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Help with redundancy and paying a lump sum to my pension
If I am being made redundant and I pay a lump sum to my pension pot while I am currently claiming universal credit what will happen I don't know what to do for the best
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I am a unpaid carer
Hi I wondering if I can get advice please I care for my husband he has mental health issue and can not deal with people at all I do everything for him the job centre has told him to look for work he's on pip but I no he will be unable to to take on a job due to his mental health witch I have explained but am struggling to…
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CTR reduced wrongly and in Error
hi everyone ☺️ I’ve just discovered this as I’m on the autistic spectrum. I check research Study case laws Especially when I know I’m correct 🙈 Hopefully this information can be passed on to help I’m gonna thousands of other's who have found themselves having had there CTR reduced on migrating from legacy benefits. Under…
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AET and transitional protection
Hi can anyone help me with an issue with UC. I am in receipt of PIP and have recently been awarded LCWRA. I’d been off sick from my job for almost six months but decided to hand on my notice because my job was very physical and heavy with a very early start time and it all became to much and caused a increase in my pain…
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Hi, my name is Krygon! How do I speak to a human being at the DWP?
How to speak to a human being at the DWP
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Proving House Repair spending is necessary
I have been saving for house repairs for many years. I mentioned this in a recent DWP complaint, about something else but tangentially relevant to savings, and was advised to get proof the repairs were necessary. Im not sure how to do this. I have some single glazed windows I think need replacing, the roof tiles are…
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Mortgage on universal credit unfair than rent
I have been told I have to much savings I said this is for house repairs if I need them . As a home owner if my house is sud standard the council can take it off me but universal credit said it's still savings . if you rent your land lord has by law as to keep you safe and warm . Not the case if you own your house .Should…
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I think I've just inadvertently squashed my own PIP claim.
To give some background, I am currently receiving PIP (standard elements on daily living & mobility) for autism, EUPD, anxiety, depression. My needs have severely increased within the last year, to the point I have had to move into Supported Accommodation. The supported accommodation is through a housing association. I…
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Hi, my name is sunny1234! Retiring in December, how soon should I claim for housing benefit?
Hi i am on universal credit and work part time and I retire Dec , how soon can I claim for housing benifit ; or how do I find out how much help I will be entitled to , I know I will not be entitled to pension credit as I will be approx £5.00 over !!!!!!!! As I am stressing about it at the moment . Please can you give some…
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Hi, my name is DOGWORKBOOK2. Need to confirm my need for my pension
Hi,I am writing to confirm my need for my pension. I am 78 years old I am quite deaf, housebound and cannot hear well on the phone. [removed by moderator - personal information] . I receive State Pension, Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance from DWP which I continue to need . This is paid into my Halifax account…
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Hi, my name is marciachandler! Where can I get help with buying carpeting?
moved in but can’t afford carpeting! Can you help?
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Hi, my name is homebuilder! What other benefits can we claim for?
my wife has two artificial hips and osteoporosis, also a heart ptoblem and she finds walking any distance over 10 mtrs difficult. She is 80 yrs old . We are claiming attendance allowance ,what else can we clain for?
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Petition against the scrapping of the WCA
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/725550
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Hi, my name is JoyousB90! When should I let the DWP know about my knee operations?
I was awarded PIP about 3 months ago - 12 points in Mobility section. Just had word that my first knee replacement (RIGHT) will be on 15 September, the second (LEFT) tba. At what point do I let the DWP know about my 1st operation - before or after? And, if anyone knows, does the same apply for ESA (Employment Support…
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Means Tested Benefit Award Letters
Hi, I was just reading something online about award letters for means tested benefits. I seen a DWP worker mentioned that on every award letter for means tested benefits. Bank statement reviews were mentioned on each award letter on means tested benefits. I can’t check mines at the moment but can anyone confirm if that’s…
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Hi, my name is cats2025! Will I get extra money for being my fathers carer?
hi I’m in receipt of universal credit lwrca I’ve just become my fathers carer will I get any extra money thanks
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19 year old and appointee status
Hoping to get some advice here My son is 19. His PIP goes into my bank, to a separate account. That was set up when he transitioned to PIP from DLA. His universal credit was not claimed until about a year ago. That goes directly to his bank account and he spends it as he chooses. He is using {removed by moderator} and…
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Hi, my name is Rhendry! Am I getting the right benefits for having two children?
Can I ask about payment for my kids ? I’m I only getting paid for single parent when I have 2 kids ? I do not currently work and won’t be able to live on 340 a month with two kids
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Hi, my name is Tony1959! Am I still eligible for benefits once I receive my state pension?
hi I am about to receive my state pension and we have been notified that we will lose my wife’s pension credit when that happens will I also lose rent and council tax benefit and if so can I make a new claim
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Shared home ownership and UC
hello everyone Hope you are all getting some sunshine and fresh air, I have lived in and rented my mums house for over 12 years, due to my disability and more suitable facilities. My mum owns her house outright and rented a bungalow, suited to her needs. She is elderly and disabled. I claim PIP and currently in the process…
