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Got LCWRA- now what?
Hi everyone!I just got the news yesterday that they've decided I have limited capability for work and work related activity, which is such a relief. I was hoping that now I have 'proof' that I am in fact disabled that I might be able to get some other things that might actually help in my day to day life (beyond more…
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Hi, I've had a review and received text messages at every stage
I've had a review and received text messages at every stage the last one I received on the 21st of April saying we have received your health assesment report and will make a decision but it may take six weeks before you hear from us . As far as I can work out it's been six weeks this Friday and I haven't received anymore…
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SDP and boarder
Hi I get SDP and PIP and income related ESA And have 1 child on dla I have a spare room that a friend of a friend wants to rent I wanted to charge £150 for the room since my rent is £675 and I get £529 coverd by my housing benefits Would I lose my SDP ? How much would I lose from housing and esa for renting the room ?…
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Benefit question
This discussion was created from comments split from: Carers element.
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Cost of living support
Hai I received a message from you that I am having a hard time and I would need support
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Hello
Hello I know I asked this question before and due to my autism and mental health issues etc, I repeat questions mainly for reassurance etc. I'm feeling really guilty for only working paid part time jobs on permitted work with the support group on esa, one lasted two months and the other lasted a month... I've tried…
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Adult disability payment Help fill out the online application.
Hello Good Evening I am in the process of applying for Adult disability payment, and I am finding it tricky filling out, the application is there any resources to help me fill out the application with some guidance if possible. Any suggestions, I would be very much grateful for. Thank you
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Hi, my name is kerryR! Grant Help
Hi everyone I’m new to this group. I have been diagnosed with FND where my symptoms include left sided paralysis which can last up to 3 weeks at a time. I’m from Edinburgh and looking for some advice on grants to get my garden done up so that I can have somewhere to go to and relax when I have paralysis
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Confused over SDP
Hello everyone I claim income related ESA support group and PIP enhanced mobility and Enhanced DL. Well that was before I went into hospital. PIP has stopped and also the SDP of ESA. I was living alone but when I leave hospital I will move into supported housing as I can't cope living alone. The supported accommodation is…
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Hi, my name is katiejoe! I had a telephone assessment
Hi I had a telephone assessment between 9 and 12 no call I rang them and they said it said examined on my form then he said I would probably get another letter in 3 weeks but I don't know whether he means another phone app please help I am stressing out
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Will my benefits get backdated
My esa benefits got suspended because I didn’t tell them about a university course I started, I’ve given them all my student finance information and everything. I was wondering if I’ll get my esa benefits back & backdated?
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Embarrassed if i can or should claim :(
Hello everyone, i hope this is the right place to post this but i'm looking for advice if i do or can qualify for help. I'm 29 self employed male who i would describe themselves as just a normal bloke. I dont think i've claimed anything of the system ever but the last few years have built up to where i feel awful. Health…
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Carers allowance and Carers Premium
Hi , I’m looking for a bit of advice . I am going to have to start claiming Carers Allowance as I will caring for my Dad . I have researched and can see I can also earn £139 per week . I’m wonder if I earn this as well as get carers allowance , is there anything else I can claim as this is still a massive drop in money .…
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ESA STOPPED - PLEASE HELP!
My ESA has been 'zeroed' because I will be getting a student loan (postgrad, online course, part time). They count this as income even though it is all going to tuition fees - I'm not keeping a penny. I don't know what to do, how can I pay my rent / bills / afford food? I'm screwed! I don't know what to do, please can…
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Ways to use my son's Direct Payments
My son's Direct payments have so far been used for after school clubs and Carer support days out over the school holidays. After a recent re-assessment I'm trying to understand if I can use these Direct Payments for a cleaner to manage my son's washing/bedding/bathroom/games-physio room or for us to go on an accessible…
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Carers allowance
My husband is disabled and receive DLA . I receive carers allowance, but the whole amount is deducted from my U credit. They give me a carer portion but that's half of what my carers allowance is. Why is my wage for being a carer so low? Why do they deduct all of it? It doesn't feel fair when they say it has increased but…
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Hi, my name is jimbomak! My carers allowance payment did not go in tonight
My carers allowance payment did not go in tonight I'm wondering why.
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Universal credit and working??
I got a job interview I’m currently on esa worked a job for 7.5 hours but was only a hour a day for 6 days I quit it and found a better job which I have passed the assessment and been invited for interview - working as a host on the train although it’s 17.5 hours two days on the weekends and 14£ a hour. I tried using…
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Carers Allowance & private pension
Just want to double check something. My Mum gets Carer's Allowance for me. She is due to turn 60 soon and will receive a small private NHS pension from when she was a nurse for 8 years. The NHS pension is approx. £300 a month. As I understand it £300 a month is less than £139 a week which is the earnings cut-off point for…
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ESA stopped - postgraduate studies (please help!!)
I just recieved a letter from ESA saying that my ESA has been stopped as of 2 days ago - I called them last week to say that I *will* be getting a postgraduate loan (I haven't even got the first installment yet) to fund my studies - (all of the money is going straight to the uni, I'm not keeping a penny of it, not that…
