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How does a lodger effect my benefits?
Hi, I am classed as SMI and get a full council tax discount. I recieve ESA with SDP and PIP. If a lodger was to move into my property would I lose my SDP? Would a lodger be a change of circumstances and if so would this mean I would be pushed onto UC? Would I lose my full council tax discount? Thank you very much
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Joint WTC - move to ESA
What would happen if I were to move on to ESA after being working 16 hours a week self employed ? I am very unwell. My wife and I have WTC and Child Tax credit. Will we be automatically moved onto UC or can we continue to receive WTC for up to 28 weeks if my wife is still working 16 hours ? I get the SDP. I know this is a…
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Disability income guarantee and SDP
Hi, I have just been awarded PIP after change of circumstance in DLA. I am now entitled to SDP. I currently get the £17.25 disability income guarantee. Will I still get this as well as SDP?
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Legacy benefits
How many people in the group are still on legacy benefits and HAVE and ARE losing out? I've been getting ESA contribution and income related benefits since 2015, entitled to income BUT because I'm entitled to (we know it bull $**t we are moved to the back of the q.) an excuse to deny us what we are actually entitled to. We…
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ESA and Mental Health
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice / reassurance. I didn't know i was entitled to claim ESA until recently for my mental health. I have a few mental health problems one being Agoraphobia so i am mostly stuck at home and can't go anywhere even with help it is almost impossible. I want to apply for the ESA but I'm…
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Buying and selling a property whilst claiming ESA, do deeds have to be in ESA claimants name?
My mother is of ill-health and struggling to pay her mortgage, she is currently claiming PIP and ESA (income related). I would like to support my mother with day-to-day living and her financial worries but I live 90 miles away from her so it is very difficult for me to help. Me and my mother have discussed this in detail…
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Bank holiday payments
Due to her majesty's funeral on the 19th, anyone that gets any benefits due to be paid on that date, is it still normal or earlier, as there's nothing on the dwp website,? Thank you.
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Carers allowance and ESA
Hello all 😁 Could I please get some more help? I am on employment support allowance support group and my husband is a self-employed window cleaner who hasn’t worked for many years as he is taking care of me. I also get enhanced mobility and enhanced daily living. We have never put in for carers allowance as it seemed so…
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??? SDP backpay
I queried which premiums I receive with my Income Related and Contributory based ESA , for Housing Benefit purposes. The DWP rang back around 10 days ago and said I was owed Severe Disabled Premium. They rang back last Friday and my phone died mid call. The woman from ESA said I was owed a 'substantial' amount from me…
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Esa and carers allowance
Good morning can anyone help my partner is moving in with me to care for me I currently have esa support group and full enhanced pip he won’t be working as he will be caring for me my question is if he claims carers allowance would it be deducted from my esa I understand I will lose the sdp and single person discount on…
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Will taking a lump sum pension affect our ESA support?
On esa surport and pip ,I claim for my huband , who now is taking lump sum pension, will this affect our esa surport
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Lies
Hi this girl who wanted to date me I said no she is bisexual and dated in my area so now she is nothing but trouble has stated falsely reporting people of working wen they are not being drug dealers and lying about people staying she’s had reported about 3/4 people all lies so I’m wondering what should I do ring esa to…
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USUALLY EESA On Bank Statement.. Today says JSA
Hi All.. Anyone else experienced this.. I usually receive payment with my NI no and EESA next to it on my bank statement. Today it shows GN CPS FP ACC3 (MY NI NO) DWP JSA The same fortnightly payment as I usually receive. Anyone have any knowledge why? I have recently sent a claim in for renewal of my PIP. Thought that was…
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Paying for a parents care home
So, how do I deal with this. My mother lives in a care home with chronic dementia. My father has taken over her financial responsibilities and the DWP pay her 'money' into his account where he subsequently pays the care home. This arrangement is mostly satisfactory for him. I was wondering, if the worse was to happen and…
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The amount of backdated PIP i will be getting is around £8000...will that affect my ESA payments?
Hi, my names Larlyb and id appreciate some help please. Ive just been awarded PIP after winning my tribunal. My question is: the amount of backdated PIP i will be getting is around £8000...will that affect my ESA payments? Will i have to tell ESA, housing benefit etc? TIA
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ESA self employed off work due to operation
Hey everyone, my partner has just had a operation and can’t work for 4 months. He went to the job Center to be told himself and I need to apply for UC. I explained when I was off 6 years ago, I claimed ESA for whilst I was off. The advisor then went on to say my partner has only contributed towards class 2 and 4 NI and…
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ESA payment
Hi, thanks for taking the time to read my post, I put in a claim for ESA a few months back, I’m currently at the stage of the assessment period I believe, and I’ve signed the claimant commitment. I received a payment today from ESA for £55, I don’t know whether this is the normal amount or if it’s a mistake or an…
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LCWRA descriptor 11
Hello, I have read various guides but I’m still a little lost with this descriptor: 11. Initiating and completing personal action (which means planning, organisation, problem solving, prioritising or switching tasks).Cannot, due to impaired mental function, reliably initiate or complete at least 2 sequential personal…
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Partner gets ESA income based and lives with parents, will she be moved to UC when she moves in
My partner lives with her mum and dad a/:_nd gets income based ESA and is in the support group and she gets carers allowance. Also PIP AND DLA for our daughter but I know these won't be affected. When she moves in with me and tells the ESA people will that stop and she will have to claim for UC? I've read somewhere that…
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Hi, my name is hils72! If anyone bought my book, would I lose Esa?
Hi I am on Pip high level and ESA support group since Feb 2022 ( worked as nurse, got covid at work and ended up in a coma for 2months last aug/Sept ) when I woke up I couldn't walk talk move hands feet etc. I want to publish a book which I've had an editor etc however I've just realised today that if anyone actually buys…
