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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…

Hi i have been ill health retired from my job. I am in remission from prostate cancer and suffering with ongoing side effects from treatment. I am also a type 2 diabetic. I have osteoarthritis in both knees which causes pain both fay and night. I also have a lower back issue which also causes me pain . I have high blood…

I'm fairly new to the whole benefits system (less than a year) but how am I supposed to actually live? I currently get UC, the award is turned to £0 due to also receiving ESA which seemingly is working out less per month, I get a contribution to my housing which is via a Social Housing Association. But have c£120 taken…

I have been saving for house repairs for many years. I mentioned this in a recent DWP complaint, about something else but tangentially relevant to savings, and was advised to get proof the repairs were necessary. Im not sure how to do this. I have some single glazed windows I think need replacing, the roof tiles are…

I just wanted to ask a question seen similar ones on here before, my daughter has been contacted by dwp about what could be a substantial overpayment. She has her sons savings account attatched to hers and has been using it to buy hes Christmas and Birthday presents etc she has been very ill with kidney failure over the…

is there people in the room that drinks beer ? and does it cause flare ups

I'm spiralling. I drank too much last night, self-harmed quite a bit. I feel like I'm on the periphery of everyone's life so if I died, it wouldn't have a huge impact. That makes me feel incredibly sad but at the same time, freeing. Emotionally, I have a lot going on- new therapy, best friend leaving where we work and my…

Hello all and hope you all are well. My child has been awarded PIP and her payment started in April in which I have informed UC. They keep missed the element payment so I had to inform them again and they have only just added the element onto the UC payment from June. They haven't backdated the missed months which I will…

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