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Six months ago, as can't climb stairs, I got quotations from stairlift companies to install a machine, I chose Acorn, but now that I have been using this I find one of the most important questions I should have asked is "how quickly will you send out an Engineer if the lift breaks down?" The lift has broken down four times…

Hi, I migrated from legacy benefits to universal credit, in October last year I was awarded, including transitional protection. When my rent increased, my housing award went up. With the yearly upgrade, I am currently about £50 a month worse off than before. Anything went up, like the housing and the yearly upgrade, and…

My Dad died, two months ago. He went into hospital at the end of February and never came out. He was supposed to. They constantly promised us he would be discharged. They gave us false hope. He had no proper end of life care. I can't get over it. I can't process it. I think these are my problems: Dad Died in horrible…

Hi, I'm new here so please bear with me. I'm getting the hang of navigating the site I think. I have been getting pip since November two years ago after a long and hard struggle with my claim, which affected my mental and physical health immensely. I was awarded enhanced DL but no mobility. This was for my pre-existing…

Am I eligible to claim new style ESA? I do not have enough NI contributions in the last years due to ill health and part time working? But wondering if I can claim just for the NI credits towards by pension. I am 45 at present and on HR PIP in both elements due to my kidney illness. Also would any private pension payments…

Hello everyone my name is Joanne I'm a 55-year-old single parent of a beautiful daughter age 15 In July 2018 I had an accident whilst on a family holiday it's a family joke because I can't get into the swimming pool quick like others it takes me an hour to get him because I do not like cold water and as a joke my mother…

Hi my user title is Ebony Olive This was the name of my last dog who was a black border/lakeland terrier who lived until she was sixteen. She had a wee white frill a cross her chest and had dark olive eyes. I have The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia which further lead to clinicaI depression. My illness began…

I would like advice on UC and going abroad. My assessment period is 22nd to 21st of the month. If I go with my mum to see my brother in Australia when should o go and come back without losing UC

Hi, my adult daughter who lives at home with us has just been awarded both mobility and care and this was backdated to October 2024 (this is how long it took them to complete the process) but is due to end in May 2027. She was hoping to get a car as she has significant disabilities for her mobility needs but the letter and…

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Hi all, I am completely housebound due to ME/CFS. I can maybe go to the dentist once a year, but that's it. Due to a redundancy I'm also out of work and I don't know how to find a new job. I have several years of experience as software engineer - a job that can easily be done remotely, but so many employers ask upfront if…

Hi , Looking for some advice please. My son is 18 years old and has quadriplegic cerebral palsy registered blind and needs all aspects of care 24/7 Recently unable to attend college due to his lungs deteriorating and I’ve had to take him out of full time education. As a result social security and universal credit have more…

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My husband has severe Spasticity He is taking Baclofen and suddenly it is affecting urinating, incontinence and his mind is wondering. Can anyone help

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hi all i stumbled on to this so people i hope you can guide me im 72 yrs old and have a few things wrong now for a few years iv had ischeamic heart disease for a couple years and causes me hard to breath i have a thrombos or a blood clot inside my left chamber of my heart i was diagnosed with the clott a year ago but i…

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I had my UC stopped in December. I asked if I was entitled to more money so they stopped by benefits. I asked politely to make a complaint at least 6 times & they never responded once. I filled out the complaints form on the DWP website & I’ve heard nothing. I just want what I’m entitled too any advice now? Thanks

Hi, My partner currently claims UC, PIP & LCWRA. He lives in a housing association property so gets the housing element included in his UC claim. He had a brain injury a few years ago which is why he can no longer work and therefore is entitled to higher rate PIP and also LCWRA. We have decided that we would like to live…

A new website has just been launched to try and encourage more children with cerebral palsy to join one of our clubs, to enjoy playing football and to become part of a team. www.cerebralpalsyfootball.co.uk is also a portal of valuable information supplied by families, who are happy to share their own experiences with other…

hello there can i please have some advice as i suffer with anxiety disorder and depression and im very unsure about the assessement period for any savings and how it works if my assessement period is from the 12th - 11th of the month and i would be maybe just over £6k when would i have to let universal credit know date…

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I’m confused about the question in PIP about communicating. Does verbally mean speech or does written things count? I cannot speak at all most of the time and use Relay U.K. for phone calls. My support worker comes to hospital appointments with me to speak for me because it takes too long to type. I can understand…

"I've been dealing with very intense anxiety, maybe even panic. I've tried a lot of NHS mental health services, but it's been hit or miss. Have others felt frustrated with this? What actually helped you?

Does anybody have any nice plans for this Bank Holiday? I'll be catching up with an old group of friends. We meet annually for a local beer fest. Surprisingly, it's now hosted in a church! Or what was. The weathers supposed to be nice, so hopefully you've all got some nice plans. 😊

Hello everyone I have just signed up and look forward to talking to you and getting to know each other.

Hi all, I am considering getting a mobility scooter, but pavements around where I live often have cars partly parked on pavement. How much space can I expect local council to maintain for safe passage ? Are there any rules or regulations which cover obstruction of pavements ?

in in November my 15 year relationship and in November I had a feeling that something was going on with a never man in plan site like every fing was normal she got me sent to prison because just on remand for a month ended up getting 12 month suspended sentence aanand a 5 year restaging order because I told the truth from…

hi my partner is claiming pip but I’m working and we’re planning to get married, would I as a sole earner be liable for the rent and council tax. Would my partner lose her pip allowance