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Lwcra
Good afternoon I new to here and would like some advice. I currently have depression & anxiety, this has caused me not to go out alone & I have to be reminded to eat as I have no appetite. I am under the community mental health team & have had a work capability assessment, part of my care plan is working towards going out…
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New style ESA question about letter "changes in social security benefits"
Hi all, I've just received a letter from DWP that's made me nervous so wondering if anyone has had the same and/or has any advice. For context, I'm applying for new style ESA (not eligible for UC since I have over the max. savings amount), sent my WCA50 form a few weeks ago and haven't heard anything yet about the work…
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ESA being offered at reduced rate by ESA after I get Stste Pension
Does anyone know if the above is an ESA admin error only and that i must contact them to say theyre wrong? Or what should i do? I get Income related ESA at present which should stop at state pension but theyve written twice to say id still be getting it at a reduced rate 'due to age' so they must know i will be of pension…
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Checks on money going in and out of bank account?
Hi, ive read a few times now of people being queried by dwp about random amounts of money going in and out of their bank accounts, even small sums of £50 etc. Why do they do this if you are allowed savings upto £6,000. Do they question everything to do with your bank account now as it seems pretty intrusive doesn't it???…
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New Style ESA & Accrued Holiday Pay
Hello, I’m posting here because I called ESA and the agent didn’t know. They said they’d get someone to call me back but didn’t. I have been off sick from my job for many months and started claiming ESA when my SSP ran out. During my time off I have been accruing annual leave which my employer is looking to pay out to me.…
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Should this still get paid as UC
Been on both contribution based and income based ESA, and the other names it was, since 1993. At the end of last year I had a P45 from ESA, no explanation or letters, calls. I called ESA where they informed me that the income based part of ESA was going to be paid by Universal Credit, and ESA were only paying the…
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Moving from esa to uc
I am moving from ess to uc and what questions will uc ask me as I need to get my rent and council tax sorted dint know what to say or ask
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ESA - payment change
I'm asking this question on behalf of a friend who has received contributions based ESA for many years. This weeks fortnightly payment went into his bank account as usual, and for the correct amount. However, £20 of the payment was labelled JSA, job seekers allowance he presumes. He has never seen this before in his ESA…
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LCWRA back pay
hello I was awarded LCWRA i have being submitting fit notes since last August will I be owed back pay only 1 month has changed on my statements they said they owe me 421 as I had my normal uc payment this 16th is the the back pay or a payment
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Permitted work
I did permitted work in the past for a charitable organisations a few years ago to cover maternity leave.That was only temporary with the possibility or further permitted work to cover annual leave. I haven’t been never been told that that had ended. I haven’t been back to the organisation since it’s relocation and…
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Volunteering on esa
hi. I have been offered the chance to volunteer at a local digital inclusion club. I am on esa suppprr group. Do I need to inform the job centre? Thanks
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Contributory ESA only - P45 received
I am in the Support Group since 2011 with ongoing contributory ESA claim. I have not had a WCA since the original claim was accepted or any other contact from DWP other than an annual increase letter. Today I received a P45 which implies my claim has ended as it gives last date of claim as 8 January. I have not had any…
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Apply for Universal Credit
I had to relocate due to harrasment and apply for Universal Credit. I now do not qualify for housing benefit
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Creative grant
Hello, I've received creative grant income, 90% of which is project costs (paying people) not my income. So I will only make a few hundred quid over the course of the year. Does anyone have any experience of using a permitted work form in this way? Thank You
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No longer able to claim JSA and receive NI credits...?
I was claiming JSA on and off throughout 2018 and during the periods I was claiming I was only eligible for NI credits. At the end of December last year I made a new claim (rapid reclaim) for JSA. however, I have now been told that the claim cannot be accepted and a claim for Universal Credit must be made. I have savings…
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National Insurance Credits
Hi, I was dismissed from my job after 25 years on ill health grounds in 2016. I was on contribution based ESA for 12 months. I was sent for a WCA and got 0 points. I was too ill to appeal the decision. My ESA payments were stopped. The letter I received informing me of this did say they may still make NI credits. I did not…
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backdating claim
I am currently employed in 2 roles for the same company. I have been working reduced hours since October due to ill health and this is now permanent and I will just be doing one role. I didn't need a fit note for my employer as they paid full pay for that time. I know I have enough contributions to claim but can I back…
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Strange letter
I got a letter from ESA today saying iv had a change of circumstances. I haven't. And it doesn't state what it is. It also says that the amount is staying the same. confused much? Did anyone else get this letter.
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New Style ESA Contributions Based - Pensions Query
Hello This is a complicated one. I've been signed off by GP long-term sick. Still technically employed. Was awarded New Style Contributions based ESA. Been put in support group. Am now (first month) in receipt of a small pension from a previous employer and was given a small lump sum less than £5k and pension before tax is…
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Detailed expense breakdown
Hi, I’ve just been contacted by DWP for a detailed breakdown of my expenses and I have no idea why. Anyone have a clue! 🕵️♀️
