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I am on pips getting disability allowance no living allowance. Since receiving this benefit, work has decided through occupational health that i am not longer fit to work... I would now like help applying for living allowance as life is difficult to do things without help.

How many people use these machines. As the M&M Smart machines are completely useless. They fail basic accessibility laws. Firstly, they have a touch screen which those with limited mobility would struggle using. Payment by card has the reader in a position too high up. In addition you might struggle to get your purchase…

I currently live in the countryside and I can really appreciate the stunning views and slower pace of life. I find the city exciting but I'm not sure if I could cope with how busy it is, but I'd love the choice of things to do and places to eat. What about you?

hi looking for some advice. I’m my 16 yr old appointee, pip received her fotm and evidence om 23/4. I then had a phone call from Ingeus which only lasted 20 mins. The whole call was focusing on my daughter’s mobility and the same question was asked on different ways. Previously I had to court with DLA to get high rate…

hi can someone tell me if I’m right I called pip last week my next payment of £589 is due on 25 th which is bank holiday Monday coming so should get it early as in tomorrow but usually my payment will show as pending 24 hours before on my hsbc app my universal credit payment is also due tomorrow and that is showing on my…

How long does it take to get a decision about backpay in your journal after awarded LCWRA. Thank you.

They are not replying i want to provide information but i have payment suspension. Why give me 2 days to get what they need and i cant cope with too much in one go.They stress me to the point of breaking. I start to hurt myself agai and i was getting better slowly. They do it on purpose. I hate talking to them i cant they…

We're growing an ever increasing crop of dandelions in our lawn - every day, I look at the number and wonder how we will get rid of them ….. We've tried lawn weedkiller spray, we've tried lawn granules, I've even been out on the lawn on my knees with a weeder, individually digging the yellow things up - but give it a week…

hi I need some advice at my review i got awarded mobility I was clear on my form I could walk up to 200 after issue etc I have fibro and other conditions and i suffer with chronic back pain It is a fluctuating condition but my walking is always affected Recently i have started to push myself with support from physios and…

I'm really confused, as I was in the ESA support group originally and did not need fit notes. I was told that because the DWP admitted official error the new claim should be manually changed to managed claim as technically there was no break now that the DWP have admitted it was their fault - please advise.

I've just looked an my UC has gone up from £283 to £511 a month for a joint account I also receive ESA an it say that my ESA carnt be paid any more however says it's contribution based an I'm in the support group will I have anything to pay back with my UC been more on the UC details it says the ESA is different to this…

I need to change my surname on my bank details that are on my Universal Credit account. I can get a deed poll certificate but not sure what else I need ie; Photo Id, etc. Also, I did change the surname a while ago but forgot to update my UC account. Will I be penalized for this, or will my payments stop?

hi, I just thought I’d reach out on the off chance someone else has experienced same symptoms as I have been. For the last 4 years I’ve been struggling with hip and leg pain and have not been able to get any answers. Things started quite suddenly, my legs started to ache then I had swelling on both ankles and I was…

Good morning. I am in a situation where I could do with some help and advice . I was working at a location for about 8 plus years as a security Supervisor where I been tupe from on company to another at the time of tupe I was on long term sick where my employment was terminate on the ground of ill health capacity while I…

Father of Disabled Child Disabled persons trust set up. Child has savings Can she put her savings into the trust? Has anyone done this, are there any special procedures to follow? Thanks Harry

I will need to separate our joint UC claim from my husband. He is currently in hospital awaiting rehousing and we cannot live together any longer upon his discharge. Is it best to wait until he has his new address before informing UC of the split and starting the process? I want as little hassle as possible and I'm…

I (36 F)had a conversation with my partner (36 M) over the weekend and I expressed I that I was feeling a little lonely and unwanted the past few weeks, due to always making effort to plan things, never been asked about my day or how I was feeling with flu despite me asking multiple times how we was and trying to make him…

hi I'm new to hear I'm Looking to go self employed I'm On uc and pip LCWRA with housing benefit I'm Looking to start up a business and need help

Does any one else have anxiety about what others think of you as a parent because of your child’s behaviour related to their special needs?

Hi everyone, me and my partner has a non verbal autistic son who is 7. He's getting a handful for mum as I'm at work. We not sure if we both care for our child or just swop roles, she work and I stay at home. He's all dad ATM and kicks off when I go work or go anywhere without him. We do have a PA but it's only 4 hours a…

Hi, I have been living in Lambeth for 6 years, my health and life have been in ruins, I dreamed of returning to work, I met a fantastic woman with whom I know I could start my life again, even if I died in the meantime. A few weeks ago the doctors announced that they had found signs of cancer in me, in 3 places in my body,…

Can anyone simplify this for me Andrew Department for Work and Pensions guidance in PIP Assessment Guide (“a person should only be considered able to follow an unfamiliar journey if they would be capable of using public transport”) - whether claimant who cannot access public transport owing to physical problems can qualify…

We live rurally , have to travel to the next county for hospital appointments. There's no public transport. Really Concerned how we'll manage with milage being reduced to 10,000/year. If we want to do anything we have to drive.

HelloHello, We have been asked to provide bank statements for a review this was on the 25th feb. They asked for 4 months and I have went on to my app and downloaded the last 4 months that were available. Obviously they only cover part of February as Februarys hasnt been created yet. Is this corrected or do I have to do it…

Hi I am struggling with my mental health and feeling really useless and worthless My depression comes from stresses of daily life living with autism, loneliness and I think mostly because I am not in employment or doing much productive with myself. I’ve never held down a job before so I guess I could say I’ve only had some…

I called Mobility Giant last week, and we agreed on a price for my now unused boot scooter. Today at 07:45, a van collected the scooter, and I was told to call their office in Sevenoaks after 09:00, in order to receive my money. Yes, selling privately would secure higher sale price, but i wanted to let you know that such a…

Hello all, My son age 55 is in an aquired brain injury rehabilitation unit has been since 23 December 2025 . He receives middle rate care and higher rate mobility .He also receives ESA now UC He now has to pay £159 to the home and £30 for himself . He has lost both care and mobility due to being in hospital and i repaid…

Hi everyone, My name is Soumitra [Removed by moderator - personal information], an Oxford-based entrepreneur & photographer. I’m looking for ways to improve my workplace skills and boost my confidence at work. I’d love to hear from others who have experience in this area. Do you have any strategies, tips, or resources that…

I'm waiting to see if I've been moved to the support group for ESA. I've had the telephone Assesment band all documents Dwp have revived. My usual sea payment is now 2 days late . Any ideas I can't call as I'm not in the Uk at the moment