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Purpl Grant Fund
Hi has anyone ever heard back from a Purpl Grant application? To be clear I am ONLY referring to GRANT applications from them, not applications for membership. They’re supposed to have reopened applications for Grants today (13th July 26) but as of 11:26am, have not done so) Thanks
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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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New Banking security verification checks
My bank has been asking me for extra - detailed security information when I log in. (something to do with gov rules, I think and not DWP.) The message reads 'Are your details up to date' and then requests Personal Details' Contact Income Details The problem is, its quite complex, starts simple enough, some ID, NI, income,…
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Advice please 19 year old son
Hi need advice as im confused by it all. My son turned 19 in june. Gets high rate pip on both elements. I no my universal credit will stop for him 31st of Aug. Hes going back to college September to finish his level 3. I never knew about esa credits until recently so I no cant apply. Not sure what to do 2 scenarios. 1. Put…
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Bpd spending money claiming it back?
I recently just had an episode and my alter has spend money on a Casino - I recently upgraded my phone last couple days and did change the passcode - it’s with Apple Pay - casinos- I bank with Halifax - is there anyway to claim the money back due to an episode ?? I’ve literally just logged in and seen all the deposits 850£…
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Bonus and UC
Hi I earn 2600 a month before tax and get a small amount of UC but it helps . I got an 800 bonus which was taxed too. I know it will wipe out uc this month but what about next
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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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Hi, my name is susan76! Grants for goods and carpets?
hi I’ve been given a house in Am looking to see if there’s any help with with goods in carpets. I’ve applied for a community care grant but got refused
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Hi, my name is Dennis1a! Experiences with trust executors
My son and I are discussing setting up a disabled persons trust for him. We know that many disabled people who have DPTs find that executors can be paternalistic and behave as gatekeepers of the fund rather than enablers. We also understand that the executors can be slow in implementing spending requests in a way that…
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Historic benefits
Here's a comprehensive overview of UK National Insurance sickness benefit in 1965. Weekly rates (from March 1965) The National Insurance Act 1965 set the standard weekly rates as: Category Weekly amount Adult sickness benefit £4 0s 0d Adult dependant addition £2 10s 0d First child £1 2s 6d Second child 14s 6d Each…
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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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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
