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I know you need it @Amberpearl but don't blow it all at once after you get it as it is a while.till you will get the next cost of living payment so you should save some ready for increased bills etc
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I don't know what day I will get it
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Not being rude but if we are entitled it goes into your account by the end of July no disrespect but its money we wouldn't of had if the government hadn't said they were going to pay us this money it is a bonus if we are eligible
I got in touch with my energy company the water the counciol tax bt and my ee to help with the cost of liveing problems
I am now on bt home essentials 20.00 a month unlimited everything if your on a qualifying benefit you can get this my gas and electric has been reduced to 46 00 a week instead of 75 00 my water is now 39 00 a month and still waiting for counciol tax
The cost of liveing payment is a bonus to help us out but people also need to help their self the payment is 326.00 its not alot of money compared to what in reality we have to pay out that amount foesnt even cover my rent but I will be able to pay all my bills by only makeing it up by 500.00 this month I will have money left which is a bonus for me so I will keep it back so I have money to fall back on
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Amberpearl said:I need that money I've nothingYes i realise that but there's nothing we can do because the only guidance they gave was up to 31st July.UC owe you some money for the LCWRA decision that you recently had. Put a message onto your journal under the payment section and ask about the money that's owed. The LCWRA element is payable from February for you.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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poppy123456 said:Amberpearl said:I need that money I've nothingYes i realise that but there's nothing we can do because the only guidance they gave was up to 31st July.UC owe you some money for the LCWRA decision that you recently had. Put a message onto your journal under the payment section and ask about the money that's owed. The LCWRA element is payable from February for you.
Also why have I just had a text message from restart saying don't forget your appointment tomorrow? When I domt need to do it anymore -
@Amberpearl can you ask uc for a loan until your money is sorted?
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Amberpearl said:poppy123456 said:Amberpearl said:I need that money I've nothingYes i realise that but there's nothing we can do because the only guidance they gave was up to 31st July.UC owe you some money for the LCWRA decision that you recently had. Put a message onto your journal under the payment section and ask about the money that's owed. The LCWRA element is payable from February for you.
Also why have I just had a text message from restart saying don't forget your appointment tomorrow? When I domt need to do it anymoreDid you put the message under the payment section? If you do this then it will be seen by a case manager, otherwise it will go unread.It's likely that your appointment with restart wasn't cancelled but nothing will happen if you don't turn up because you have LCWRA you don't need to attend any appointments.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Yes I put it under the payment section
Restart was done by phone -
Sandy_123 said:@Amberpearl can you ask uc for a loan until your money is sorted?
I've not heard anything since I was told I was awarded the Lcwra 11 days ago -
Amberpearl said:I'm. Just a worrier
I hope yours comes in soon so you can not worry so much -
Amberpearl said:I need that money I've nothing
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Amberpearl said:Sandy_123 said:@Amberpearl can you ask uc for a loan until your money is sorted?
I've not heard anything since I was told I was awarded the Lcwra 11 days ago
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
poppy123456 said:Amberpearl said:Sandy_123 said:@Amberpearl can you ask uc for a loan until your money is sorted?
I've not heard anything since I was told I was awarded the Lcwra 11 days ago -
I know you've already put the message under payment section once but please do that again and hopefully a case manager will see it tomorrow.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
poppy123456 said:Penybont said:poppy123456 said:Amberpearl said:Morning
Still not had the cost of living payment
You are not the only one. It can be paid anytime up to 31st July. My daughter hasn't had hers yet either.
This is not the cost of living payment because it's not administered by your Local Authority. You are talking about the £150 council tax rebate. -
Lisatho11987777 said:Not being rude but if we are entitled it goes into your account by the end of July no disrespect but its money we wouldn't of had if the government hadn't said they were going to pay us this money it is a bonus if we are eligible
I got in touch with my energy company the water the counciol tax bt and my ee to help with the cost of liveing problems
I am now on bt home essentials 20.00 a month unlimited everything if your on a qualifying benefit you can get this my gas and electric has been reduced to 46 00 a week instead of 75 00 my water is now 39 00 a month and still waiting for counciol tax
The cost of liveing payment is a bonus to help us out but people also need to help their self the payment is 326.00 its not alot of money compared to what in reality we have to pay out that amount foesnt even cover my rent but I will be able to pay all my bills by only makeing it up by 500.00 this month I will have money left which is a bonus for me so I will keep it back so I have money to fall back on
Lisa, i thought you now use your "new account" sorry but i'm still really confused.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
I am still managing with food/fuel. Have reduced my food bill by not buying biscuits, crisps etc. Of course if we all do that there's a knock-on effect to those employed in that sector.
We used to go out for lunch and dinner once per week. Now we go out for a pub lunch and have a takeaway instead of dinner out. Again, the concern is the impact on those employed in our favourite restaurants/pubs.
I do not qualify for the £650 due to having an occupational pension meaning, thankfully, I am not eligible for means tested benefits. I am grateful, though, for the £150 (PIP) and standard £400 fuel payment.
I do think it was an error the government announcing a *from* date regarding the first instalment of the £650 payment. Everyone seems to assume they will be first in the queue when a range of dates is given. Govt. would, imo, have been better saying everyone should receive their payment by 07/08/22 which would mean only those who had not received their payment by 31/07/22 would be contacting them.
I was helping a neighbour earlier with her PIP claim, and we phoned them. So many messages on the system reminding people the payment will be made up to 31 July. DWP staff must be demented with people calling to ask about something that is nowhere near overdue!! -
Girl_No1 said:Govt. would, imo, have been better saying everyone should receive their payment by 07/08/22 which would mean only those who had not received their payment by 31/07/22 would be contacting them.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
I'm seeing people who have had the payment and many ore who have yet to get it, the only advice is hang on and it will soon be your turn.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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From what I have seen so far esa are getting their payments not everyone on uc will get the payments it depends on different circumstances I am on uc but I also work so dont know if I will get it I am just waiting to see and will consider myself lucky and grateful if I do receive it I will get the 150 00 as I am on pip and the 400.00 which I will be grateful for there is alot of help for people who are struggling all my bills have been reduced now which is a great help 😊
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