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Personal Health Budgets (PHB's)
Are any of you on a PHB ?Are they set up by the NHS/GP's or Local Authority ?I live in a different LA to the location of my GP - Will that cause problems ? Do carers also get a PHB to spend on alternative carers for the caree (when they are, for example ill, themselves) - if so are they means tested for carers ? Any…
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A degree with UC LCWRA and PIP?
Good Morning, I was wondering if someone could advise me? Is it possible to study and get student finance for fees when you are on LCWRA and PIP? I am unable to work due to mental health disabilities. Thank you.
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LCWRA Review
Hi how long does it take for a LCWRA reassessment review ? I’m in receipt of LCWRA and have been for the last 3 years due to my mental health received a message in journal in June confirming I have been referred for a reassessment review. received questionnaire forms on 11th June sent them back on 10th July as they was due…
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PIP, ESA, UC etc
Hi all, I am new to the world of benefits I have never claimed a thing. I have put in a joint claim with my partner for UC. I have applied online for ESA and am in the process of applying for PIP. My question is can anyone advise on any other benefits I could apply for? I recently lost my job due to health issues so we are…
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Can someone still my details
Hi I got doctor for my disability review next month I went doctor blood test I ask where is my forum since was send out last week or this week . I haven’t got in post and worried someone might get my date of birth name and address can they use it to get my benefits and my bank I’m bit worried about it since I think got…
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Lcwra work allowance
Good morning,so I have been awarded lcwra from 10 January relevant period to April 10 2023 during the relevant period am I entitled to my work allowance Many thanks,Scott.
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16 year old working part time
Hi myself and husband currently receive ESA, PIP plus Severe Disibilty Allowance, Housing and Council Tax Benefits and Child Tax Credits and Benefit. My 16 year old is about to start 23 hours a week part time work. Am I correct in thinking that this will NOT affect any of our benefits? So long as it remains under 24 hours…
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Student loans for college and university
Hi Does anyone know how many student loans you can have is there a limit or unlimited? For example, if I was to do a 2 year college course and then go on to university to get a degree for 3 years would I get help? I Want to study my GCSE maths and English which is part time and free as it’s government funded so that’s…
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How will my eldest child finishing full time education affect my benefits?
Hello, I apologise if I have posted this in the wrong place - I'm not too sure what I'm doing or how to use a forum. But I wondered if someone may be able to advise please... I have two daughters, the eldest is 18, has just completed her A levels and is not working. My younger daughter is 15. I am in receipt of ESA, PIP,…
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Hi, my name is GerryO! BASRIS form query
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Are we required to tell the DWP about an inheritance?
A close relative of mine died recently and I will soon be inheriting a sum of money. Is it required of me to inform the dwp? I claim pip and esa. Many thanks
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Lcwra
Hi I've been awarded lcwra on 10th August my first sick note went in on 17th March my assessment period is from 20th to 22nd my sick notes have been continuous how much backpay will I have and when Also when will I receive my first payment of lcwra I get up on 28th of each month but my statement is available from 24th
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DWP Debt management
Hi my name is Debs and in 2018 just before covid19 I requested a statement from DWP debt management. Gobsmacked is an understatement when it read.... opening balance £2,816.19 dated 01/07/2005. My question is do you know if they are allowed to request overpayments which was due to a DWP error not my fault. It was at the…
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Death and Benefits
After the death of my sister this week, I've offered to help my BIL with sorting things out, as he's ever so slightly deaf and not in a good place Not really knowing where to start. My BIL gets the State Pension, plus they were/ are guardians through the courts/ Social Services for their 15 year old Grand-Daughter. My…
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What benefits is she entitled to ?
I’m writing on behalf of a friend she is receiving carers allowance for her autistic 20 year old who lives at home she gets income support of 50 pounds a week although she herself has a lot of physical and mental problems ages diabetic has severe skin problems and depression that warrants a huge amount of tablets given her…
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Sleep Apnea as a disability?
Hi my name is Terry. i have very recently been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. My scores are toward the end of the severe scale. As a result I have informed DLVA of my condition, they have informed me i must not drive. As a consequence this has cost me my job as a surveying engineer. I have a small pension…
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re: Backdated Severe Disability Premium REJECTED
Hi everyone I hope You're all doing well. I just wanted to update you that after a Mandatory recognition ( 7 months ago ) im now told that 1 ) Iwas not entitled to it because If somebody was claiming carers Allowance for me and 2) I was claiming Carers Allowance for someone ?? and 3 I had to be on enhanced PIP or DLA . Can…
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Buying house with elderly parent
My OH is on PIP, we get IS (probably soon be moved to UC) Can anyone tell me if I buy a house jointly with elderly parent on state pension but she does have savings. In the view of me being able to look after her in years to come (we would have no mortgage): - would our benefits be affected? - if she did need more care…
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Hi, my name is Gazz! are benefits paid up to when state pension starts
Hi Am 66 in sept are benefits paid up to when state pension starts
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Moving from tax credits to Universal Credit
Hi - I wonder if anyone can advise me on the upcoming changes as I understand tax credits are being moved over to Universal Credit. I know that PIP doesn't affect Universal Credit but I get ESA in the support group. I'm medically retired and I'm worrying we will be worse off with this change. Has anyone moved over to…
