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Moving from tax credits to universal credits " cost of living payments "
Hi all. My partner has recently been requested to move from her old style tax credits to universal credit. She's had to re apply for all her entitlements and due to this her tax credit benefits have stopped, along with her child tax credits and she's been notified she will not receive anything until 28th Feb 24, but today…
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Possible pension credit?
Could anyone offer some insight. my mum is 74 and has never claimed pension credit as after general googling it appeared she wasn’t entitled. However after searching on here I used the benefits calculation and it is saying she is indeed eligible. I just wanted to clarify a few things she has a weekly state pension of…
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Backdated claim
Hi. I first went onto UC in march. Initially was just handing in sick notes from doc but on advice filled in UC50 in May. I was put on limited capability for work but not work related activities last year. Appealed the decision and lost in August. Appealed that and finally won last week. Question is when will they backdate…
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Benefits and working
Hi, my name is Jane. My son is 33 and autistic. He does not work and gets full pip and esa. A family friend has offered to have him work with him once or twice a week building decking, gazebos etc (his own business) to help him try and connect with others and give him some independence. It would be weather permitting…
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Income related ESA going up?
Hello, I’m sure this has probably already been answered but struggled with the search function finding it. i know universal credit is going up in April but is old style income related ESA going up? If so please can you tell me by how much. Sorry if it’s been answered before. Thank you in advance.
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Hi, my name is noelle32! is the money we receive right?
I have an automatic husband that also has colitis, under active thyroid ,arthritis, needs replacement knees ,mental health issues aother medical issues as well. My question is we are on uc and he gets a work related payment from them but because we have only been on uc for 12 months we was getting essa payments from them…
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Work capability assessment, Im confused
Hi all, I've recently been referred for a work capability assessment. I suffer with extreme depression and anxiety and probably other undiagnosed conditions. I've been getting fit notes from my GP for the last 5 weeks and now I've been referred for a work capability assessment. I'm really scared about this because iv ejust…
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How does any compensation awarded by a court affect benefits ?
Hi ~ Hope you are all warm and well ! I need some advice regarding a situation I may well face soon . In my previous business life, before I became ill, I invested into an investment scheme, the organisers of which then promptly disappeared with my cash ! After years of wrangling, this is about to come to court and I…
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Hi, my name is Olena56! Rheumatoid Arthritis, in this stage can i apply for disability? And how?
Hello to everyone. I need help. I just being diagnosed Rheumatoid arteritis. I have treatment with steroids tbl and metroxate The horrible pain is stop but i still fill ache in joints. Im scare to think when i stop with this medication i go back to that pain again and again. I manage to work only part time for 2 month(…
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Lwrca back pay
I'm just wondering if anyone can help I've been awarded lwrca on Friday My assessment periods are 16th to the 15th so I get paid the 22nd of each month My first sick note was given in on 21st of September . Would I get paid this month or will it start from the 22nd of next month ?
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Work and LCWRA
Hi. I’m on UC and LWRCA, along with PIP and SMI. I also work full time, but my mental health is very bad right now and while work is pivotal for financial and emotional security right now work is making me really unwell. My question is if I quit will I be sanctioned by DWP?
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PIP COL
Hi all, just quick question.. are we getting a new cost of living payment this year for pip ? Thanks in advance
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CPAP machine
someone who knows I need and use a CPAP machine they are telling me that there is an new allowance now for breathing etc and using this machine every night without fail as I stop breathing for a fair length of time
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Communications between UC & PIP
Hi..... I would love to get the opinions of experienced users of the benefits system about this. I have a client who has UC with LCWRA and PIP at enhanced rates for both components. They recently accepted a job offer, to work 18 hours per week. I know that they have to report this change of circumstances to UC, but for…
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LCWRA
Hello I have put in for an MR just for my LCWRA award date not the whole decision . The reason for this is that I put the wrong fit notes details in on my journal which made the gap however I have sent over the original fit note that fills in the gap and my work couch has accepted it . Does anyone know how long it would…
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Hi, my name is grud! bank closed account as my carers allowance was paid into it, allowance stopped
4 months ago for no reason my bank closed my account as my carers allowance was paid into it the allowance was stopped , I then notified the department of my new bank account that I had opened . Since then I have sent 4 letters and emails to ask when they will send my allowance to the new bank account but to date have had…
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Removing/changing Council Appointee
Hi all, I'm working with a family currently who have a social services appointee that manages their Son's benefits. When the Son had his accident, Mum and Dad were primarily focused on his health and wellbeing, so they chose to delegate the money side of things to a local government appointee, assuming this would be a…
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Sick note ended and they said am not fit 4 work
I got a sick note 4 three months it ended on 30 November on the 25 November they said am not fit 4 work
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LCWRA & Working
Hi, I am in the process of looking for work as UC isn't enough for my living expenses anymore. I am on LCWRA, and my work won't contradict my claim. So my question is how does earning while on LCWRA work? I will be having only 16hrs a week at minimum wage, will I no longer receive benefit money or will it be topped off on…
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Will DWP punish me for treating myself to something when I feel able?
Sorry to post again, it feels like all I do is post about paranoia and anxiety but it’s all I can focus on at the moment ;; I receive LCWRA. As a result of being chronically ill I can’t always look after myself and can go days without going any further than my bathroom, but somethings been going round in my head and I…
