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Hi, my name is Gfly381! Will a part time college course affect my PIP or ESA?
Hi everybody, hope everyone is keeping well, I have a question and if someone could help me answer it I would really appreciate it. I am currently 24 years old from Northern Ireland and I am out of work due to depression and anxiety, I am claiming esa and personal independent payments (PIP) for my disability, as I am…
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Pension credit loan/gift from children to move house
My parents (68 and 74) are married, live together and on a pension credit since 2022. They live in their own accommodation in the UK (no mortgage). I would like to gift or lend them money so they can buy another accommodation that is slightly larger. Currently they have one bedroom but I would like them to have a 2 bedroom…
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Limited capability to work
Hi all again ive just been awarded limited capability to work only took since last tuesday suclh a relief, so with the paymentim on U credit and been providing fit notes with no gaps since 2nd of jan 2024 do anybody know how much you get and when will they start for myself thanks
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First claim for UC leading to LCWRA, I’d never even heard of LCWRA!
Hi folks, I’m very new on here and new to having to claim anything other than PiP. I cant quite get my head around the rules and regulations of asking for and getting financial help when it’s needed. Apart from getting PiP the last time I claimed anything was working family tax credit about 20 years ago. I simply didn’t…
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Question regarding ADP ❤️
I reapplied for ADP in February after a diagnosis of ME/CFS and being able to gather more supporting information. I called up not too long ago to check on the progress (and see if they’d received my documents,) and the woman over the phone was lovely. She did say something that made me curious though, specifically that my…
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ADP - re-determination.....
Hi My friend called ADP, was told letter had been sent out Wednesday 10th April. Girl couldn't tell them outcome but did say check bank account. They have been given £10 payment Friday 12th April. Why would this be? Thanks
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why wasnt I given the income top up or advised?
This discussion was created from comments split from: ESA.
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ESA
Hi I've just been awarded LCWRA today. I've been dismissed from work with notice from the 17th May. Can I claim new style ESA in the support group from when my SSP end in May? We are on UC but as my Husband already gets LCWRA element we know that we will only get the one award. He also gets ESA in the support group which…
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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…
