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does anyone have experience of this? If your net income is low, they put you on a social tariff. do they count all people in house- not just bill payer? My households net income is small, but we have savings - which we are going through obviously. Can anyone clarify please (not to be confused with Thames water watersure,…

HiHi all.im currently in the middle of a universal credit payments review. I submitted my bank statement and had the follow up call yesterday. I was asked to clarify 2 payments which i did. I have just spoken to my private rent landlord and he said to me.did you receive the tenancy agreement you requested. I have not…

New to this. Haven't seen or spoken to anyone for years. I'm schizophrenic. Have depression arthritis.in a wheelchair. My wife and I have tried getting on c cancel list and run out of time because landlord took so long sending stuff to council. We need help with moving. Well everything really.

Article written by Emma Purcell in Crip Life Sophie moved into the new alternative flat temporarily starting on 22nd May 2026, but an immediate permanent relocation isn’t possible at this time as Sophie now has the additional challenge of needing to restart recruitment for two new PAs. Therefore, she will continue to live…

Hi everyone, World Cerebral Palsy Day is on 6 October. This year’s campaign invites people to share the change they want to see, starting with the words “My change is…” We’d love to hear what that means to you. Your change might be better access to support as an adult, somewhere accessible to spend time with friends, or…

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We all love word association, so how about a bit of song association? I'll start us off with a song, then the next person replies with a song using any word from the title of mine. For example, if I picked the song "Why does it always rain on me?" by Travis, the next person could pick "Somewhere over the rainbow" by Judy…

OK so someone says a word and someone else has to say what that word means. You can look up the word online or in a dictionary. Learn new words daily. I'll start. Statement

Hi. I used to receive ESA and was in the support group. About 3 weeks ago, I went to the local job centre to prove my identity. I was then told that I would be transferred to Universal Credit and that my first payment would begin on March 11th. I received a letter today (Feb 28th) dated February 24th. The letter states…

This was posted on the Benefits & Work website. I'm wondering if Scope are aware of what's going on in these workshops and also if they are involved and shed some light? News One short call could prevent PIP claims proceeding Published: 28 September 2026 A Benefits and Work reader attending a Timms review workshop has been…

As part of our Accessible Homes Week (12-16 October), Habinteg is hosting a live, one-hour webinar on Tuesday 13 October where we'll be discussing our latest piece of research. As part of the week, we’ve commissioned a UK-wide survey exploring public attitudes towards accessible and adaptable housing, and we’d love you to…

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This is a new claim for PIP and I had requested a paper based assessment. After an update I was told that it was not accepted for a paper based report the first time, so it had been forwarded again for the same purpose: a paper based report. The health professional has not picked up the file yet. The health advisory…

My daughter has been home schooled since last October,I've manged to get her an appointment with a mental health worker.Do you think they can help me to get her into a smaller pupil size school with children that also suffer with what she suffers?

What with all this talk of welfare reforms in the news , and what I'm sure is on the cards ...... It talks a lot about reforms to pip and young people that are on Benifits . Bit doesn't mention anything about what will happen to the many people in my situation that are not young and are not on pip ..... But claim a mix of…

30 mins . To discuss what I've sent and give more information. Is this automated or will they definitely need me to send something else in

Disabled people who can and want to work are being held back. Not because they cannot do the work, but because work is failing them. Too often, rights to adjustments are ignored. Workplaces are inaccessible, and outdated attitudes mean disabled people are undervalued and overlooked. It does not have to be this way. 2 years…

Hi, can anyone please give me advice on their experience with the blue badge application process and assessment. i receive full pip but don't automatically get the blue badge, so i have to apply for it. I did apply a while back but due to the long delay due to covid and due to being concerned at the assessment i removed my…

I've autism. I have a job I'm struggling to keep . I seem to always supporting family members only to be kicked in the teeth again an again .. my autism sometimes means I'm direct and blunt but I don't mean to be. I have body spasms ticks occasionally which is a joke for others" i cant help it regardless of what people…

Hello, I am wanting some help around aids or adaptations. I have several joint problems, and a recent MRI of my back confirmed L1/L2 disc problems and arthritis. My question is: my mattress is very old, and as a single person who works full-time, my income is very limited for purchasing extras. I have applied and been…

Welcome to Mass Observation Project 1981-2019 Launched in 1981 by the University of Sussex as a rebirth of the original 1937 Mass Observation, its founders' aim was to document the social history of Britain by recruiting volunteers to write about their lives and opinions. Still growing, it is one of the most important…

I know this sounds scary, but it's real and SUDEP Action continue to raise awareness of how to reduce the amount of deaths caused by epilepsy. Today I discovered Charlie's Card, created by SUDEP Action, which you can apply for free of charge. Click on the link below. If you run out of epilepsy medication or there is a…

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Hi I've bebeen on pip for 10 years in in the LCWRA group also. I was supposed to have a review in August 2026 but it has been put back to February 2027 which is 5 months away and I've not received any forms yet for the review. I'm also quite worried about the press and media their attitude towards people who claim pip and…

My friend was made redundant. He is on Contribution ESA since May 2026. He is awaiting his Medical Assessment. He is getting better now and been able to apply for few roles and has been able to secure 2 interviews. He came across the below and wants to apply for the below Travel Discount Card.…

Hi My statement was due to be generated today but it hasn’t, I’ve no to dos or anything that they require anyone else had same problem ?

The aim of the game is to think of a Celebrity who's first name begins with the first letter of the previous celebrity's surname. For example, Adam Sandler. The next person would think of a celebrity beginning with S such as Simon Cowell, and so on… So if we were to begin with Simon Cowell, the next celebrity name needs to…

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my lovely Forster parents are getting old and social services have I have move out soon even at 42 years I am nervous about the change any advice you can give me to relax about the situation?