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ESA payments
Hi I’m new to this and looking for some guidance,I spoke to my work coach regarding ESA claim and accepted my commitments on Monday can anyone advise me how long I should expect to wait for payment and is it backdated to when my SSP ended or to the date I claimed online Thanks
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I’ve been scammed…
Hi everyone, Here again looking for advice. I bought a Canon camera on Facebook marketplace. After waiting a week for it to arrive, it turned out to be a scam… 😔 I’ve reported it to my bank (Barclays). They logged an investigation and said it will take atleast 14 days for an outcome. Does anyone know the likelihood of me…
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Using a woodburner instead of central heating - does it cut utility bills?
I know this isn't for everyone but I thought I'd share what we've been trying this winter. We have a woodburner and decided to get logs (we got hardwood - they are more expensive to buy but burn a lot longer). So you know our set up and can compare with your own, we are two pensioners, over 70. We are in the house more or…
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Royal Mail - postage prices
1st Class post is going up again on 7th October It was £1.10 this time last year rose to £1.25 last October rose to £1.35 April 2024 Going up to £1.65 on October 7th 2024 !! Not that anybody uses post these days
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Re help compensation calculation
Hi I would be grateful if someone could confirm that the compensation I received from my bank is calculated correctly. The financial ombudsman ordered them to pay £13,274 plus 8 percent simple interest from 26 dec which is when I lost my money due to a scam until 03 oct which is when they paid me. Overall they paid…
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Ebay v Vinted - you'll be surprised what sells
An eBay update from MSE https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/selling-on-ebay/?utm_source=MSE_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=01-Oct-24-939fd8e25984eeb9c72-66fc2ad8b8706072fe60abac3f95cc7a&source=CRM-MSETIP-939fd8e25984eeb9c72&utm_campaign=nt-oneliners-one&utm_content=20#n2k-3 I think the oddest thing I sold a…
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Hi, my name is Tracy_Anne100! Loan for carpets
Hi I’m Tracy age 57, I work as a registered nurse but unfortunately I’m off sick at this time. I’ve been very fortunate to get a social housing flat after many years of living in one unsecure or unsuitable accommodation. This is amazing, no more damp affecting my asthma anymore. The problem I have is that as my private…
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new and old state pension
More concerned, every year, with the difference between the new and old state pension. Will this ever be addressed?
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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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Moving in with partner
hi guys another question, I currently recieve uc for housing and pip as I am unable to work. since the stress of having to appeal for them saying I am capable of work. I have spoken to my partner about potentially moving in with them, as I’m so scared of not being able to hold down a job due to illness and not being able…
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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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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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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. https://communitygrocery.org.uk/how-we-can-help/ 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…
