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I was on pip back in october 2023 and i made a new claim last year in june i scored 0 on everthing do i filed a MR . I had a text a week ago saying that they aim to look at my case by the 3/08/2026 . I rang the automated phone line a few times and on each time my old entiltlemt in 2023 has changed it was the 21 of october…

Hello! I'm moving into a new flat this Sunday and I currently receive council tax support on my current flat. I receive PIP, UC, and LCWRA. I've just declared online to my local council that I'm moving and have given them my new address. Will I need to apply again for council tax support or will it be automatically renewed…

Chinese New Year officially began today, and celebrations will continue until the lantern festival on 24th February. Say goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit 🐇, we're now in the Year of the Dragon 🐉 The Chinese Zodiac cycles through 12 different animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog…

I am looking forward to being with others who have shared similar experiences and perspectives as I have. I do know anyone personally who is handicapped or became so after being more able. I used to do many things I can no longer since I sustained a spinal injury. It has now been six years and I push myself to do what I…

Because it's so expensive and because I detest the experience, I've avoided the hairdresser more and more since forever, and stopped going altogether 5 years ago. I hate the experience for being trapped in the chair, the constant touching, that it takes so frikkin long, as well as the constant blabbing by the hairdresser…

I have been on pip for around ten years. i get full pip. and i get universal credit. I am fed up of people having a go at disabled people, and i am thinking of going self employed against doctors advice because i want some pride back. I would not be leaving the house to be self employed, i would be make videos on youtube…

I am currently at risk of redundancy. Alternative job 35 hrs a week (not suitable for my disabled son or myself having adhd autism) employed 18 years Standard redundancy £4674 Pilon 12 weeks salary plus benefit allowance 2908.80 + 46.16 = £2954.96 i earn £1050.40 per month 16hrs a wk UC Standard allowance £424.90 Children…

I am not sure where to get advice from. I am on full pip and I receive lcwra, carer, but due to my wife being a state pension we get £230. it is a joint claim and I am a younger person. My wife wants to get a part time job earning around £500 a month because we are struggling due to all the extra costs we have. I want to…

Hi I’m gonna be studying online BA Hons criminology & Physcology in August 2026. Anyways I receive uc with children element & lwrca . I’m thinking of taking the maintenance loan as I read that dwp will still cut money from my uc even if I don’t take the loan . So I’m better off applying for the loan Does anyone know if…

I hope you're well. I’m reaching out to you for some advice, as I’m feeling unsure where else to turn. My daughter is 10 years old and undiagnosed autistic, though we are confident she is and shes been on MATT pathway a few years. She experiences extreme anxiety around school, and even stepping onto the playground is a…

Could someone confirm exactly what difference the tax increase will make to a new Motability user ? I assume that it is the downpayment that will increase by 20% (VAT) - It can't be any increase in ongoing payments (ie PIP Mobility) because that is fixed. If that's the difference then it's no big thing, slightly annoying…

This is a little embarrasing but I'm fairly certain I've got a prolapse and I'm so scared and worried what will happen. My GP can't see me until the 20th March so I've a long wait ahead but I was wondering if anyone else has had a prolapse and whether things worked out okay in the end? Can things ever be 'normal' down…

Ive herd alot of peoples claims being wrongly assessed due to the fact they can drive...i recently had my assessment and told them i can drive but literally only for 5 mins before my foot cramps and starts hurting due to nerve damage from cauda equina syndrome. Im very anxious now and feel i have messed up my claim by…

Hi all im getting confusing info so came here for help Both me & my husband receive carers allowance for two of our adult sons , we obviously declared we care for them from day dot of applying for UC but someone said we should get carers element ? Is this true as obviously our carers allowance gets deducted as it should…

Sometimes it's hard to make friends when people hate you right after looking at you

Hi Is everyone enjoying the hot weather, 🔥 I personally don't mind it but it's just the night time when you just can't get to sleep so thought I would see if anyone else feels the same.

Ready - 1, 2, 3 "Ahh how sweet" 1964 would have been the year (I was 1 year old) my sister was 3 !

I received an inheritance from my dad and we're going to use it for downstairs bedroom and on suite for disabled husband, do I need to show UC every Receipt for our Building Works

I'm single father and single son I love being honest in my life everyday,we support

A warm welcome to the newest members of the community! @MeadowLark @ChickWink @Nat_J73 @AndyXofish @belmont87 @coyfi @DesperateDave @BakingCat99 @Meowsmom @Sassynan @frankmiguel @12Longmeadows @Seanog @Rennae2018 We look forward to seeing you around and if there is anything that you need help with, please let us know.…

Hi im Liz/Lizzie or I answer to most things, usually a meow :) I was just called by SCOPE as I requested some stickers, I did not realise that SCOPE was for disabled people. I have had a kidney transplant 17 years ago, & touch wood it is going good. I have had renal failure all my life, I am now 53. I also have trigeminal…

I was hit by a car when I was 14 which has left me with back and leg problems I take strong medication for back pain daily, my husband is registered blind and has a guide dog called Phoenix we keep chickens as a means of giving us a reason to get going every day. I found this website through a search as we are looking for…

I re-applied for PIP and sent them the "How your disability affects you" form back over 2 weeks ago now. I have had no correspondence from them to say they received the forms. The forms have to be in by Thursday 28th May so I'm worried I might have to restart the full process again if they have not been received on their…

Hi everyone, Sorry, it’s been a while since writing anything but I was very unwell and struggling to cope on my own but with the help of some family members, GP surgery and hospital I am stable now with my meds. I wanted to also tell you that after 12 months of uncertainty about my Pip review form AR1 I finally got awarded…

Hello Am in process of migrating over to universal credit from tax credits. Have now had a letter from tax credits saying I owe them money. I asked why and they said it was to do with some pension money I was being paid. Question: Why would this pension payment be an overpayment of tax credit money - it is not new, they…

hi I am just wondering I currently get if for single person and I get adult disability and I’m also waiting to hear back about lwcra but on my award letter it mentioned something about esa can u apply for this and how does it work does it get took off uc so wondering should I apply for esa or not bother thanks I am new to…

Hi everyone, I am BakingCat99. I am a newly diagnosed adult with autism and I am currently being referred for ADHD. I am trying to fill out my first PIP form but I am completely overwhelmed and lost my drive after a bad experience with Citizens Advice. I am finding it very hard to explain how my conditions affect my daily…

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I have just had my letter through saying I am successful in my ESA application and have been put in the support group. On the letter it says to let them know if my partner has a change in job or savings too. But I thought the new style esa doesn't have anything to do with mine or my partners savings or my partners work? Am…