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I think I've just inadvertently squashed my own PIP claim.
To give some background, I am currently receiving PIP (standard elements on daily living & mobility) for autism, EUPD, anxiety, depression. My needs have severely increased within the last year, to the point I have had to move into Supported Accommodation. The supported accommodation is through a housing association. I…
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Hi, my name is sunny1234! Retiring in December, how soon should I claim for housing benefit?
Hi i am on universal credit and work part time and I retire Dec , how soon can I claim for housing benifit ; or how do I find out how much help I will be entitled to , I know I will not be entitled to pension credit as I will be approx £5.00 over !!!!!!!! As I am stressing about it at the moment . Please can you give some…
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Hi, my name is DOGWORKBOOK2. Need to confirm my need for my pension
Hi,I am writing to confirm my need for my pension. I am 78 years old I am quite deaf, housebound and cannot hear well on the phone. [removed by moderator - personal information] . I receive State Pension, Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance from DWP which I continue to need . This is paid into my Halifax account…
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Hi, my name is marciachandler! Where can I get help with buying carpeting?
moved in but can’t afford carpeting! Can you help?
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Hi, my name is homebuilder! What other benefits can we claim for?
my wife has two artificial hips and osteoporosis, also a heart ptoblem and she finds walking any distance over 10 mtrs difficult. She is 80 yrs old . We are claiming attendance allowance ,what else can we clain for?
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Petition against the scrapping of the WCA
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/725550
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Hi, my name is JoyousB90! When should I let the DWP know about my knee operations?
I was awarded PIP about 3 months ago - 12 points in Mobility section. Just had word that my first knee replacement (RIGHT) will be on 15 September, the second (LEFT) tba. At what point do I let the DWP know about my 1st operation - before or after? And, if anyone knows, does the same apply for ESA (Employment Support…
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Means Tested Benefit Award Letters
Hi, I was just reading something online about award letters for means tested benefits. I seen a DWP worker mentioned that on every award letter for means tested benefits. Bank statement reviews were mentioned on each award letter on means tested benefits. I can’t check mines at the moment but can anyone confirm if that’s…
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Hi, my name is cats2025! Will I get extra money for being my fathers carer?
hi I’m in receipt of universal credit lwrca I’ve just become my fathers carer will I get any extra money thanks
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19 year old and appointee status
Hoping to get some advice here My son is 19. His PIP goes into my bank, to a separate account. That was set up when he transitioned to PIP from DLA. His universal credit was not claimed until about a year ago. That goes directly to his bank account and he spends it as he chooses. He is using {removed by moderator} and…
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Hi, my name is Rhendry! Am I getting the right benefits for having two children?
Can I ask about payment for my kids ? I’m I only getting paid for single parent when I have 2 kids ? I do not currently work and won’t be able to live on 340 a month with two kids
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Hi, my name is Tony1959! Am I still eligible for benefits once I receive my state pension?
hi I am about to receive my state pension and we have been notified that we will lose my wife’s pension credit when that happens will I also lose rent and council tax benefit and if so can I make a new claim
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Shared home ownership and UC
hello everyone Hope you are all getting some sunshine and fresh air, I have lived in and rented my mums house for over 12 years, due to my disability and more suitable facilities. My mum owns her house outright and rented a bungalow, suited to her needs. She is elderly and disabled. I claim PIP and currently in the process…
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Hi, my name is 272! Daughters Personal Health Budget has been reduced, but needs haven't changed.
hi I’m looking for advice my Daughter has a PHB some of the things that have been identified needs such as physio and massage therapy as well as things that have been in from the beginning they are trying to remove iv filed a complaint and will take it to the next level of the ombudsman thank you
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Contributions based esa - bank loans?
Hi all! I am on ESA Contributions based ESA. I am on no means tested benifits. I have a small priviate pension that has been declared. Yay! I was wanted to borrow a small amount from the bank on top of my mortgage. Am I allowed to do that? Many thanks 😊
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Hi, my name is Baileyw16! Is an internship classed as further education?
My granddaughter is turning 18 in October she is starting a internship is this still classed as further education
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Can I claim Carers Allowance for myself?
Can I claim carers for me self as my son works now
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MR totally ignored by UC but an update at last!
So, UC closed my son's claim back in January this year due to too much capital. I put in an MR to say capital had not exceeded 16k once £1850 deducted for COL payments. This was confirmed received and logged to UC systems 12thFebruary. Heard nothing at all til today. Letter attached to (closed) journal. Overpaid by…
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Hi, my name is GillianC! Would I qualify for UC?
I have fibromyalgia and it's made it hard to do my job. I've dropped down to 20 hours per week over 4 days but still really struggling. I'm limited to what I can do. I've been on and off the sick for periods of up to 3 months over the last year. It's looking like the service I work for (I'm a support worker) are going to…
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How does going to university affect your benefits?
I just wondered if anyone had any insight on how going back to university would impact me financially when I have been claiming UC and LWCRA? I am looking to do a masters degree January 2025 and waiting to see if I have been accepted on the course. I’ve rang student finance and what they told me doesn’t align with what’s…
