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Universal credit and Vinted
I started buying and selling on vinted about 2.5 years ago. For the first year I was mainly selling my own items but got the bug and started buying small lots to resell. I registered as a sole trader in January, opened a pro account and informed UC as soon as I registered as a sole trader. I have been reporting my income…
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Financial advice when your partner has cognitive issues post stroke
My partner had a right sided basal ganglia hemorrhage 2 weeks ago. His mobility is good but cognitively he's not fairing well We are buying a property abroad on a pay monthly contract and if we don't keep up payments we lose the house.We live in a van and do not own property .I am dependent on my partner's pension until…
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Guilt
Hi folks 👋, I am a middle aged guy who has had mental health problems since pre school days, anyway to the point, I receive lwrc payment now and get my rent paid but feel so guilty about it 😔 I worked and struggled for years but now I seem to be financially okay for the 1st time in my life, the problem is I feel…
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PayPal
Has anyone who uses PayPal had a long notice email about changes for us in the uk. I can't understand it it's a long letter. I only use it to buy things, linked to my debit card. Have to agree or can't use it. But it's such long technical, I don't understand it
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Benefits- Christmas and New Year payments
Hi Am in right in thinking that benefit payments will be paid early if the usual day for payment falls on a Bank Holiday? Thanks all
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Universal credit reivew
Hi wanting to ask for advice me and my partner were due uc review telephone appointment this morning theyv cancelled last min and then moved it to next friday then cancelled again so now its on the 12th then I called up they gonna see what they gonna do as I see it as they can message on my journal if they cant call im so…
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£10 Christmas bonus?
why does the DWP do this? I’m genuinely confused lol? But I guess £10 is £10 I won’t spend it stupidly. but I never understood to be honest.
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Universal credit making me ill again
Ive woken up to thus message in portal again saying you are getting Esa abd universal credit.Yiu need to inform Esa that you are claiming because its affecting the amount of universal credit you are getting I cant cope with them stressing ne out backwards and forwards like this anymore
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Grants i can get free
I need a grant free that I don't re pay bk cos I haven't got fridge freezer big enough for 2 weeks shop my mattress to hard hurts my bk double bed need new trainers and clothes my uc and pip allowances very low carnt afford all my house hold bills and food for 2 weeks struggling alot pls help I have schizophrenia moderate…
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Support
good afternoon everyone, I suffer from lumbar osteoarthritis spondylitis narrowing of the spine an due to having cervical cancer , I suffer from nerve damage from having radiotherapy with my feet and fingers
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Pension being reduced?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Hi, my name is snibo! Are there any bank accounts that don't charge you a fee to switch?
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Warm home discount
I've just had a message off Octopus saying I've received the warm home discount. I didn't think I'd get it this year as neither my husband or I are on means tested benefits at the moment. I queried this with Octopus and they said I'd have to ask the DWP but I can't find any contact number for this. We have two adult…
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Universal credit reivew
Hi all got my dreaded uc reivew theyv ask for 4months worth bank statements from us both witch iv done now iv explained alot as my partner keeps gambling but hes losing not winning any advice my head is in a muddle right bad im panicking think theee gonna stop my money
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Two compensation....is it allowed?
Hi everyone (This is a big one….thanks so much for reading in advance) I was on holiday in Florida a month ago. I use a wheel chair and hired a scooter to get about the parks.parks.i have MS.. But sadly i broke my wrist coming off a ramp. The marking on the ramp were not clear and the ramp clipped my chair causing us both…
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Trusts
Hello can anyone recommend a solicitors firm to use to set up a vulnerable persons trust other than Mencap? I believe this question was asked in 2017 , but I cannot find the thread and peoples recommendations hopefully will be more current. We live in the west midlands, although that may not matter as most things are on…
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Hi, my name is gemzy40! Heated blanket
Hi, how do I go about getting a heated blanket for myself and my father? I have severe osteoporosis and broke my femur 2 years ago, I need to keep it warm in the cold weather, as well as severe asthma. My father has debilitating rheumatoid arthritis, he live at different addresses
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Help please guys, where can I get help to write off debt?
Hey guys wondering if you could help please. I’ve got MH problems ADHD/ADD I’ve got fibromyalgia Bowel problems degenerative disc disease Reynards and now just been diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis. I’m waiting to start biological meds for the AS I’m on medication for MH and ADHD/ADD and lots of pain meds. Anyway my…
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£150 vouchers
Good evening my scope family, I Hope you are doing well. I was wondering how and when can I get the £150 vouchers as I got them last year this sort of time but I heard nothing off scope yet.
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Help getting a food parcel delivered
Hi everyone I'm looking for help getting a food parcel delivered I'm really struggling at the moment there is me and my partner and two children I'm in need of pointing in the right direction
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Hi, my name is MelWilliams74! About to run out of money on electric meter
Hi sir / madam, Good morning. [Removed by moderator - personal information]. I am in a desperate situation, I desperately need an energy voucher to put on my electric, because my electric meter has less than £3 on it, and it will not last me till next week Tuesday. I have tried everything, but nobody can help me, I have…
