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Online, in-person or one-to-one?
We're looking to understand the challenges people face when dealing with HMRC or tax related issue and what sort of support would be beneficial. Have you experienced any difficulties dealing with tax or benefits issues? This can include: National Insurance contributions Child Benefit PAYE and Self Assessment Compliance…
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Cheap(er) food...
https://lowpricefoods.com/ No guarantees that they will have what you want - but it is cheap(er) Some of it is "short dated" - but still perfectly good
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Why the means tested benefits capital limit should be increased
In England, the upper capital limit for means-tested social care has been £23,250 since April 2010. It was increased annually before that, but has been frozen ever since. The lower capital limit of £14,250 has also remained unchanged since 2010. (House of Commons Library) So as of June 2026, the £23,250 threshold has been…
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Hi, my name is annmaguire! No pension as I have no NI credits
ive just discovered i have no pension as no NI credits have been applied even though i was entitled
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Thames water help discounts
Hi everyone, I do not work due to health issues and live alone. I was getting bills of £46 a month for Thames water and I thought it was too much. I couldn’t have a meter fitted so I was on a single person tariff. I decided to call them up to see what they could do and they went through my bills and incoming money and it…
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Morrisons launches new 10 per cent discount for millions of shoppers
Morrisons has announced it will be offering millions of Brits discounts worth up to £550 a year through a new money-saving scheme. The supermarket giant will offer 10 per cent discounts to disabled customers who spend more than £25 on their groceries online. This new offer is the result of a new partnership between…
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Old Nationwide Cash ISA transfer in to new one
Hello. My Nationwide Triple Access ISA has now ended and turned into a basic ISA but I didn’t receive any maturity pack. When I try to open a new Nationwide Fixed Rate Cash ISA I don’t see any option to transfer in from my basic ISA the only option is to transfer in from another external provider. If I don’t choose the…
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If you close an account - tell the DWP!!
Just had a compliance interview because it's flagged up on their computer that I told them I have one account, when they have on file I have two. I don't it was closed in January, but I didn't tell them it was closed, so they've had to go through the checks that I am still eligible for UC and I wasn't over the 6000 savings…
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how much is your rent
I saw someone has rent of £1800 a month, mine is £480 a month for a 2 bed house private renting, i know diff areas are diff amounts but its ridiculous rents can be so high what is yours like? and do you agree that people shouldn't be allowed to own more than one home?
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Does Scope have access to any special energy deals ?
My fixed rate with Octopus expires next month - but I don't want/need any discussions with an advisor - just the cheapest option in pence per kWh !
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Paying for a short UK Holiday on UC/PIP?
Now that the Weather's getting a bit better, in the Summer I'd possibly like to go and spend a few days on what I call a "Hi De Hi" Holiday Camp somewhere not too far away on the Coast, maybe Lincolnshire or North Yorkshire, Brid, Scarborough/Filey and that. Would I be able to book such a thing with support and pay for it…
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Disabled persons trust, any special procedures?
Father of Disabled Child Disabled persons trust set up. Child has savings Can she put her savings into the trust? Has anyone done this, are there any special procedures to follow? Thanks Harry
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Hi, my name is trina65! How do you manage to pay bills?
Hi,how do you all mange to pay for energy and cancel tax bills Thanks for reading
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Ear in aid
Hi I have serve heating and the NHS aids don't help at all I would like to buy a private one which is a lot stronger than the NHS one but it would have to go through the finance which they refused me do anyone know how could I get the aid and be allowed finance
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UC / transitional protection
I get high pip on both . My partner is my full time carer he gets carers allowance. He gets standard pip. We have a joint LCWRA My question is we noticed today for this month statement that big dip of £50 has come down transitional protection, we know it’s meant to come down over time. But definitely not a drop like that.…
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TV licence change who owns it for over 73
My now wife has to licence in her name but is 3 years younger than me. How can I take over ownership and claim free licence?
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When my Parents are gone, would I be entitled to anything?
Might sound a bit morbid for a Bank Holiday Monday but both my Parents have ongoing health problems particularly Dad's Alzheimer's/Dementia, and I've previously been told that because I've been on benefits since I was 17 (just over 33 years) I wou;dn't get any inheritance. Would this be correct?
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Is it possible to get financial help with bills
I am currently unemployed, and paying my regular payments is a real challenge. Does Scope offer any any grants for that ?
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Credit card
Hi I've taken out a 500 pound limit credit card. Do I declare to uc
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Im homeless, disabled, I have the deposit money for a flat but the estate agents need a "worker"!?
Hi all Whats the situation, the estate agents dont seem to even be considering someone on disability and housing benefit, they seem to be looking for professionals infact there's not even an option I can select for housing benefit. This wasnt the case a few years ago, has renting changed or is it me mind reading, and I…
