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Hi everyone
I'm Sonia, 59 year old lady lives in Cornwall. The reason I have joined Scope is for support and how to cope with disabilities. I have spinal Stenosis , osteoarthritis. My Daughter is my carer, she finds it difficult sometimes, but I didn't have her I would be completely isolated and lonely
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Moving over to uc from Ireland support group
Me and my partner have to move over by 3rd July were doing this on our last esa payment on the 24th June i know we have to make our own claims then joining them as a couple with a code my issue is he claims for us both esa I dont get anything he gets pip too on the form do we both out still claiming esa or just on my…
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Hi, my name is Paul77!
Hi everyone, looking forward to being part of the forum
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Hi, my name is Chris3006! Is the £450 payment real?
Is the £450 payment real the dates keep changing
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Hi, my name is v5578! i was signed off sick December 22nd 2023, my fit notes have all been provided.
Hello, i was signed off sick December 22nd 2023, my fit notes have all been provided with no date gaps between them, April 30th 2024 i asked if they would be needing to assess me, in June 2024 they advised me they would be assessing me, i then had to wait till December for them to send a uc 50 form to me...I cheser them…
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Hi, my name is galb72!
Hi, I’ve had limited capabilities for 7 years but I’m desperate to go back to work. But I’m worried my abilities and my psychological wellbeing are gong to impact me as my confidence is very low. My ambitions and desires are there. I don’t know what to do.
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Hi, my name is gbiggra!
Always keen on debates and discussions
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Hi, my name is Galwaygirl63!
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Hi, my name is David
There is no cost of living payments for 2025/26 the government as no plans for a new cost of living payment so if you are told that you will get one go to Google and put ie there a cost of living payment for 2025
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IR ESA to UC question
I migrated from IR ESA support group to UC almost 4 weeks ago. I've been in receipt of IR ESA for many years and was a carer before that. ESA sent me a letter informing me that IR ESA ended but also sent me a P45 with payments by ESA for this year on it, with zero tax due. Why did ESA send me P45? Anyone else has this?…
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Rude neighbour
Hello to all, Where I live earlier this year my housing association send out letters to all residents not to feed the birds as it was attracting vermin,damage to properties asit was atracting seagulls and pigeons etc My area is 100 bungalows for 55 plus aged people,front gardens but open plan to back of properties.Last…
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Hi, my name is Eyepie2!
Yes my pip was stop on the 27th of July 2024 the person that did my appointment said I not in I'm not Entitled to Personal independence, payment. anymore because I haven't got anxiety. Depression, I got no symptoms as they Stated plus i can stand and walk 200 meters. I wear a leg Bryce And a walking stick I've got…
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Hi, my name is Lucifer!
Of course, I'm not Lucifer really, that's what I named the kitten of a recent cat I rescued - silly really because as gorgeous as he is, he is living up to his name!
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Issues when migrating from IR ESA to UC
I migrated to UC a few weeks ago & saying for 1st statement & payment in a couple of weeks. I've read about lots of people migrating experiencing problems & having to wait up to 3 months for ESA to confirm support group status for LCWRA. I struggle to cope & wondered where can I get help (not from DWP) if this happens to…
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Hi, my name is gar60!
Hi I would just like to know if June payment of £750 applies to NI I am on PIP
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Hi, my name is gar60!
I meant N Ireland
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Hi
Good Morning I not 100% sure is DWP sometime this month going send put texts for anyone receiving UC PIP to verify there details as a update or have I miss understood not sure where I read saw this could also be news feeds for numbers hope everyone doing well feels like as community we have now more ever stick together…
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Hi, my name is DonnaBluebell!
Hello 👋 I’m new and just wanted to find a safe space to ask for advice and suggestions, and hopefully make a few friends.
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Hiya!
Hi, my name is Andy and I was born in 1967. I strongly believe I am mid level on the ASD spectrum. I didn't really realise this until rather late in life. Training for a new job about how best to interact with ASD clients made me realise I actually had most of the "characteristics and behaviour" 😲🫢 Anyways it's helped me…
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Hi everyone ☺️
I'm on ESA, i am in both the support group and receive severe disability. I'm waiting to migrate over to UC and am terrified. I am also searching for assistance regarding my PIP allowance. I receive both daily living components and motorbility at enhanced rates. I had an ongoing period foe PIP in 2015, so I've read DWP…