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my email: ' The decision summary is based on incorrect basis.'Your rent is being paid in full. The CRF do not award to Subsidise rental costs.' - it is incorrect as I am affected by benefit cap. I spoke to Citizen Advice highligting that I do not in fact receive full rent due to benefit cap. I also spoke to one of your…

Hi all, I was awarded higher living/mobility PIP in 2022 under a light touch review (10 years). As I was studying in Scotland, they moved my claim to ADP in 2024 where I was given the same award. I've now finished my degree and hoping to move back to England, but am I right in thinking my previous light touch review etc is…

Hello, I'm trying to understand what happened after my redundancy because my former employer's records and my Universal Credit records don't seem to match. My employer made me redundant and issued my final payslip, including PILON. My HMRC Personal Tax Account shows taxable income for xxx (including the PILON), so it…

Say hello, l am fine,but I am depressed with the universe credit not putting the money in my account.

Hello ppl and help me if u can im going doooooowwwwwnnn

You have the opportunity to travel anywhere and anytime and see one historical event as it happens. What would you choose? I'm fascinated by the Black Death and would be interested to see how it affected the country and how different classes were treated.

Has anyone else found that growing up in a rural area, when disabled is difficult? It feels that attitudes and acessability for disability can sometime be quite outdated. Such as people doubting your need for a wheelchair, if you walk short distances.

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Hi everyone I would like some advice please. My cooker has broken and I am struggling for money. I am in receipt of universal credit lcwra due to my health. I live on my own in a flat. Would I be able to get a budgeting advance? How much would I be able to borrow? What information would I need to provide? Thanks in advance

hi everyone. so i have an adult autism assessment for myself (25F) on wednesday via microsoft teams video call with psicon. however, i no longer have an appointed person (they’ve completely ghosted me and i can’t contact them) and im scared there wont be an outcome for me because im alone, i dont have parents (fully cut…

I've got to attend a face to face Pip assessment in two weeks and I'm literally shaking at the prospect. I've only ever had to complete the forms before so for someone with social anxiety and GAD this is not only highly embarrassing but very scary too and I don't know what to do. The only time I do anything socially is…

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

Happy Yorkshire Day! Celebrated every year on August 1st, this special day honours the historic county of Yorkshire for its rich heritage and stunning landscapes. I'm a born and bred Yorkshire girl and I'm lucky enough to live in a beautiful village surrounded by the moors. I think one of my favourite things about…

Hello. My review for Pip was due for review this December. After a couple of extensions, I completed my review forms and sent them via tracked delivery about exactly a month ago. I have since heard nothing from PIP via text or via letter. I haven't even received a text saying they received my forms. A few weeks ago I found…

Afternoon everyone. I have a friend who’s been selling her own clothes or clothes she’s bought and never wore . She is wondering if there is a cap what can make when on universal credit and ADP , thanks any suggestions or advice is very much appreciated. 🩷🩷

Hi everyone, I wanted to share my situation because I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed lately and wondered if anyone else has been through something similar. I suffer from IBS, and during flare-ups, it affects me badly both physically and mentally. The symptoms can become unpredictable and severe, which has made work…

Hello! I received a DSA laptop at the start of my studies which was around 2 years ago but have struggled to use it as much as I'd like to because it's huge. I believe it weighs around 2.3kg, and I'd much prefer a more lightweight one. I've found multiple laptops in my budget that have the specifications to run my…

For AUGUST 🤨 😱 😉 (tomorrow, yes!) It's the month when seasonal tubs of chocolate appear on shelves and seasonal things come out of hiding to find a friend. Are you ready for August? 😁

Hi, I’m hoping someone can help me understand how Council Tax Reduction works when you have an adult disabled son living with you. I’m currently on Universal Credit and have been receiving full Council Tax Reduction. I’m also my son’s carer and I’m currently awaiting a PIP assessment myself. I have ADHD, EUPD, PMDD,…

My GP records are missing heaps of (previously there) attachments and worryingly - An important event - in which I attended the surgery and was sent straight to A&E with "heart failure" in July 2024 is completely missing ! The records are still there in NHS records to a limited extent - so I am copying them all to my PC -…

No Half Measures: Burt Rickman’s Story of Cerebral Palsy, Resilience and Change At just twenty-one, Burt Rickman has already achieved something remarkable: he has written and published his book, No Half Measures. Burt has hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, and his book is rooted in his own experiences of growing up with…

i’m 25, neurodivergent – awaiting adhd/autism assessment, with mental health issues/some past trauma and mild physical symptoms likely due to deconditioning from spending long stretches indoors. i struggle with looking after myself, my surroundings, leaving the house etc and currently live in a messy flat with family (also…

Just wondering which organisation I should report an inaccessible venue to. The reasonable adjustments they have said that they will provide still put me at a disadvantage when compared to non disabled people

Hi everyone. I got an email update this morning and thought I'd share as some really great opportunities I think some members will be interested in 😊 Text: This week, we have got 3 brilliant new employers joining our job board, Cadarn Housing Group, Luminate Education Group and the Royal Albert Hall with a new Business…

Hi, I am struggling with work and a double dose of long covid. The mental side is a struggle too as I am now unable to do 90 % of my activities from before.work is fairly good but don't keep to what's been said all the time.

Hi there, I'm new here. Can someone guide me the rules of this forum?

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I am high functioning autistic and they ignore my texts because they are afraid they are going to take advantage of me so I don’t end up having sex and they even go as far as blocking my number. Why do they think like that when it’s not true? I am being serious and not trolling. It’s starting to bother me a lot and I hate…

i have firm i have no change ticked no anyone recently filled one out help plz