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PIP Review Award.
Hi there, I get PIP , it was up for review we (CAB) sent in the review form with evidence June 2023. I got a letter in December to say its extended until December 24 until a decision will be made and I would get my payments. I received a letter on Friday to say its been awarded, both enhanced elements. Until October 2026.…
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Finished on medical grounds
I been working as a psw for the last 13 yrs. In May I was diagnosed with arthritis of the spine. I managed to keep working till my manager saw I could hardly walk and in pain. I now been on the sick for last 3 months. Had a meeting today they looking into finishing me on medical grounds. I just been rewarded lower rate pip…
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Carers Allowance - not declared job
Hey, I'm currently panicking. I've earned carers allowance for about 2 years, been working for the past 8 months, but I never informed anyone from either social security Scotland or DWP. I've never earned over the limit in that time. I've just declared the change on DWP website. They want me to send payslips. but think I…
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Hi, my name is stacey1994! What evidence can I provide to be accepted to backdated payment?
Hi could some 1 tell me why they have said I’m not entitled to back pay ??? Recently I have been back dated for HRC as I was only being payed for LRC … my mom has recently started claiming CA for my son end of 2023 . I was unaware of care component. as I work didn’t think I could claim this as it’s different to carers…
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On / off carers allowance
I was awarded CA before Xmas 2023. Then received a letter asking for the next 3 monthly payslips as my income varies. I each a max of £88-£100/week My last payment was in January 2024. I sent the payslips march 27th '24. I've called twice because I've not been paid but they said Waiting on payslips and then this week…
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Transition to universal credit
Hello I hope someone will be able to help me regarding this issue. Me and my partner have been asked to migrate to uc as currently my partner gets child tax credit and I get working tax credit. The letter says we need to make a joint claim for uc. My question is will one of us get a payment or will payments be made…
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Hi, my name is nodrog36! will it affect sons benefits if I claim carers allowance?
Can someone help me please. My son gets PIP and LCWRA- universal credit. I have just had to give up my part time job, will it affect his benefits if I claim carers allowance? many thanks.
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New Style ESA
Hi as posted before I have just been informed that I have LCWRA. Is it worth claiming New style ESA as my Husband has LCWRA and we took on board the suggestion about the Carers element but as you mentioned we would be no better off if I claimed it as it gets deducted from our UC. My worry is regarding NI contributions as…
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Help with tribunal appeal
Hello all, I have finally been given my medical report form after they made me jump through loop holes to get it. I am not sure who they are talking about on the form because it deffo was not me. Everhthing I said has been twisted, or outright lies have been written! Do they record these conversations? I need to apply to…
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No Response?
If anyone has read my post,and has any information or advice please drop me a reply. Many thanks. James
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Hi, I'm Taliax! Will I be able to get a motability car for my son?
I'm not sure if anyone will be able to help as I am from Scotland and just realised this is for England but my son has recently qualified for child disability payment( high care rate) he is 2 so is not right now entitled to the motability component for it until he turns 3, if I apply for carers allowance will I still be…
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Carers allowance and direct payments
Hi, I receive Carers Allowance for my 14yo daughter as she is entitled to DLA. My adult step daughter is also disabled and is moving out of home and it looks like she’ll be entitled to direct payments to pay for carers. I have unofficially cared for her for the last 4 years. Would my step daughter be able to ‘employ’ me as…
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what minimum hours must I work to continue receiving industrial injuries disablement benefit
Hi, I am almost 69, but still working and receiving this benefit, I am looking to reduce my hours. - every year I get a form to complete confirming that I have worked a minimum of 10 hours a week for the previous 13 weeks. Does this mean that I need only to work 130 hours a year?... or do I need to work 10 hours every…
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Hi, my name is janetanne! Will I lose out on benefits if my son moves in?
Hi I hope someone on here can help me as I'm so very confused regarding my benefits.i currently get pip and ESA this includes severe disability and disability income guarantee and support group...I also get full housing and council tax benefits .I am allowed also a spare bedroom for my carer to stay when needed ( my son)…
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It's now 12 weeks since I applied for Carer's Allowance. Who else has waited a long time?
Hello again everyone, 3 days ago, it became 12 whole weeks since I sent in my application for Carer's Allowance. Other than the initial email and letter to my family member that I care for, I've heard nothing back since. I've tried calling to chase it up but all they can tell me is it's in the system. How many others here…
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Increased pip but when will l get?
I had my review form for pip and was told ( 3 weeks after l got a text confirming it was ) that it wasn't received so i called, after 7 failed calls i finally got a person who told me id been reviewed without another interview and my award was increasing to enhanced living and basic mobility. She said she had no payment…
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LCWRA and Council tax
Hi all, I was recently awarded LCWRA dating back to Feb 2023, I currently get a reduction with council tax, But I went on to the entitled website and filled in all questions asked and had this at the end, I am under Shropshire Council. Does this mean I would get 100% council tax reduction? Council Tax Support £26.14 /…
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Am about uc
Hi everyone just a quick one I have been transferred over to uc… got my first payment I think av made a mistake I am getting pip daily living rate some one advice me I can apply for careers allowance which I did also I applied for carer element on uc also the lwcra on uc all waiting decision on am I wrong to apply for all…
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Universal credit saving limit
So I am in UC and one of my friends want to give me money each month. I get UC and PIP. I’ve already spoken to the UC people but I don’t get a few things. So if I get 6k in my account, does it have to be a monthly thing for my UC to be affected? Or is it 6k for the year? Also Do they mean 6k after the month has ended or…
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2 WCA's back to back and no advocate to help
So we're with a local organisation, but Unforutnaly our Advocate is on leave, and DWP have decided that while she's on leave to book a now can not be changed WCA for both PIP and ESA in that time. this has now left us with out someone who can speak on behalf of my partner, and disturbingly there is a lack of advocacy these…
