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Which benefits can I claim if I am retired?
Hi ive been retired from work due to ill health since 2014. I started claiming pip about 5 years ago. my question is can i claim esa if i pay my national insurance up to date? Or is there anything else i can claim. my husband is now retired and gets a pension we have some savings but things are tight.
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DWP not responding to tribunal.
Hello, after a mandatory reconsideration I went to tribunal nearly 2 months ago, on the status page it said that DWP has until 1st sept 2023 to respond, there is still no change over 2 weeks later. I have tried emailing and attempted to call but that’s something I really struggle with and couldn’t go through and once it…
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Proof of esa
Hi I've been trying for a week to get proof of my esa , for my sons college so he can get a bus pass and I've tried calling and it keeps cutting me of I've even tried sending an email, I was told to sign in to government gateway account! So after loads of messing and having to give them tons and tons of my personal details…
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Advice for family member
Family member off work short term (last 2 months) due to health. Quit last job due to stress and incompatibility with health but still wants to work and is looking for work. I am guessing they will not qualify for "LCWRA" but would they get "LCW"? LCW may be of benefit actually not just for finance but access to work coach…
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Child maintenance and LCWRA
This discussion was created from comments split from: Can Child maintenance trigger LCWRA?.
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New health problems
Can you help with the pip form going for my operation in 3 weeks to have my gallbladder taken out and I dread doing these forms
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Lcwra
Hello i have just recieved a letter from dwp to inform me i have been awared lcwra in the letter it says i mite be getting extra money now does that mean i will be getting a payment also i put my frist sick note into the journal on the 7th of july so will i get paid and when
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Are they entitled
Hi there all, I am a single mum, I have two children a 17yr old who lives with her dad my ex husband and a 13 yr old who lives with me and stays at his dad's every other weekend fri_monday, however I've just made a claim to maintinance cause he's not been paying for 2 months and I don't think he's been paying enough of£86…
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Scope charity collectors
Hi. I couldn't find a category to put this in. Yesterday I had a man in a Scope t shirt knock at my door twice collecting on behalf of Scope. Or maybe signing up people to regular donations. I live alone and don't usually answer the door to unexpected callers. I don't think Scope should be doing cold calling. Especially on…
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Benefits to state pension
Sept start state pension. Will ESA continue to start date of pension I get pip daily sdp How's sdp paid with state pension is it stopped and pension credit start
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Help and advice about dentist
Hi everyone nice to meet you all. I'm in q bit of a pickle. Iv neglected my teeth due to self neglecting them I was taking zopiclone daily for 3 years no review etc these make you forget alot. I'm also not blaming my doctor. Anyway my teeth are so disgusting broken in have or they've broken to the point they're just about…
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Carers allowance wait times
Hi everyone, my daughter applied for carers allowance as she helps look after me. Was just wondering what peoples wait times have been before they have been awarded carers allowance
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Moving to Sheltered living
Hi I'm due to sign a new tenancy to move into Sheltered living tomorrow Firstly they want £315 upfront for 1wk 5days rent. Is there any way of claiming this money back? Secondly I will need to transition to UC from ESA support group and SDP. Will I get the same money? Lastly how long does it take to transition over to UC…
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Hi, my name is willbest6677! Sick Note and Work Coach
I have a sick note for depression the doctor said it means i do not need to see my work coach but the coach says i must attend. He has also said i have to attend a specialist place to help me look for work is this correct in law or can i appeal it and how? thanks
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Disability related expenditure and financial review for care
I have established DRE and sent reciepts for the increase in prices from 2019 and the cost of living. They are askibg fir 3 months reciepts rather than the ususal one. They are saying that they will discontinue my DRE if the recieps are not accepted. They are saying they will discontinue my DRE where i have not sent a…
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Adult Disability Payment and Carers Allowance advice needed
My husband claims pip and I claim carers to look after him my health is not great now am I entitled to claim the new adult disability for myself or will they take my husbands pip away from him I am unsure whether to call and make a claim incase they start looking into what benefits we recieve I'm dying to phone and just…
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How is this FAIR
I am LCWRA due to Bipolar Disorder and classed as Substantial Risk. It is 11.20pm and I cannot sleep. I am laid in with anxiety running through my body. My mind is all over the place and I feel fear and dread. The latest news is making my illness worse. I feel like they will just want to get me into LCW and take away the…
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Hi, my name is Gweb! does anyone know, to get neurofeedback funded by DSA?
Hi Is it possible, does anyone know, to get neurofeedback funded by DSA? Thank you
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Pip and uc, will it trigger assessment
Hi, I’m currently on lcwra and have been awarded pip. I think I should tell them (uc) but I’m so nervous it will trigger an assessment as I think it’s probably due. Any advice or information please?
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Benefits, savings and earning
Hi please can anyone help? We are on universal credit, my partner cares for me. I’m going through a divorce and the house I own with my ex is being sold, giving me £58,000 from it. After paying costs and debs, I will have about £40,000 left. I know that means I will lose my universal credit, but will I also lose my housing…
