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Cashing in lump sum and monthly pension whilst on UC

hi everyone im richard ive come here to ask a question yesterday i got a letter from the gp surgery im at ,and it states that ive missed 3 appointments because ive got a few internal problems the first 2 appointments i cancelled the last appointment i forgot all about by mistake because im not always well,anyway the gp…

Aspergers My brorher was 53 when diagnoised with Aspergers. Mental health history since leaving school . Failed jobs until too troubkes to works. Medication sectioning mist of his life. I married late in life always worked but knew i was the round peg in the square hole. I wonder sometimes if i have aspergers traits. Ill…

Can someone please tell me whether I can study full-time with the Open university and still claim UC (LCWRA)?

I'm here looking for advcice and help with mobility scooters.

So I got an email from my council asking me if I still lived here as they say the info the DWP shares with them has changed and now my address is listed as "private and confidential". Google AI says this is done during fraud investigations. Its not clear if that is true I havent been able to confirm it Now I am due to…

I.get esa im in the support group and on permitted work 13 hours . I was off with Cfs/me for a week. I got paid my sick pay for 1 week £174.32 is that ok

Hi, I’ve been off work for 10 weeks, unfortunately, I had sepsis and pneumonia, which has brought Adult Onset Stills Disease (AOSD) as a child I had Stills Disease, which affects every joint, especially my knees so getting around is not easy, I have never claimed for PIP although I have been told to before because I have a…

I have been looking at folding, carbon fibre powerchairs, but quite honestly, they look a little on the flimsy sidside. My class 3 powerchair is great, but would be next to impossible to transport. Have any of you a folding chair for going in a car etc?…

Sorry to people who have missed me. Sorry to people who were glad to see the back of me 😁 I'm back! Hoping to help out, and hoping you guys might help me out along the way! Just Pete

Hello. My name is Pico. I have a physical disability. I am 40 years old. I was in an accident that resulted in the amputation of both my legs above the knee. I am happy to be with you.

I genuinely didn't think it would go the way it has and it has left me feeling quite uneasy

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I receive the higher rates of both PIP elements. We don’t qualify for UC due to my husband’s earnings at £38k p/a. My GP has asked me to look into ill-health early retirement. I’m not particularly keen on this, I can still work a little bit so wish to know more about ESA & the disability component. My anxiety is sky high…

Hi everyone! Thanks for letting join the group and get others advice on my situation. I had THR (total hip replacement) on left and right. The left side was done in 2017 and the right in 2018. Both were performed on the NHS. Post surgery on the right seemed to be successful, as per what the information the consultant told…

Good morning guys i hope you are all well. Im Ryan, im more a reader than a poster but im after some advice to see if i've done the right thing here, i feel i have but you know.I have now crossed the breaking point threshold of my patience with this particular scooter unit and triggered a termination yesterday with…

I am a ‘high functioning’ adult with late diagnosed autism and history of anxiety, depression. I’ve been told that Scope has a ‘support to work’ system but would like to know how exactly that works for someone like myself, who has never had a job, and is 28 years old. I have tried doing voluntary stuff and tried working a…

Just wondering if anyone has any idea how uc work out the deduction and the amount they deduct for carers allowance.

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hi im here to ask for help, I do hope i dont get negative feedback here goes im uploading my universal credit statement for a couple when i claimed uc iwasnt sure if this was the correct way to claim. or if my husband put in for lwcra and only i claim carers would we be worst off. I thought when we were forced to go onto…

Greetings ! I have cerebral palsy and I am very tired of living. I have depression and apathy..... Are there any moms who also have children with cerebral palsy. I wonder if you could give me moral support. It's very difficult when you don't have someone to turn to with questions.

Hi all, My PIP officially ended in February after a 3 year award. I've not received any letters other than the new payment schedule for the new tax year, and I'm still getting paid. What should I do? Should I just wait for them to contact me for a review, or do I contact them? Thanks ☺️

Hello I a single woman and on support group ESA but also on UC.. ( get rent only ) and standard ADP for daily living and low mobility. Would I be able to do any permitted work.I don't know what i could do really but feel I'm rotting away! Maybe walk a few dogs nearby or something. Any advice welcome. Thank you

I'm beyond frustrated because my husband lost his PIP after his last assessment, in January 2025. We appealed but the tribunal didn't give him enough points for an award. I have been reading their statement of reasons for their decision. They were very thorough. It seems like the biggest issue, and this is no surprise to…

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Hello everybody how are you just applying for PIP loan doesn't have any few problems and I'm on the high enhance rate if you can help me buy any chance thank you

I have had a round time I’m now being tested for bowel cancer and breast cancer I have depression and severe Asa’s and suffer mental help I have no carpet in my flat can you

where do David [name removed by moderator] live at now he moved out from Bridgwater and now I don’t know where I want his phone number

Dear Marry and Guys, It's hard coping with MS. I do Physiotherapy exercises and exercises from Multiple Sclerosis Society. They manage my MS. The weather in early May not as good. Will still in early summer. Things can only get better. How you doing Marry and members of Scope? All the best, Viran C