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Any update regarding ESA/JSA
Does anyone have any update regarding the proposed ESA/JSA limited time benefit? If we don't qualify for UC due to savings etc and don't get the new 4 points for PIP we will get zero benefits. We need a benefit for people who have worked and it is not means tested. Maybe you should have paid a certain percentage of NI…
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ESA to UC - not quite as simple as it's made out to be?
Hello all, I'm one of those that were being 'taken off' of the 'legacy' benefit of ESA (Income Based). I received my letter with nothing other than a warning about needing to complete a UC claim before x date. I did this. I get a call a couple of weeks after my completion date from someone at the local job centre whose…
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Clothing
Was wondering if anyone is aware of any help I can get for help with clothing, I am currently receiving ESA and PIP. I am in desperate need of clothing , issue I have is I am severly obese and need to buy clothes from out size shops and they do not come cheap unfortunately. Any advice would be helpful if if it turns out to…
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Reaching the point of no return
I’m sorry that this is going to be a long post. I will try to make it easier by breaking things up. Me…. Chronic secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Plus other comorbidities. More than 10 years receiving, Joint claim Income based ESA (LCWRA for me alone), standard rate PIP both components, housing benefit and council…
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Closing Discussions
Why are you closing discussions, when they get interesting. People have a lot to get off their chests about all the cuts. Please let the chats go on or people won't get help. If you don't like some comments, then say so, don't just close the thing down.
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Pension Credit waiting time
Has anyone experienced the waiting time period between applying for PC and receiving it? Many thanks
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Carers allowance and council tax reduction
Hi both myself and my wife are disabled and are on universal credit and pip each and we are both carers for each other and so receive carers allowance so what I need to ask is does this affect our council tax reduction in any way
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Need an opinion on interpretation of disregarded income from my council
My 2025 bill is a huge increase, and I am looking at their very limited documentation. This line is the one I find confusing. Disability income will be disregarded to the extent that it is received by more than one household member Does that mean it is disregarded, or only disregarded if there 2 or more people with…
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Hi, my name is passey123! I have been thinking about packing my job in
hi I am 62 construction workerI have a condition PMR which I have had for nearly 2 years which is getting me down been struggling to do and concentrate on my managers job. The stress of the job makes my condition worsen by the end of day walking and movement becomes really painful And really dibilatating and no life after…
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Contacting HMRC if you have a disability
I have just found out you can webchat with HMRC if you have a disability.I used this today and it was less stressful than trying to phone them.I wanted to share this with everyond
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Hi, my name is Robin0480! would I be entitled to any benefits?
Hi I'm just looking for a little help, I've been working since I was 14, I'm 44 years old for the last 15-20 years been suffering from arthritis symptoms though arthritis does not show up in my blood, for 27 years since I was pregnant with my daughter I've suffered from mild incontinence, I have sleep apnea and had…
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Had a weird text today DWP - Subsidy Pаyment Notificаtiоn
DWP - Subsidy Pаyment Notificаtiоn It is recоrdеd thаt you havе not yet submittеd an apрlication fоr subsidy fоr 2024-2025. Aррlicаtiоns must be cоmрlеtеd by 8 Арril 2025 tо ensure you reсеive yоur £300 аllоwаnсе оn time. Fаilure tо submit on time will rеsult in disqualifiсаtiоn. (Then there is a link, I've had a look…
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Cares allowance
Due to be paid my care Allowance Allowanctodaybuthaven'tbeenpaid
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Housing benefit
Hi all Just wondering if anyone would know what the max housing benefit/element is for a one bedroom property in Worcester Worcestershire please? Thankyou 🙂
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Hi, my name is crisismum! Starting full time work on CARERS ALLOWANCE
Hi , Hope you all are well My husband is an active member on scope and have spoken highly of this forum and asked me to start off a conversation . He has long-term conditions and disabilities and in receipt of PIP . He used to receive LCWRA but is currently going through hell as he was asked to re-apply for a full blown…
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MP petition against cuts
Richard Burgon Labour mp has set up.a petition against disability cuts via change . You can tick a box for your name not to be on display. It's got 30 thousand already. He is on Facebook
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Hi, my name is Briantaxi! We are a couple on UC, wife is 57. Should I claim my pension or defer it?
Hi I am 66 on July my wife is 57 we are on universal credit since last May when I had to stop working due to ill health. I don't know if I should claim my pension or defer it because I have read I can't get pension credit because my wife is only 57. If anyone could help I would appreciate it.
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Sure start maternity grant.
I’m 30 +3 days pregnant and have applied for the sure start maternity grant. Has anyone had any experience with it and possible timeframes.
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MP John Mcdonnell
I sent an email to MP John McDonnell about the benefits cuts and the Mps. This is what he sent back- I think that the mounting concern and indeed anger about these cuts are pressing MPs to think again. We must do all we can to keep the pressure on. Please keep contacting your local MP to urge that the MP votes against…
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Hi, my name is pincer55! Will working after pension age affect my housing benefit and council tax?
Hi everyone ☺️ im a new member.
