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You don’t have to tackle energy bills on your own. Introducing @DES_Scope!
We know that many of our members in the community have been
concerned about energy bills. That’s why we are thrilled to have @DES_Scope here
with us. If you didn’t... Scope’s
Disability Energy Support is a free energy advice service for
disabled people, or households with a disabled member, living in England or
Wales. You…
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British Gas Energy Trust can support you
Are you struggling to keep up with your energy bills? British Gas Energy Trust have grants for eligible individuals and families available on their website. This support is available to both British Gas customers and customers of other suppliers who have debt on their energy account or use a pre-payment meter. Click here…
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Cost of Living Payment - useful information
Hi, we have been receiving a lot of posts asking for information about the cost of living payment. The cost of living payment is a term that relates to a payment that is made if you are receiving certain benefits and tax credits. There are up to 3 different types of payments depending on your circumstances. You could be…
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Over payment child tax credit
I'm seeing all these shocking cases of people who have migrated from legacy benefits to U.C to now be told they owe thousands because they've been overpaid child tax credit ls.I am now extremely concerned that this is going to happen to me.I haven't even had my letter yet.What can I do and how can I find out?
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Hi, my name is Tyler2018! Where can I get food and energy vouchers for the weekend?
Need food and energy vouchers for this weekend. Falling short and mo money till Tuesday. Have 2 children with disabilities and struggling.
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Housing Element/Benefit
Is the housing element paid separately or does that figure appear in the overall sum of U.C?.
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Assurance Needed on Future Welfare Reforms
I was deeply disappointed to find out that my MP was among those who voted to cut the winter fuel allowance for pensioners. I have reached out to her via email to express my concerns. I urge others to also contact their MPs if they voted for this cut, to share their dissatisfaction and to raise concerns about potential…
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Council tax reduction
I'm confused as to whether I need to contact my local council about Council tax reduction when migrating to U.C or does this automatically stay the same?.I know housing benefit is being replaced
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Housing element or rent
When migration to U.C happens I understand that Housing benefit continues for 2 weeks after you claim.So for example I will have to pay this £500 remaining out of my own pocket? Or loan?.If they don't work out my claim for 7-10 weeks like they have done with some people ill be homeless
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Winter Fuel Payments Stopped - Why Didn't They Just Make You Apply?
So the Government are trying to save money. Fair enough. Winter Fuel used to go to millions of rich pensioners who never needed it., So stopping them is maybe a good idea. However making it only available to those on Pension Credit was unfair to those who where maybe over the threshold by a few pounds. So to save all the…
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Breathtaking nerve
Just received a breezy email from the Labour Party of which for the moment I'm a member. It's about my subscription and breezily gives me the payment schedule for the coming year: £5.90 a month. There is no mention that it was previously as in last month £3.62. I have very thoroughly searched my email to see if anyone…
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Hi, my name is montyringo! I would like help with my water bill
I would like help with my water bill if possibly I currently not working and can't walk far
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University tuition fees
Hello Family, Hoping all is well with you and yours too. I am Mr Kennedy27, a mature law student looking for tuition fees top up. Could anyone guide me towards university grants and/or funding organisations? I have already got a maintenance loan which won't cover my term residency/rental. I will appreciate it if you could…
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Recent changes to the State Pension.
After the change of Government recently, I was curious about how much individuals would be entitled to. It is encouraging that the State Pension has increased for most people - subject to NI contributions. I was curious about my future entitlement based on today’s forecast. I contacted the Department of Pensions, but…
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Initial advice on Trusts
Hi, Apologies if this is the wrong place to post but trying to get some initial advice if setting up a vulnerable person trust may work, I am happy to pay for a trust to be drawn up but trying to understand if it could work I have 2 daughters both in receipt of PIP, and young adults, and I am lucky that I may be able to…
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LBBD Council
This discussion was created from comments split from: Means-testing PIP: frightened to death.
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Community Groceries - food co ops - not food banks
We've very lucky in Telford to have a Community Grocery which we tend to visit once a week. They have stores dotted around the UK (although not everywhere) £5 annual membership gives you '£5 shops' which basically give you the equivalent of around £40 quids worth of shopping. We also have another 'outlet' So do check em…
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Were this to happen, there is a number of possible responses
Warning Labour will strip pensioners of their prescriptions and bus passes next (msn.com) The simplest, since people need their medication to stay alive, is a charge of attempted murder. I do not intend to be wiped out by this Reeves woman! Clickbait of course but to be prepared for the worst is to not be knocked out if it…
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Mis-sent bank payment
To all who can help, I recently wanted to send money to a relative, but I accidentally sent it to a wrong bank account. I have contacted my bank who have said they will request it back, but that it can take a while - implying days to weeks. What can I do to reclaim my money if they cannot reclaim it - i.e. the recipient…
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Benefits and Holidays
Being invited abroad for a week with family. Am on UCredit and Pip. How will travel abroad affect these. Do I just need to let DWP know? Thankyou
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council tax reduction for mixed age couple with one being a pensioner
Hi, our council is as much help as Keir Starmer is to pensioners. I have contacted the council many times and they take weeks to respond and I am just about to give up. Our situation is. My wife is a pensioner but i have not reached pension age. My wife is on attendance allowance and full state pension. I receive full PIP…
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BBC pensions costing us £841million per year
Did you realise that Hugh Edwards is added to BBC's gold plated pension scheme which costs us tax payers £841million? / year? Can this be right?
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How to get more help
Im on pip and ESA and universal credit But still it's not enough to make ends meet Can I get any other benefits please help