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Carers allowance
Hi all I'm new here, so hoping I'm on the right section, my son made a claim for carers 16 wks and still hasn't heard anything, he called after 8 weeks and they told him he'd have to wait another 6 wks, how is this fair
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Pip
Hello Ive just received a text message from pip saying I will receive a decision letter within 2 weeks, I wasn't asked to go for a assessment does it mean I have been accepted for pip
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PIP confusion
Hello, I had a text on the 27th of march to say decision had been made on my review. I was due a payment on the 28th which never materialised. I assumed this meant my review had failed but i was told pip is paid in arrears so i should still have gotten the most recent payment. Is it likely my pip has been stopped or is…
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Hi, my name is haymaker63! due to have a full knee replacement. only gets ssp can we claim others?
Hi my husband is 64 still working and is due to have a full knee replacement. He will only get ssp can we claim for other benefits
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Hi, my name is natty94! Can I get 15 hours free childcare on ESA and PIP?
Hey! Just looking for some advice on the free 15 hours nursery funding in the uk. I am still on esa (support group) and claim pip also, I have not moved over to UC yet and I’ve seen you do not have too unless you choose too. But I’m wondering do I have to change over to get the free 15 hours or can I still get them being…
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housing benefit and attendance allowance.
Hi, I'm not sure if I'm in the right section but if anyone can help I'd appreciate it. An elderly couple with chronic health issues, one who is claiming attendance allowance now wants to try and apply for housing benefit and council tax help. They have an adult relative living (not working)with them and need to know if…
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My universal credit has been put on hold by Risk Review and I have been waiting every day for someon
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Pension
Hi I have a small pension and would like to take the 25% tax free amount. Im on esa contribution based so know it wont affect that and under 16k in savings, but could it affect council tax support. Thankyou
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Hi, my name is kevin! Am I eligible for SDP?
Hi I have a question about sdp. Who do I contact to get this I currently receive LCWRA and pip at standard rate since 2021. I’ve also checked me Universal Credit statement and can see that it has not automatically been applied when I receive pip and housing benefit.
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Hi, my name is saust! Looking for help with DLA Severe Mental Disability Premium
Hi anyone know about dla severe mental disability premium. My boyfriend had payout it 2017 for backpay. Payment was not re instated then after. Now need to claim it back again. Anyone know what form is needed to get money owed to him. Thanks all much appreciated.
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Universal credit as a couple
So my hubby and I decided to move over to UC! My question is this: he gets/got esa so he should get LCWRA but I didn’t as on old style as his wife I didn’t have too! so I didn’t bother ! Is this still the same? Will I have to look for work? Ordo my own LCWRA application? kind regards SP
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Hi, my name is Astragirl24! What benefits can I claim with fibromyalgia and arthritis?
Hi there wat benefits am I able to apply for with fibromyalgia and arthritis
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UC Migration questions
Hi. I am a new member. I received the universal credit migration letter because my husband and I we received working tax credit. I have cancer plus another illness. Also I suffer with anxiety and depression .I receive PIP standard daily living and enhanced mobility . I am in ESA based contribution support group from 2014…
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MR, received an unexpected call, does this mean I've been awarded?
Hi just in the middle of MR had an unexpected phone call from Dwp asking questions like had I been abroad or hospital. Said I still need to send in more paperwork but not received it from hospital yet lady said not to worry I am looking at your claim you will receive a letter in a couple of weeks keep an eye on bank…
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PIP Letter
Hi, has anyone had thier letter from PIP yet saying what new payment is include the 6.7% announced last October?
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Waiting over 6 months for my Scottish disability review, after moving from pip
Any advice would help, I've been waiting over 6 months for my Scottish disability review, after moving from pip. Every time I call for an update it takes atleast 30mins to get through and I never get any response that makes me feel like progress is happening. Its always along the lines of "OK Mr g I can inform you that…
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Single woman pension pip & pension credit ?
Hello I am a single woman ,I am approaching pension age, i will be entitled to the full state pension I receive pip at enhanced level care & mobility. My question is will I be able to receive any pension credit ? Thank you for any advice .zoob
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Disability premium
Hi.. I receive income related ESA and the standard daily living and mobility parts of PIP. would i be able to claim for a disability premium if I live with another adult (my mum) who has now started to receive the enhanced rate of the daily living and mobility parts of PIP ? My name isn't on the tenancy agreement, does it…
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Tribunal help - dorset
Hello, can anyone recommend any assistance I can get to help me with appealing to tribunal in dorset area. I have tried cab and not much help. Any help appreciated, thank you
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Housing Benefit Slow at processing change of circumstances and rent arrears
Is there a legal timescale that HB have to sort out and act on information via change of circumstances at all ? I changed over from my partner having IS to myself having IR ESA and CB ESA I am at the point of owing 7 weeks rent at London prices I have phoned HB again today and they have escalated and marked it urgent,…
