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hey guys, just looking for some advice on a current ongoing situation, so my daughter called uc yesterday and struggled with her verification, the guy on the line kept telling her that she didn’t pass security as he ‘couldn’t find her on the system’ she persisted with my support and he was telling her to ‘pay attention and…

Had my UC phone interview for Work Caperbility today the phone call was 3 hours long totally exhausted 😞 Filled in forms, they got them 28th March, as I Said stressful 3 hour interview today, for 2 conditions, 15th September. How long before I hear to what I am or not entitled too.

My physio advised I stand in front of a bowl, which I have been doing. It keeps my prosthetic dry, and is safe. But I recently gained access to a bath, so I tried that, but found it hard and very stressful. It was great feeling and being immersed in the water, but I found it quite dangerous, slippy, hard to move. I am…

Hi, I'm Billie. I'm Autistic, aswell as having ADHD & c-PTSD. I own/operate a claimant forum on another site (we also have some DWP staff on there as mods), which I don't want to link to, incase it breaches posting rules about 'advertising'. I just wanted to take the time to explain about the upcoming reviews for people…

Hi, I won my LCWRA tribunal last week (I know it’s early days still) - I’ve received my copy of the decision but UC are saying they’ve not received the decision yet. I’ve asked if I can upload my copy as proof as I’ve read this can speed things up but they’re saying they have to have explicit permission from the courts for…

My assessment period is from the 24th to 23rd each month. When reporting savings do I take the balance as of the 23rd and minus the benefits I received e.g Pip, ESA and UC for that assessment period. Does unspent benefits become savings in the next assessment period? Do you deduct UC payment in assessment period?

Do you enjoy playing rugby? Are you a disabled person? If so, the Bradford Bulls could be for you! Disability rugby league (rugby-league.com) is a mixture of non-contact and full contact ruby league, and can be played by any disabled person aged over 14 years old. The Bradford Bulls train every Saturday from 10am-11am at…

This is in my own home, no one lives with me carers visit. The problem is I have noticed some theft. The only sensible thing to do at this point seems to be to use cameras, but I dont know if its legal, and if I have to inform the carer agency. Sadly because they keep sending 5-6 carers every week, I have no idea who the…

Hi everyone 😊 I've just started to get into reading and I'm really enjoying how relaxing it is and how I can immerse myself in a story. So far I've been reading murder mysteries but I'm open to all genres. Let me know your favourite books and what you're currently reading so I can start my library!

I am looking for advice about a problem with Adult Social Services. About eight years ago, I was given a personal budget of £80 a week. This was based on four hours of support from council-commissioned support workers at £20 an hour. These support workers were later found to be unsuitable for my needs. I now use my budget…

hi I had my proof of benefits portal change on Friday 10th September , it now has two sections added saying recent payments and next payment on there but they are blank, am waiting on a mr for pip decision and received a message on 2nd September saying there looking at my mr ,has anyone else had the same

Hi, I posted my WCA50(first one ever) in November last year and have just received a letter informing me that a telephone assessment has been set up for later this month. I included lots of evidence from consultants/professionals confirming my diagnosis, The main ones are a worn-out hip that requires replacing which…

Hi all, I have recently moved from ESA to universal credit after receiving a migration letter, Everything went smooth and I have received payments in June, July and August which where for the correct amount and included my LCWRA element in each monthly payment, But it looks like I have slipped through the new style ESA…

Hi I am trying to get half price tax what documents do I send to DVLA? I’m on standard PIP! Thanks 

type 1 diabetes, frozen and broken shoulder, sciatica, incontinence, eczema. Apart from all that fit as a fiddle! 🤩 i live in Dunstable and love nothing better than walking my dog (when i can)

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some friendly advice about an upcoming PIP tribunal please. I originally applied for PIP in 2024 while in hospital after leaving a domestic violence relationship and being seriously harmed. I completed the pip2form during a long hospital stay when I could barely remember my own name and the…

Good News The Judge has approved my appeal, I was only on the phone for 25 mins considering that said it would take 45 mins. He said that it is awarded and that i shouldn't be assessed now for a number of years, because i'd be a danger to work with because of my condition ( balance, dizzy spells and falling asleep after…

Hello, I wrote in the Journal two days ago. I am being evicted, every month I have a court hearing ""my life is a huge stress"" The housing advice and the GP came up with this together because not all my illnesses have been diagnosed (then they don't even exist) I have become completely deaf in one ear, the GP has not…

Hello, I need to check two quick points regarding my Will structure for my son who is on LCWRA and Universal Credit. Firstly, the DWP Risk: Under the strict post-2024 DWP guidelines, is it safer to leave my Will as a generic discretionary trust where my son is not named directly ("direct decendants and charities"), or…

I'm watching Phil v. Den Watts #1 EastEnders, 2003.

Is it true that the Timms Review will focus only on disability costs, and lists the items which might be claimed for. This would leave people with even severe mental health conditions with nothing. If this were the only focus, there would be no assessment and just a form to fill in on what costs someone has probably with…

Hi all, This is my first post. I have several health conditions that affect my mobility, and have had PIP and a blue badge for about 8 years. It took a lot for me to apply for these as I just didn't feel ready to accept that I needed help. It's come to that time where I need to reapply for both, PIP have said they are 9…

Hi, I became registered disabled in 2024. I have had to give up work, adapt to a new way of life and am struggling to make new friends. Old friends don’t visit so much now. I would love to make some new friends. I enjoy all things back from the 80’s and 90’s like the sitcoms, music and movies. I love animals and reading. I…

The latest edition of my free online blog for the neurodivergent community THE MAG is online at The Mag Brighton. It now covers East Sussex and West Sussex, but its features can be read by anyone around the UK and beyond. This edition has 20,000 words with news, reviews, interviews, previews and feature articles.

Hi I had my assessment on 4/9 and apparently the decision was made on 8/9 and I have zero points. I was diagnosed in childhood with autism dyslexia dyspraxia and severe depression. More recently diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar 2. I can't drive because of motor skills and after 11 instructors was told not to. My partner…

Morning all, l have since last Wednesday been worrying myself, asking various people and reading some online things to understand my forthcoming interview, Background l have been on joint UC claim since May 2019, recieiving Couple, 2 Children, Carers, and LWRCA , Housing elements, last Wednesday l got a journal request…

Hi, DWP underpaid me four months ago. I raised a complaint on journal per online guidance in the https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/complaints-procedure#ask-for-your-concern-to-go-to-the-complaints-team I have evidence HMRC and my employer have been in discussion and my employer…

Hey folks, Hope you're all having a decent start to the week so far. I was just sitting here with my cuppa, looking out the window and wondering how everyone's doing. Life has been a bit up and down lately for me, but finding those little moments of comfort—like a good hot drink, a comfy blanket, or a catchy song—really…

I would love to know how the pyramids were built. I know there are theories but I want to know for certain. It was such an impressive feat! In terms of a crime, I would love to know who DB Cooper really is and what happened to him. If you haven't heard of it, he hijacked a plane in 1971 and asked the government for about…

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,…