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My partner and I have been claiming UC and my partner was awarded pip and Limited capability for work.I then claimed carers allowance to look after her...Am I also entitled to Carers element which I am not receiving ?

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Hi, I am pleased to join. About me - early 50s man; ill-health retired aged 46. Diagnoses of CTBI, PPCS, FND, ASD and a few other bits and bobs! I like engaging discussions, and to be positive as much as possible.

Hello, I've made a couple of posts this morning but keep getting the message that they will show after approval. Is it something I'm typing that I could avoid? If it's because of a sanction on my account will I have been told? Thank you

My partner and I currently live apart and are looking to move in to our first new home in future. We both want to know and be reassured in how our incomes might change if we are classed as LTAMC (Living Together as a Married Couple)? We may try to argue that we are not LTAMC and reject a joint claim if the cost of living…

Hello, I need some advice on my UC claim. I'll lay it all out and hopefully someone can help, its to do with the new LCWRA lower and higher rates. Last January I applied for ESA, i done the assessment and was awarded the work related group, i thought this was wrong so I challenged the decision, mandatory reconsideration…

Hi all, Sorry in advance, it's a long post. I had my PIP assessment in Sept 2024 and it was decided that I went from Enhanced Living and basic mobility payments, to nothing at all. Even though my conditions were worse than they had been when they took my payments from standard living to enhanced and standard mobility. At…

Hello I'm looking for a wheelchair for my terminally ill Dad, if anyone in the Baildon area knows of someone who can help me find one that would be great or even point me in the right direction of where to get one. Thank you in advance.

Hi I just recieved a text stating I am having face to face assessment next week. I am shocked because last assessment which was my first assessment was on phone. I have multiple conditions and I would like to have phone assessment. Can I ask for one if yes then how? Please help and guide.

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Hi everyone i've been waiting nearly a year now for my pip review to be completed but it looks like they haven't got round to doing it yet they have extended my pip for a year and i added an new extra illness to the review is that why its taking so long i'm aleady on high rate for both

So my UC claim has been running smoothly with no hitches or input needed. This morning I received a to do "check and confirm your claim details" when i click it it just says check you claim details, check your details are correct and report any changes that come up in your to do's. Then I click continue and it asks me if…

Hi. I applied for LCWRA March 2026, I have been awarded it 2 weeks ago. I have been sent backpay on the new lower rate...is this unlawful? Thank you for any help given 😊

Hello I’m Sharon and I’m new to the group 👋. I’m desperately looking for anyone to ask about their experience of their child going to uni who has significant physical disabilities. I’m lost, the advice ranges from don’t bother it’s too hard, to others saying it’s easy enough and can be done. My daughter really wants the…

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I have joined for my 18 year old daughter. I am her full time carer but eventually she wants to be living independently of me. She is a full time powerchair user. We find it very hard to find out any information about what will be available for her in the future in terms of housing/care/access to work etc and would welcome…

I care for my disabled daughter (27) who lives at home and am eligible to apply for carer allowance. I'm slightly confused as to whether this will affect her benefits though. She receives both PIP and universal credit with the higher rate LCWA. I don't think her benefit will be affected but when I read on line it talks…

hi im in a difficult situation and wondered if u could help me. Im a single mum who is disabled and wheelchair bound . Because. I have a neuralogical disease. I have carers that help me from adult social care . but because childrens social care are involved . Aswel they are saying that its not enuf and they beleive i…

Hello, after searching the internet and various relevant forums, i am unable to find a difinitive answer, therefore i am hoping someone here can help. My partner who is autistic and has ADHD has recently received a PIP AR2 light-touch review form. After hours of research, i was hoping to make his life easier without result…

Hi what do you think most likely will happen with this next plot to pip and Universal credit lcwra? Do you think they it will happen? Do you think they will but will takes many years to enforce it? Also do you think it will start from new claims first? Or just the young under age age 21? Each time they try this I get…

Hi all, I received this letter on my journal today, it says 20th may, but my case worker said that the backdate will be requested from July 2025, does this letter mean it will only backdated from may this year ? Any help would be appreciated, I phoned them and got 2 different answers

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I recently won a PIp reasessment and was awarded until March 2029. Today I got a letter saying they have extended it until march 3031. Obviously this is good, but why did they do this? Also is it true that if you win a PIP claim you no longer need an extra assessment for UC?

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anyone help plz at2 light touch tick box move next question nothing has changed tick no sign send back do i need to put anything in box if ticked no plz help

Hi everyone I have seen some discussions about being single or datingwhen you have health issues. I turn 44 tomorrow and find myself still single. I have 2 types of respiratory disease and microscopic colitis. I also had kidney cancer in late 2021. Like others on here my conditions come with everyday struggles like…

UC have asked about my accessibility needs! Does this mean they want to interview me?