-
Does anyone have an email address or phone number for UC?
Above. I need to contact them to discuss if my application for a Uni course in Doncaster would affect my UC?
-
HND Games design course in Doncaster..
They sent me an email this morning regarding payment for the course, but they said having a maintenance loan could be classed as income and would therefore affect my entitlement to Universal Credit. Would this be correct? The problem is that I don't think the family would let me do it if so. Can anyone advise?
-
Bank accounts
Hi everyone. I need some advice and insight into banking for someone who lacks capacity. My son is 43 and lives at home with me and his dad. He has autism and LD. I am his appointee but we don’t have POA as he lacks capacity and we don’t have a Deputyship as we’ve never needed it. He has two current accounts. They are both…
-
Some Good News
I've recently had some good news regarding my council tax. I applied for an SMI at the beginning of the month and i recently had an email to say i was getting a refund. The money has been paid to me, but the remaining balance has been wiped from my account, so i don't have to pay anymore. I've received a bill in the post…
-
Burnham reducing energy bills?
I have been charged 61p VAT on my latest gas bill. The standing charge alone is more than four times what I'll pay for my fuel use! We used to pay zero standing charges.. Removing an already very low VAT from energy bills will not help consumers like myself, only those who can afford to use plenty all year round! Am I…
-
Hi, my name is pigeonpies! Would I qualify for a grant to decorate my house?
is it possible that I could qualify for a loan or a grant to help me with the decorations on my housing association 1 bedroom apartment
-
My name is SheffieldMan1976, I just won a tenner on last night's Lottery...
Do I need to declare it to the PIP people?
-
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,…
-
Help about free NHS perceptions
hi all I was just enquiring I received letter from business services authority and they are claiming that between the 10th April to the 5th may 2026 that they wasnt able to confirm if I was entitled to free nhs prescriptions I’m very confused as Ive always been entitled and nothing has changed in my circumstances Any help…
-
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…
-
1p paid into my Universal credit?
I have recently had my rent underpaid to my landlord by a Huge amount for over 6 months by U.C they agreed to pay the arrears to them but this morning in my own bank account it shows a payment of 1p? Does this have anything to do with this? Is it a mistake? Should I contact someone.its all making me ill
-
Because I've almost never worked beyond the voluntary sector...
Will I get a Pension from the government once I reach 65/70? I am currently on enhanced rate PIP and also UC and have been on Legacy benefits since I was 17 (just over 33 years) I am aware of and will use Google, I thought I'd ask the "experts" on here.
-
Hello
Hi ive just sent a message but not sure yu got it ,i.ll say it again,ive been a superstar all my life,i was famous first in 1976 adver for heinz bsked beans,then the sex pustols footage that year,i was the main star at my school on the tenth of April that day on a Thursday,the very next week i was chosen by U2 the band and…
-
Hi, my name is Meatballs! How long does it take to get car tax reduction?
Hi My son Is trying to claim 50 reduction in car tax,I sent all the correct forms,that stated ob gov website, sent letter direct to dvla Swansea reccord delivery. Does anyone know, how long it will take
-
Hi, my name is Bobbie78! Concerned about acquired money
Hi
-
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
-
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…
-
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…
-
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£…
-
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