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Rishi Sunak's speech
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Worried sick over rishi sunak
im on pip and lcwra for mental health reasons. my mental health is not fixable. ive done many treatments and medications. none of witch work. ive also been privatley diagnosed as autistic.. but as it was private and recent im still yet to give my letter to the gp. and i dont know if that will even make a difference. im…
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carers allowance payment late?
Hello, Just a query on carers allowance.I last got oaid on 28/3 due to bank holiday.my payment date is monday.Idid not get paid today 29/04 any ideas if this os late.
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The Autumn Statement 2023
Good morning, Community! Today is the day of the Autumn Statement. We have been having many discussions over possible changes to the welfare benefits in this thread; Welfare benefits news, possible changes & constructive ‘discussion - an ongoing thread. We know it has been daunting and upsetting for lots of you. But today…
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iidb
hello i was 0n 32first time then on 40 second time then 55 tree time by the tribunal and 78 percent last years and i chest bean assent last month steal waiting for decision the tribunal said is degenerative cane the droop from 80 to 0 or not
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Personal injury compensation and universal credit
Hi I am getting £8666 compensation from a work accident I am now on universal credit will they take the compensation payment of me or will they deduct money from my u benefit and if so how much? Tia
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What will happen to my parents
Looking for info on my parents behalf. My father currently receives ESA and is in the support group. My mum is his carer. They are a mixed age couple and my father becomes a pensioner in May so they have been advised to start a UC claim. They have claimed this, started it last week so unaware so far of award. But they…
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A new record in Carer's Allowance payment delay?
I think I'm approaching a UK record in unpaid carers allowance payments, and it's NOT a new claim. My claim and payments for 3 months were totally fine. Until I was asked for 6 months self employment figures. My Carer's Allowance payments stopped on the 3rd of October 2022 and my 6 month earnings were requested on the…
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Kind advice required regarding sale of a personal digital asset.
Hello everybody. Apologies if this is being posted to a wrong section of the forum, first time poster here. I have been on UC for a couple of years now and also claim carers allowance for caring after my mother. I have a question in relation to the sale of a digital personal asset to a international friend living in Dubai.…
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Hello my is Andy
I'm looking for advice on carers allowance, I claim carers allowance because I help my wife with her physical difficulties I recently had a seizure and am having ongoing issues because of it can my wife also claim carers allowance as she is now assisting me with my daily living ? Thank you Andy.
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Hi, my name is johnron!
hi all wee bit scared iam on esa n not fit to work group with housing benefits making me even more ill scared will not get uc now hear its this year geting migration to uc :(
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My wife's assessment, doctor more interested in menopause
Hi everyone. my wife had a assessment done this week. and would like to warn women on the menopause' my wife has worked all her life never been out of work. 5 years ago she was involved in a accident . that left here with severe injury's to her shoulder arm and hand.over the last five years she has had five operations on…
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Pension age looming 😮
Hi all I am new to posting but been around the forum for a few years now. My newbie posting question is = Do we have a section to ask and hopefully pick up advice on State Pension and disability etc ? I am dreading absolutely dreading the beginning of May when I have read I should apply for it. I have no idea what to do or…
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advice for claiming benefits
Can anybody help me with the process to claim benefits?I am working but it is making me suicidal. I know it sounds like an escuse for being lazy but i have adhd (waiting for official diagnosis) and i can't take it any more.I used to work as many as 60 hours in a week and i have slowly reduced my hours down to 20 in a week…
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Should I be concerned about assessment?
I had my assessment on Friday and was wondering if I should be concerned as after each question I answered she added things like this would cause lots of pain! Why would she do this and also I've not had a text to say DWP have received my report can I ring up on Monday and ask if they have it?
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Deprivation of Capital?
I'm new here and wondered if anyone had any idea about what is and isn't regarded as deprivation of capital for means tested benefits. Me and hubby are both disabled, get PIP at standard rate daily living and mobility, plus income support which includes disability premiums, housing benefit, council tax reduction and child…
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Inheriting a small amount that will take me over my means tested savings limit
Hi I am looking for any insights and guidance around inheritance for disabled people on means tested benefits .My mother is due to leave me 20 k in her will .I,am on ESA ,PIP HB If I receive this inheritance to my bank account it will exceed my benefits savings limits .I’ve been advised to go to a solicitor and set up a…
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If someone moved in with me
Hi my friend might have to sell their flat to pay damages to flooded property below flat of £41,000. I am on ESA Support Group and High Rate PIP living and mobility. I live alone and get housing benefits and single person discount council tax. I am on legacy benefits and believe I won’t have to be transferred to universal…
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Hi, I'm RUBIKSCUBEBOY! Looking to start work, how much can I earn without losing my benefits?
Hello, hoping I can get some advice please. I am a 47 year old male wheelchair user, currently recovering from total knee replacement surgery on 8th January 2024. My 4th surgery in 4 years due to Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was made redundant 12th January 2024 and put in for ESA while signed off from work. My final pay packet…
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Been called into job centre
Hi, my friend has recently uploaded a fit note on her universal credit account because they have had to stop caring for a family member due to ill health. once they uploaded the fit note they received a message from universal credit saying they need to go into the job centre for a meeting. is this normal and why would they…
