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Complex question
I New i hope every one is well and i can gwt help if i need it thanks
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LCW or LCWRA I'm confused
A while ago I did a work capability assessment, I was told I was assessed as working up to 25 hours a week and I have a lower capability to work and was given the additional money for this. I then moved and had to restart a claim. I asked my work coach if I could go for the work assessment again and he said: - You only get…
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Hi, my name is han233! DWP compliance interview was fine. I was worried for nothing.
I just wanted to reassure others, yesterday I had a DWP compliance interview the guy who spoke to me was really nice and asked me routine questions and explained everything to me and no noone is in trouble who ever has one of these meetings, I was completely worried for nothing.they do these checks often just making sure…
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Carers Allowance
Hi, I’m new here and was wondering if anyone could help. We are in the process of claiming attendance allowance for my dad who has dementia. He’s had a bit of a rapid decline and can’t be left on his own. The plan is for me to become his carer so my mum can get some respite in the day. I have 2 part time jobs at the moment…
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Housing Benefit
Hello all. I am in receipt of the enhanced rate of pip. My adult son moved in with me to help care for me some time ago, he works full time. We were told it will not affect my claim as I receive the enhanced rate. My question is, if I have my son put on the tenancy agreement will this have an affect on my housing benefit…
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ThamesWater WaterHelp scheme
Could someone please clarify whether or not having an income of below: £21'749 (in London boroughs) is sufficient to be on the ThamesWater WaterHelp scheme (50% off) or is being on particular benefits required, please advise?
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ESA appointment .. help needed
Hi all I need some help , I’m feeling very anxious as tomorrow (6th of February 2024) I have an appointment at my local job centre . Can someone help me on how do I get put into the support group .. I suffer from severe anxiety and depression . Does anyone know what kind of question they will ask I’m so anxious about…
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DWP and its new sweeping powers - petition
I'm posting this as a separate thread, despite replying with this text to another thread, because it's important that efforts are focused and not wasted on useless activity. If you are concerned about this issue, see the link at the bottom. I have read that the DWP are trying to sneak a few additional "policing" powers…
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Lcwar how it works
My sick notes started 5ty September 2023 and I had a telephone assemment beginning of January 2024 my letter is dated 22nd ja saying I've been awarded lcwar but doesn't explain payment or back payment please can som explain when it vw paid or if I'm entitled to any back payment please as it's confusing me as they say March…
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Moving from tax credits to universal credits " cost of living payments "
Hi all. My partner has recently been requested to move from her old style tax credits to universal credit. She's had to re apply for all her entitlements and due to this her tax credit benefits have stopped, along with her child tax credits and she's been notified she will not receive anything until 28th Feb 24, but today…
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Possible pension credit?
Could anyone offer some insight. my mum is 74 and has never claimed pension credit as after general googling it appeared she wasn’t entitled. However after searching on here I used the benefits calculation and it is saying she is indeed eligible. I just wanted to clarify a few things she has a weekly state pension of…
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Backdated claim
Hi. I first went onto UC in march. Initially was just handing in sick notes from doc but on advice filled in UC50 in May. I was put on limited capability for work but not work related activities last year. Appealed the decision and lost in August. Appealed that and finally won last week. Question is when will they backdate…
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Benefits and working
Hi, my name is Jane. My son is 33 and autistic. He does not work and gets full pip and esa. A family friend has offered to have him work with him once or twice a week building decking, gazebos etc (his own business) to help him try and connect with others and give him some independence. It would be weather permitting…
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Income related ESA going up?
Hello, I’m sure this has probably already been answered but struggled with the search function finding it. i know universal credit is going up in April but is old style income related ESA going up? If so please can you tell me by how much. Sorry if it’s been answered before. Thank you in advance.
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Can you get a loan or grants when on PIP?
can you get a loan or some sort or grant when you are on PIP
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Hi, my name is noelle32! is the money we receive right?
I have an automatic husband that also has colitis, under active thyroid ,arthritis, needs replacement knees ,mental health issues aother medical issues as well. My question is we are on uc and he gets a work related payment from them but because we have only been on uc for 12 months we was getting essa payments from them…
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Work capability assessment, Im confused
Hi all, I've recently been referred for a work capability assessment. I suffer with extreme depression and anxiety and probably other undiagnosed conditions. I've been getting fit notes from my GP for the last 5 weeks and now I've been referred for a work capability assessment. I'm really scared about this because iv ejust…
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How does any compensation awarded by a court affect benefits ?
Hi ~ Hope you are all warm and well ! I need some advice regarding a situation I may well face soon . In my previous business life, before I became ill, I invested into an investment scheme, the organisers of which then promptly disappeared with my cash ! After years of wrangling, this is about to come to court and I…
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Hi, my name is Olena56! Rheumatoid Arthritis, in this stage can i apply for disability? And how?
Hello to everyone. I need help. I just being diagnosed Rheumatoid arteritis. I have treatment with steroids tbl and metroxate The horrible pain is stop but i still fill ache in joints. Im scare to think when i stop with this medication i go back to that pain again and again. I manage to work only part time for 2 month(…
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Lwrca back pay
I'm just wondering if anyone can help I've been awarded lwrca on Friday My assessment periods are 16th to the 15th so I get paid the 22nd of each month My first sick note was given in on 21st of September . Would I get paid this month or will it start from the 22nd of next month ?
