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Hi, my name is kevin! Am I eligible for SDP?
Hi I have a question about sdp. Who do I contact to get this I currently receive LCWRA and pip at standard rate since 2021. I’ve also checked me Universal Credit statement and can see that it has not automatically been applied when I receive pip and housing benefit.
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Hi, my name is saust! Looking for help with DLA Severe Mental Disability Premium
Hi anyone know about dla severe mental disability premium. My boyfriend had payout it 2017 for backpay. Payment was not re instated then after. Now need to claim it back again. Anyone know what form is needed to get money owed to him. Thanks all much appreciated.
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Universal credit as a couple
So my hubby and I decided to move over to UC! My question is this: he gets/got esa so he should get LCWRA but I didn’t as on old style as his wife I didn’t have too! so I didn’t bother ! Is this still the same? Will I have to look for work? Ordo my own LCWRA application? kind regards SP
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Hi, my name is Astragirl24! What benefits can I claim with fibromyalgia and arthritis?
Hi there wat benefits am I able to apply for with fibromyalgia and arthritis
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UC Migration questions
Hi. I am a new member. I received the universal credit migration letter because my husband and I we received working tax credit. I have cancer plus another illness. Also I suffer with anxiety and depression .I receive PIP standard daily living and enhanced mobility . I am in ESA based contribution support group from 2014…
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MR, received an unexpected call, does this mean I've been awarded?
Hi just in the middle of MR had an unexpected phone call from Dwp asking questions like had I been abroad or hospital. Said I still need to send in more paperwork but not received it from hospital yet lady said not to worry I am looking at your claim you will receive a letter in a couple of weeks keep an eye on bank…
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PIP Letter
Hi, has anyone had thier letter from PIP yet saying what new payment is include the 6.7% announced last October?
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Waiting over 6 months for my Scottish disability review, after moving from pip
Any advice would help, I've been waiting over 6 months for my Scottish disability review, after moving from pip. Every time I call for an update it takes atleast 30mins to get through and I never get any response that makes me feel like progress is happening. Its always along the lines of "OK Mr g I can inform you that…
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Single woman pension pip & pension credit ?
Hello I am a single woman ,I am approaching pension age, i will be entitled to the full state pension I receive pip at enhanced level care & mobility. My question is will I be able to receive any pension credit ? Thank you for any advice .zoob
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Disability premium
Hi.. I receive income related ESA and the standard daily living and mobility parts of PIP. would i be able to claim for a disability premium if I live with another adult (my mum) who has now started to receive the enhanced rate of the daily living and mobility parts of PIP ? My name isn't on the tenancy agreement, does it…
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Tribunal help - dorset
Hello, can anyone recommend any assistance I can get to help me with appealing to tribunal in dorset area. I have tried cab and not much help. Any help appreciated, thank you
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Housing Benefit Slow at processing change of circumstances and rent arrears
Is there a legal timescale that HB have to sort out and act on information via change of circumstances at all ? I changed over from my partner having IS to myself having IR ESA and CB ESA I am at the point of owing 7 weeks rent at London prices I have phoned HB again today and they have escalated and marked it urgent,…
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Saving into a private pension
Hi. I am appointee for my adult daughter who gets ESA and PIP. Is it possible for her to save into a private pension while on benefits, would it be seen as deprivation of assets? I can't find any information about it online. She is over the 6000 savings amount, only just, and DWP are aware, we send regular statements.…
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Housing Benefit/Bedroom Tax
Hi will a change in HB force a move onto UC? (I need to update my housing benefit claim because I'm now entitled to an extra bedroom on disability grounds which I have been paying bedroom tax on) Thanks
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Financial assessment
Does anyone know whether a backdated underpayment of benefits counts towards savings when it comes to a financial assessment for social care/direct payments?
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Underpayment in housing benefit
Hi everyone my rent has just gone up from £970 to £1250 per month I have applied for a discretionary help and have got that. My question is I’ve only just noticed that my housing benefit has stayed the same for years though I was getting corrected hb but have not been. Can I claim back off council for underpayment. This is…
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ESA Permitted work, PIP, UC & tax credits
Hello I am on ESA, PIP, & UC.I was working 14 hours per week under ESA permitted work rules.I was not paying tax on my salary as it was under the threshold.I have recieved a tax bill from HMRC as my salary combined with my benefits was over the threshold.Someone has said to me I should have been getting Tax Credits.I know…
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New PIP Entitlement
Hello all! apologies, I’m new here and just received my PIP letter through the post and was hoping someone could help as the offices are closed. My letter states that I am being awarded standard rates for both areas which is absolutely great but it says from 26 January 2026 to 5 March 2029, I haven’t received a back dated…
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Hi, my name is charlotte51! What else can I claim for financial support?
I’m awaiting a 2nd spine operation in 3 weeks time, I have spinal stenosis and can’t even work atm i need help and support mentally and financial queries in what I can claim, I’ve sent a PIP form off and receive universal credit but wondering if there’s anything else I can claim as financial support sadly is needed atm due…
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Hi, my name is Mick17! Where can I get a credit card?
I'm on pip and esa anyone know where I can get a credit card
