and lcwra element (for me) My partner also receives carers allowance caring for me. But this is deducted £ for £ as standard from UC. He has started to…
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pip award review form
I have just received the above form and I'm wondering if I could get help to fill it in, I have episodes of phycosis due to my anxiety and stress, and I can't hold my concentration for long, this form is spiking my stress level already and can't make any headway it has to be back on the 18th July as well
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MSc Scholarship and Universal credit
Hi, i receive pip and uc. I would like to do an masters part time. I am disabled and on pip. I have two options and would like to know the impact on UC. Both are part time. I also receive the LWRCA component. Option one - 12,500 masters with a 10,000 scholarship allied to the fees for two years (6,250 fees and 5000…
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Positive changes - we could make a wishlist
Obviously there's a lot of worry about changes for the worse but a lot of us know that one way or the other the existing system isn't fit for purpose, so which changes would we like to see?
