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Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has the answer as I seem to be reading conflicting answers. I currently get universal credit, I have a private pension which I've already had the 25% tax free amount out last year. I've unfortunately now got a hefty vet bill, Where I need to somehow find just over £2000, So my question is,…

From BBC News Rachel Bell and Ken Banks, North East Scotland reporter, reporting from Mintlaw Jake Smith is a young man with cerebral palsy who does not let it limit him. In fact, he hopes his photography can inspire others to make the most of their life too. The 21-year-old, who uses a wheelchair, first picked up a camera…

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I was awarded PIP on 22nd July - enhanced across both Daily Living and Mobility - following a 2.5 hour telephone assessment on 16th July. I’d already requested and read the assessor’s PA4 report and so I had a good idea I might get it. I’m incredibly grateful and feel very lucky given the endless horror stories of people…

Hi I have been on lcwra for 2 years my review date was September 2025 but haven't yet received it. My question is are reviews still taking place for existing Claimants or will it be after 2028

My sister and I feel like my sil has high functioning nuero diversity. She has a physics phd and an engineering job. They have 3 kids and my brother has a project management job. My Mum died and she was the glue and kept everyone in order. Now when my brother visits it is chaos and hard for my Dad. My sil gets up late and…

Hi. This is our 1st post & hope someone can advise. Our Son who is 19 finished 6th form on the 17th of July & starts University in September. He has started a part time job(just over the School holiday period) & his hours range from 7 to 35 per week(35 this week, 21 next week, then 7 then 28). Do we need to inform UC &…

SLIM male straight I'm 82 but bright and alive. Here goes. Totally honest. I would like to discuss possible look and touch with female as I'm probably incapable. I'm fully ambulant but not gymnastic. Inexperienced.

hi,just joined, I'm 6 2 (standing,which is rare),I'm a wheelchair user, I do disabled archery to keep me going, I volunteer for the local branch of arthritis UK,I live alone (with a cat) I like to keep as active as my body will allow Justthought I'd say hi

Can anyone tell me if on uc you have an annual review of your claim,by that I mean do they ask for savings details,bank statements etc or is that more of a random thing. My friend asked me was it yearly but I'm not sure as I'm not on uc a year yet after migrating from Iresa. Tia.

Hello My Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Journey Hello everyone. I thought I'd share my story in case anyone has had a similar experience. I am a 67-year-old male with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT1A), which already causes numbness and weakness in both feet. Because of this, it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between…

HI, new member I have a universal credit question. I had a previous uc account 15 months ago, I have found my self in a situation where I need to make a new single claim. It says on Govt website if an old account is 6 months or younger you can start a new claim with this account but if its older you have to start a new…

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Hey guys I have been getting tingling in back iv reduce alchol and got b12 tablets incase thats it? I still seem to be getting it. Its not in the bones feels like skin. Any ideas i go dr tomorrow?

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Basically, it says: We have looked at your claim again following a recent change. From 14 March 2024, —- then it goes on to explain the rates then. Eh? 2024? Then, after more lines of rates relating to 2024 and 2025, it says - From 9 April 2026 your ESA will be £145.90 a week. Is that right? The letter is confusing. I am…

Hi, my pip is due for renewal October 2027 but have seen people getting extensions. Has anyone had an extension from October 2027 onwards yet? I wonder if they are going through month to month or is October too far away yet. Thanks.

Hi all, just a quick one has anybody got a letter from dwp saying they have extended thier award.(this wasn't part of a standard review)which was done a few yrs ago 7 years rewarded now reward will be ten years and it will now be a light touch review. This jas come out the blue and my next reward date was meant to be 2028…

I have written an explanation of why i paid mum the 2k it was for her buying me clothes and plane tickets over several years I kept no reciepts also I paid her back in full by bank transfer what will be the likely outcome of this before the transfer I had 6210#£ now I have 4210£ i sent the letter to esa today I also had a…

Hi, I recieved carers allowance for 3 months. On 2nd september I filled in an online form to cancel this as I have joined university with the start date of 2nd september. I have the email confirmation of this. On 19th september (friday before monday payment) I rang to confirm I was only getting 1 weeks payment. The man…

Hi ive just sent a message but not sure yu got it ,i.ll say it again,ive been a superstar all my life,i was famous first in 1976 adver for heinz bsked beans,then the sex pustols footage that year,i was the main star at my school on the tenth of April that day on a Thursday,the very next week i was chosen by U2 the band and…

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A huge and cheery welcome to all of our new members over the last day or so: @hennessy, @SeanE53, @mp50, @julie_sys53, @Msmh, @wema651, @jodey88, @irabg1, @Access145, @Rwardle, @towner, @alan11, @Binster1920, @linmarber, @lilysmith, @muzammilzahoor, @Yorkshire23, @janeyboo and @mawdryn! We're a warm and friendly group and…

Hi, I’m new to this because I’m so frustrated. On June 25th, I had a face2face Occupational Therapist assessment. Went well, she order me some trial medical equipment. Whilst the shower board is an absolute life saver at the moment, it still isn’t good for permanent use. I’m on Homefinder Somerset and I was originally on…

So I filled in a change of Circumstances in September 2024, had my review in July 2025 and just received my new award going from standard mobility to enhanced daily living. I was told I was due an underpayment of just over 6k and that it had been refused by debt management as I owed nothing to anybody I then received a…

Hi everyone, My name is Callum and I’m the Glasgow-based founder of Find Nearby, a mobile app that helps people quickly find toilets, parking, benches, playparks, health locations and other useful places nearby. I’ve recently made several key accessibility, family and health searches completely free with no ads, including…

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