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ESA to state pension... When, how and what to expect.
Hi, I used to be a member here but left I Got a lot of help with my PIP renewal ( sent it back in May ) not heard anything but got a letter last week saying it's been extended for up to one year. So still a long nerve-racking time for me and no nearer assessment. :( Anyway, that's not why I am here. Today my thoughts are…
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Hi, my name is Fifi82! Help with multiple benefits needed please.
Hi I'm new here, I have applied for PIP following a major accident causing a head injury that left me with life changing issues. I have had amazing support from a private counselor, doctors at my local practice, the community neuro team, the mental health team, the physio team and a neurologist at my local hospital. I went…
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Uc35
Hi, I had a uc35 that had to be returned by July5th which was returned and had my assessment on the 25th October. My first fit note was from the 15th May until 15th August then my next fit note 15th August to November 15th. I have been awarded Lcwra. When will my payment be dated from..
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Applied for dla just before 16th birthday
We applied for dla a few weeks before our daughters 16th birthday. She was diagnosed with an eating disorder hence why we applied. As I understand once they turn 16 they must apply for PIP. Does anyone know or have experience on how this may affect her dla claim. Thanks for any advice or information.
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Cost of living payment
Does any one know if you get Lwcra are you entitiled to cost of living payment or esa .
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Got a message on UC from enhanced review team
I live with my husband and child my husband works and I don’t since I have claimed uc. My husband was on spouse visa so he wasn’t entitled to benefits before, his pay was being accounted under mine and I was on a single claim. He now has the settled status and allowed to claim benefits. I submitted this proof to Uc and…
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Cost of Living Payment
I have been receiving LCWRA for 4 months now. Am I entitled to The Autumn cost of Living payment
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Why am i being punished for being disabled?
Thanks to being awarded 0 points on my pip assessment (which I have appealed against). I have lost everything. I have lost my pip, housing benefits and now my tax credits have stopped! I don't understand why the government think it is ok to leave us with nothing just because we are disabled. We do not choose to be…
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Hi, my name is Geo! I received a message saying they have made a decision
Hi I received a message saying they have made a decision. When will I find out please x
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PIP: Day and night needs
Myself and another community member found ourselves (respectively) disagreeing on a certain topic. Are conditions or issues that affect you at night included in the PIP criteria? Now, PIP makes no distinction between day and night needs, which is different from DLA. This was a concern for night-only needs people on DLA at…
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Little comfort for claimants from Labour conference
I'm not proficient at generating links, but if you enter the following text at bottom of this post in a search engine, you'll find some interesting reading material. I received this email from Benefits and Work today. I hope there won't be any copyright issues, and if there are, perhaps a moderator can take it down.…
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Hostel
Can I still claim universal credit if I live in a homeless hostel. I'm about to be made homeless and am worried if I get put into a homeless hostel my UC will stop.
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Lcwra / carers Allowance
I receive carers allowance for my 20yr old son who has just been awarded lcwra on his universal credit application he receives enhanced pip both will my claiming Carers Allowance for him effect this.
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Disability premiums while claiming ESA + PIP
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to get any Disability premiums while claiming ESA (support group) and PIP (standard daily living) while living with a parent. I have tried to do some research but I'm struggling to find a accurate answer. I'm not a tenent and don't pay rent to the landlord. Also…
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Child dla parent Esa carers allowance
Hi, my son has just been awarded dla, I claim Esa and pip. Does anyone know if I am able to claim carers allowance? I have had a look online and it says while it’s an overlapping benefit I may be able to get a carers premium on my Esa claim but I am unsure what this means and how I would go about claiming it if I am…
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Hi, my name is Nick1771! I've now gone down to 24hrs a week
Over the years I've developed arthritis in my neck, shoulder and am using continuous pain treatment to manage this. Because of it I've now gone down to 24hrs a week and am perminatley on light duties. But even that is hard to do. Can I claim anything, because I am losing out on 2 days wages, because this condition is…
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LCWRA
Hi, I received my WCA on 23/6/23, had my appointment on the 29/9/23 and got my decision on the 14/10/23. When will I receive payment. I’m new to this all.
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Carers Allowance advice
Hi all, just looking for some advice. my wife recently applied for carers allowance for myself (I have mobility and tremor issues) which was awarded. They wouldn’t award back pay as far as we wanted but granted it for September, so paid us that and then the first weekly payment, we had requested to be paid weekly. So far,…
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Council tax reduction when in receipt of Pip and U advice
Hi there, my friend has just moved in to a new Dudley Council property. She lives on her own and is in receipt of solo UC and Pip claims. She was previously at a Birmingham City Council address and received 100% exception for council tax, however since recently getting the Dudley council address she has now recieved a…
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Re class 1 credits
Hi, I was wondering if I receive class 1 ni credits automatically or if I have to contact the jobcentre. I only receive pip as I have too many savings for any income related benefits. I'm unemployed since july 2023 .
