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Does anyone know the rules for Transitional Protection calculations? We migrated from Working Tax Credit/Child Tax Credit and receive a Transitional Protection element (around £500 per month). Our child is finishing education soon, and after we report the change we will stop receiving the child element (we have one child).…

I am on UC . And get LCWRA . IF I have a carer claiming carers allowance will I loose my LCWRA ? Because someone is claiming carers allowance for looking after me ? Finding all very confusing.

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Hi all. I suffer from CPTSD and ill health retired but on some benefits. I have been feeling really guilty getting benefits and all you hear on tv is benefit scroungers getting money for nothing. Long story short read a blog on here about others in a similiar situation. Its helped me realise im not alone 🙏

Hi I'm caring for my mum and she gets pension credit if i got carers element for caring for her would it affect her pension credit

Does anyone have it in writing or know where to find that Cerebral Palsy is a protected characteristic in terms of employment/equality act?

Hello, Would love just a bit of advice carrying on from a previous issue - I’m currently in the process of trying to get a disregard as capital for a large backpayment from UC under regulation 10a, the arrears built up after I notified UC of my caring responsibilities but they failed to apply the carers element for 4…

Hello all, That exclamation mark is more enthusiastic than I am. I am flat. DWP state that I earned £1k during the last assessment period. I earned £225. Therefore, I have been underpaid by £320. Maybe more, I don't know as I have LCW but no LCWRA. I made two complaints two weeks ago and have heard nothing back. I was told…

Hello, I am currently completing my TM470 Computing and IT project with the Open University as part of my T honours degree, and I am looking for participants for a short academic questionnaire about website accessibility barriers and support needs. The questionnaire is mainly intended for people who experience…

Hi there.. I have the above phone call tomorrow. In my Journal it says to discuss the evidence I provided for my claim. I was not asked for a Bank statement, only proof of ID. I'M very anxious and fearful because I don't know what to expect during the call. Would anyone know what I could be expecting? Thank you.

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Hi, I’m Jess. I’m a nurse and a Master’s student at King’s College London. I am looking for adults with cerebral palsy to share their experiences of pain in hospital. Who can take part: Adults aged 18 and over with cerebral palsy People who have stayed on a hospital ward in the last 10 years You only need to share what you…

I've got my appointment tomorrow and I'm wondering what I should wear to it since I've heard they assess you on how you look and if you look healthy? Should I just dress normally or dress up? Also any things I should avoid or should do in the appointment? Is it OK to refuse to answer or do something? For example I have…

My pip stopped in January 25. In March 2025 my esa migrated to uc. My pip appeal was backdated and 3 more years. Due to my pip being stopped my severe disablement did too. My pip has been backdated but what or who do I contact regarding it as uc say they don't owe me anything? Pip have paid…possible esa?? ?

Just noticed what the Light Touch review form will be. It is going to be a 6 page review form similar to the full 16 page normal claim form using the same descriptors. To be honest in saying that it is just a light touch is a joke. With the sound of it it is going to look and feel like the PIP2 but in a more condensed way.…

So I am a male who 50. I live alone and I am a crossdresser. It what makes me happy. I not a convincing one. Yes I go out to local bar dress up sometimes as I don't drink much. I was sacked from work for being a cd. I work in a bar as well. Not one I drink in now. I am who I am and I am happy being a crossdresser. My so…

I feel everything is against me. I have no luck at all apart from bad. I try to get money for food. Not had any real food for 2 days and got wait 3 more for decent food. Just want a bit good luck. I will post a new post later tell you why I know friends. It my life .

HHello , I had a pip assessment February of this yr, honestly I did question whether they were writing about someone else as majority of it was untrue, misinterpreted or information was basically left out, I wrote a 3 page email to maximus to complain listing errors, they basically told me calls are NOT recorded, I…

Hi I'm get pip just wondering if there is any help with paying my council tax or is there a reduction that I'm intiled to

I was having this conversation with a friend the other day and would be interested to hear what you think! If you're a person who has had a fair bit of interaction with the medical world, do you watch medical TV shows? Or do you stay away because it's too close to home? If you do watch, what do you like about them? Which…

Just received a letter from ESA to state they need a full breakdown of my yearly including income expenses hourly rate and per day and week. I am self employed and have previously sent them my tax return as requested to make sure I am earning under the threshold for NS ESA.

does any one know how to access 3rd gear on unquie 500

Hello, bit of a complicated one - I was awarded over £8,000 in 2023, after realising I was entitled to the carers element on my claim. I had notified on the UC journal in 2018 of my carers status but they hasn’t applied the element and I wasn’t aware of its existence until 2023. After so many messages and phonecalls I…

Also, the thread that I sent this morning needs to be read by a professional.

I’m a mum to a one year old girl Elsie She has an ultra rare neuro condition and spent first 8 months of her life in hospital. We came home 3 months ago, via a hospice as we didn’t think she’d make it, and she’s thriving. She’ll have challenges but she is also developing and we are more hopeful. We came home with a care…

Hi guys, I wonder if anyone can nominate a builders merchants who accept the HRMC VAT EXEMPTION for disability. We are in the nw London area. thanks.

Hello, Universal credit have given me two days to get details and help with bank statements about my insurance claim for vehicle theft so the money isnt capital its for a new vehicle and now they will suspend payments. I had already done a financial assessment months before and determined 0 savings. I told them all the…

My award ends Dec 2026 but I have yet to receive my review form (also had no texts mentioning anything from them) is there delays in sending the form out as usually had it 8 months before?

Hi all my pip award ends dec 2026 I still havent received a fourm i also heard they r extending them.from April 2026 also im so ainexty about my pip thing as I got shorted reward as my.last one was 5 years :( this one was 2 years any advice also post in my area hasnt been great but would I received a text saying they will…