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Uc
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About to be homeless...help.
Hi everyone, [removed by moderator] Due to new legislation by the Current Government (The renters rights act) I have been served my section 21 (non fault eviction) notice, as my Landlady has said it makes renting her property out very expensive so its just not worth it anymore so she is selling it. I have been hear for 17…
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Hi, my name is Girluk55!
Hi Everyone I love you and I love Barbie and Dr who
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Social worker
If you're really struggling depressed and...another hospital (third one) Decided you don't want to eat or wash? Given up - my social worker normal response is so you expect some1 to cook 4 u No point calling?
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Police need to be more patient with disabilities
Many disabilities... pychosis, 50/50 blind & ... When I first got diagnosed with EUPD everything changed. I got depressed and suicidal. My mental health team got worried about my welfare and called 999 alot for me. 13/10/24 I was hearing voices and (A&E keep doors open) and I wondered out in the streets in my pjs. A…
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Today I learned...
that in Victorian London, the post was delivered 12 times a day! What facts have you learned?
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Pets
i have a chow chow and a french bulldog.
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i am on universal credit and pip can I have some help with vets bills
Hi i am on universal credit and pip can I have some help with vets bills
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Poem called Mountain and Hills
Poem called Mountain and Hills Mountains and hills could be seen in the distance, the enchanted greenery. The sun shined, the birds sang. It was a mountain, clear inside. Petresort, the sands, Sunday mountains, and beautiful greenery. The beautiful breeze blew, showing the mountains and hills have hidden stories, special…
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I asked AI to design me a car
"Design me a car - it must be practical reliable cheap fast economical and good looking" It came up with : What do you think? it looks like a new Astra
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Hi, my name is rosiebear!
Hi everyone, I’m new here and looking for some support please. Also hoping that I can support others too. I have a parking issue in our shared ownership, new build home. We have two owned spaces opposite our house which are too small for me to easily get in and out of my car. Next to my space is a curbed area with plants…
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Please reach out if you need support or help
*“I’m sharing my experience to help others understand what can happen during a mental health crisis. When I was struggling most, there was a confusing situation where the police repeatedly attended because they believed I had called 999 — but I hadn’t made those calls at all. It was a really stressful and disorientating…
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Transitional payment
Hi all, hope everyone is ok :) Just a question on this tp as im finding it all confusing .i was on ir esa lcwra,n got put on cb when migrated over to uc- what happens once its eroded? As uc deduct when rent increases etc- once thats gone does that mean i will have to pay the difference? Or does everything stop then once tp…
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Your unpopular opinions
Another thread idea I had. What opinions do you hold that are unpopular or that go against the vast majority? They can be about anything from food to TV programs to politics to current issues but please keep it civil and respect everyone’s views. ;)
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Disability premium help!
hello all, i am in need of some advice basically i had a phone call last year regarding my esa while on the phone i was told i should be entiltiled to some sort of disability premium which i havent heard of until then, i got told it would be looked into and i would hear something about it. i forgot about it if im honest…
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Welcome new members!
Big hello to all the new members that joined us yesterday: @Mag1987, @Shar17on, @CathySc, @Shaun002, @hoist, @Smartbutcasual80, @Tazzi, @papa6, @ripley13, @garypayling65, @Angelinaa, @MissAJJ, @steeve, @belfast1962, @l_ilxx, @karenj_, @Gurdov, @tgtgtg, @Tc57, @midlandtx45, @blessing220, @70Piglet, @donutlover, and @ramzi!…
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Hi, my name is cloe12346!
hello, I am wondering if anyone can provide me with any help. Claim date for DLA 13/3 Decision date 3/6 No letter has arrived but a random payment of £214 today. when I call they say they can’t tell me anything I’m confused.
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Inheritance and Claiming UC changing over to ESA
Hi I am to be in receipt of inheritance in the next few months which will take me over the 16k threshold I'm sure. I currently receive UC, housing element inc, I am on LCW and recently have been awarded PIP and have received 2 payments already. I am wondering whether to apply for new style ESA. I work part-time and have…
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Hi, my name is Banafsheh_123! Will working trigger a new LCWRA assessment?
I currently receive Universal Credit with LCWRA and PIP. I have been offered a zero-hours contract in a kitchen environment. I would probably work around one shift per week, earning approximately £100 per shift (£400-£500 per month). I have read that people with LCWRA are allowed to work if they feel able to do so, and…
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UC LCWRA - Starting part time work over 16 hours
Hello there!I am currently on UC and recieve LCWRA (i was previously on ESA and moving in with my partner who is on UC triggered the change to UC)As my condition has become more manageable at times, I took the leap of starting a zero hour contract which gave me the opportunity to accept and decline shifts dependant on how…
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A man autistic wears a military hat, gets alot of abuse {moderator removed} why?
So he is wearing the hat to honor someone in his family that died in military conflict. He loves animals. He is law abiding. Its not always clear that he is autistic. He is good looking. Is this social justice in action? {removed by moderator} Are they threatened by his hat and perhaps his perceived political stance? Why…
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Hi, my name is GaryC! Turned down for UC - what should I do?
I have a sick note from my doctor. I have been self employed for a few years since Covid. My sick note says I am unfit for work I have health conditions that will never change. These conditions include atrial fibrillation, angina which makes me tired more often. I have osteoarthritis in my right ankle from a motorcycle…
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Won at tribunal
hi, so I won my tribunal 7 weeks ago rang last week for update and they said they will mark it as a priority I was just asking what does this actually mean? It’s been a week today since they said this but still haven’t received anything and they have never asked me for anything. thanks
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Asked for second assessment for PIP
Had my 1st phone assessment 4 pips last week thought it went sort off ok ..then a week later got a text they want 2 have a 2nd assessment due to Information Technolgy ..can any1 enlighten me on this ..do i have to go thru the whole procedure again ..thanx
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Universal Credit Review
Hello everyone, I was migrated over to Universal Credit last October and have received payments. However, today I received a message from UC that I will be having a Enhanced Universal Credit Claim telephone call on Tueaday. I must send a copy of passport for ID and utility bill to discuss the evidence which I have…
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What's your unique interest?
I love learning about lots of different things and the more obscure the better! One topic I love is Soviet Bus Stops. There's a documentary and a book about them and they're fascinating. They are so beautiful and unique, and not what you would expect from the Soviet era, which just makes them even more interesting. Here's…
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Staying positive
I hope many of you will be uplifted by my poem
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DLA for my kid
hi i got a txt on Monday morning saying a decision had been made and to wait for a letter does this mean I’ve been refused? Thank you
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Why need update UC account
hi me and my partner been on uc nearly a year now me and my partner got txt message call uc you need update account details but point is nothing change I’m in a lot destress over it I don’t what expect
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