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Spectacles
Hi guys. I'm new here. Hope somebody can help. I went for new specs this morning. I'm on basic universal credit and wrca. I claimed free eye test. My problem is why I only got a voucher to cover cost of specs but it was only for?£40. Is this correct. Has anybody had this problem. TIA
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Help with carers allowance
Good morning, I’m just after a bit of help please regarding carers allowance. So I claim it for my disabled son but I’m also disabled and I was wondering if my daughter can claim it for me. Thank you
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ESA not awarded . Please help
Hello all I'm literally at my wits end with DWP , it a long story , but to shorten a long story I close my universal credit claim down cos they keep on paying me nothing £0. So 3/4 weeks after that I applied for esa , and just yesterday (Saturday 25 November) I got a letter saying that they can’t award me esa . Can some…
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Carers allowance and work expenses
Hello, I work part time and get Carers Allowance. My job requires me to travel to different locations using my car and my employer reimburses me for mileage and parking expenses at the end of each month. Does this reimbursement count as my earnings? Many thanks
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Gifts & debt
Hopefully a quick 2 questions, not related to me but trying to help someone. 1) I am aware that inherited money can be used to buy a property to live in without triggering deprivation of capital rules for means tested benefits...Is this also the case with money that is acquired from other sources? In this case, I am…
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UC and separation
Have received a letter from UC to transfer from Tax credit. We have been given untill February 2024. I get pip and contribution ESA and not working. Things have gone down hill with my partner and we both want to separate. If we separate will my partner still get transitional protection with UC? Currently have joint claim…
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Hi, I'm emily53paignton! Would like to know other people's experiences are with claiming benefits
Hello my name is Emily [Removed by Moderator - Personal Information]. I have been diagnosed with long covid in June of this year following having Covid in September 2021. I used to work full time 40 hours a week but I can only work 25 hours a week now and even that is a struggle as I get so tired and really struggle to…
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I want to move out of home, what are my options? Can I apply for a mortgage with just UC and PIP?
I wanted some advice on my current situation, so I want to move out of home! I am earning pip and on universal credit due to severe mental health which prevents me from living a normal life having a job is one of them! But my current living situation is not ideal as it worsen my disabilities with mental health I am single…
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Hi, my name is mikewhineray! Struggling to remove my appointee
looking for some good advice struggling to remove my appointee ie mother who is stealing my money
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Hb and supported accommodation
I’m move to a managed property with an association that offers weekly visits and is supported accommodation- the rent is 759.46£ a month - my local hb pays 103.56 for one bedroom- they said that I might have to pay the rest if hb don’t pay the full rent- I’m in hostel/supported accommodation for people with mental health…
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Hi, my name is Personal! I need a new an accountant who manages your annual disabled tax return
Hi Everyone and grettings at what, I know can be an extra stressful time of the year for us. I am in a real fix. Do any of you have an accountant who mamnages your anual disabled or vulnerable persons tax returm. The guy Ive been using for years has dropped off the radar and I need to have the return completed before the…
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Hi, my name is james2332! My partner's been diagnosed with cancer
Hello, I writing on behalfe of my partner who recently has being dianosed with cervix cancer in may 22, she had a full hystoretomy and is now going for her chemo. She has always worked for 42years and nether been on the dole until now, we have applied for pip in may and I have applied for care allownce and I have not been…
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Should my daughter apply for pip?
Hi all . I'm looking for some advice my 19 year old daughter has struggled with depression since she was 11 it began with her pulling her eyelashes out she had extremely bad social anxiety this continues now every day is a mental struggle for her she will not leave the house without someone woth her she will not go on…
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Lcwra
I done a uc50 and was assessed as having lcwra. I received a letter in my journal on the 28th October to confirm this. I was told I would be getting the extra money in November, then told December and am I now being told January. Can you help me please because I just keep getting told the same thing each month. I just want…
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Hi, my name is Marydoll5! I was recommended this website, so much changing in PIP and ESA
I was recommended this website and am glad to get the newsletter as so much is changing in PIP and ESA. Thanks for accepting me!
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Backdated carers element and carers allowance arrears
Hi everyone, just got a couple of questions to ask and get some help on please. I have been awarded backdated carers element this week and have been paid already. My next UC payment is 14th Dec. Will the backdated carers element be taken off my UC? Also this week I was given carers allowance arrears (5 weeks worth) and…
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WCA Assessments
This is worth keeping an eye on. They been directly asked so hopefully some clarity on the way. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/uc_wca_reassessments_policy
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What is the cost?
With every thing that is happening with all these enquiries can any one explain what will come from them? Hillbrough 1989, Grenfell, NHS strike action, Pandemic enquiry to name some. Will all the appologies in the world bring any one back? Will the government then or the government put things right? Why do the y have to be…
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What will I loose if my son starts full time work
Hi to everyone, Please can anyone advise me, I am a lone parent with 2 children one at 18 years old college full time, one at primary school, I recieve income support with sdp, and pip enhanced care , I also claim carers for my mum, I get a 25% reduction on council tax and I recieve housing benefit My Son had an interview…
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Cold Weather Payments
Some areas have triggered a cold weather payment. You can check your area here. https://coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/search.php You can check if you qualify here. https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment/eligibility This doesn't apply to those living in Scotland.
