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PIP appointment questions
Hi I had my PIP appointment yesterday it lasted 3 hours 9.30 to 12.25 the lady took her time going through all the questions. She then asked me questions what's your hobbies do you drive , do you read or watch TV. If a delivery person knocked on the door what would you say. I told her I need to get to the door before I can…
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Grants for carpet and cooker?
Hello evryone hope your all well new here
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PIP main disability
Hi, I've been reading about different conditions and susses rates and what to put. I have, like many people, multiple conditions. I need to read through my bumph from last time, but I remember being advised to put the highest success rate, as apposed to what I think is most important…this seams wrong to me. this is where…
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Hi, my name is alicat26! Scared DWP will see my Etsy shop and stop my benefits
Hi, due to a cancer diagnosis, and losing my home and job all within a few months, i ended up having depression, anxiety and PTSD. I cant deal with people anymore, dont go out on my own and basically not the person I used to be. I have been in the support group of ESA for about a year, and have recently been awarded PIP of…
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New style ESA and Universal Credit
hello, I am new here. I was migrated to UC last year. I also get new style ESA (support group) which is deducted from the UC. Recently I got a letter saying the new style ESA payments were going to be updated from early April. My UC assessment period runs from the 16th of the month to the 15th. So my last assessment period…
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Help with verifying my age online
HI all, I'm having problems verifying my age on some websites that insist on using an age estimation selfie. Because of my condition I'm wearing a cpap style mask that I wear 24/7 with oxygen on constant supply. I can't take my mask off long enough to take a selfie. Some of the sites ask for multiple angled selfies,…
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29 months wait for reassesment WCA
hi so I’ve been waiting for 29 months for a reassessment with WCA snd 2 weeks ago I received a message via journal asking for my gp details so they could give them to HAAS. Does this mean they are now actively looking at my assesment etc
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back dated child dla
hey guys yesterday a tribunal allowed my sons dla appeal for higher rate care. This is for a two year period from 23-25. his review was refused so this is another appeal scenario . i was wondering how i go about getting any backdated money he is due, i am also on UC and receive LCWRA myself. any help would be great
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Desperately seeking sunshine 🌞
Hi all haven't posted in a good while hope you are all well? I'm hoping someone can put my mind at ease.its regarding going abroad whilst claiming UC and mainly pip.long story short both my husband and I suffer greatly with anxiety he has PTSD Gad, and myself mild agoraphobia, we can both go out as long as we are together…
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If not text received from pip after decision made does it mean pip refused
So I rang pip today and they said that a decision has been made on the 15th April and they have sent me a letter. If I didn't receive the “you have been awarded “ text does that mean it's a no? First pip claim
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Hi, my name is Rosemary21! Social services refuse to move son
My son lives in supported living but wants to live near his family in next county. Social services refuse because they say they will not pay for move and fund bew supported living. We have difficult history with Wakefield social services because they put my son on a hoarding and dying pathway when he was in his flat and…
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Should Have Stuck To The Music
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/30/spectator-paul-winston-marshall-mine-laden-floating-wall-stop-channel-crossings
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Worried about PIP process
I’m new to this forum My name is Nic I’ve just completed my pip form So it’s all very new to me It worries me that it’s a difficult process and waiting for a response is equally stressful as it takes such a long time My concern is that so many claimants are rejected So you go all through that for a No decision usually
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Hi, my name is _Chaotic4_4gardener_! Rude UC staff, need help with call
I had a UC review, I had trouble uploading documents. I spoke to a seriously unhelpful man at UC to request some help. He was extremely rude, kept telling me to stop talking and that he understood what I needed however he clearly didn't as he put me on the road for looking for work and I was contacted by my local job…
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What do you think about people on benefits spending on luxuries?
Hi all, I'm new here. I suffer from severe anxiety, depression, possibly PTSD or C-PTSD, autism, dyspraxia and a speech impediment. I've been on ESA and PIP since I was a teenager (I'm 31 now), never had a paid job in my life, I've applied for countless jobs over the years and not a single one of them will take me on for…
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ADHD Medication
This discussion was created from comments split from: Another Donald Trump assassination attempt.
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Hi, my name is mandypaul! Issued a Section 21, husband has prostate cancer
My husband has terminal prostate cancer we have been issued a section 21 to move and we do not have the money, strength or anywhere to live at this time. I work but struggling
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Hi, my name is kittenkat1975! Looking to make friends
Just joined, no idea what I’m doing yet lol, so bear with. I am a 50 year old woman with chronic osteoarthritis! Got progressively worse over the past four years, I am a nurse but currently can’t go back to work due to not being able to walk properly and pain. I have my partner but not many other people really, mum died 2…
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Pip not paid into account
For the last 7yrs I have never had a delayed payment from PIP. I checked my account this morning at 1am and I have no payment. The concerning issue is; I ironically had the police come and interview me yesterday, 29/4/26 , concerning an ongoing campaign with 3 of my neighbours. Of course, I will only know whats occuring…
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Hi, my name is zivo!
I'm new here!
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Poem called April Showers
Poem called April Showers We haven't opened our umbrellas for the rainfall during these April showers. The rain catches us off guard, and it’s all about making sure we keep ourselves dry while driving for cover, because the downpours are sporadic and heavy at times. In the UK, April showers are part and parcel of the…
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Hi, my name is saturday2!
Hi I a new member !
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Tony Blair
See Tony Blair, sticking his oar in again ,wanting benefits cuts.
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Hi, my name is Daniellebor!
do I need to register
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Hi, my name is CatieBee1969!
Hey guys, you've been recommended by a friend, just wanted to say hi and nice to meet you all 🐝
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Hello
Hi, I'm new. I've been looking for a place where I can find help, advice, all under one hub, looks like I might have found it. :)
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Poem called international dance day
Today we celebrate international dance day. Dance to the rhythm of the music and our feet dance with grace as we lace up our dance shoes. Our moves and groves and moves bring warmth to our feet and our hearts to. Time to celebrate international dance day as we find a way to celebrate international dance day today and I…
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Hi, my name is HannahJanuary1! Has anyone had an open Heller Myotomy with thoracotomy?
Hello. I would like to discuss having an open Heller Myotomy with thoracotomy. I am almost two weeks postop.
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Will i lose my benefits
Looking for some advice please i currently get housing benefit, PIP and universal credit, my elderly mother who claims Attendance Allowance moved in with me 4 years ago and due to depression and mental health and physical health problems i had at the time i never informed any of the above mentioned authorities, also my…
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Messed up a date and now they are wanting me to pay back money I don't owe
I have a message today saying that I have been paid more UC than I should have and they are going to claim it back. Looking back through my journal I see what I have done and it's 100% my error. The problem starts last September. In this period I made a error with the date I entered when declaring money savings and…
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Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy sport. 🎾 Scope is partnering with Cerebral Palsy Sport to bring an Inclusive Sports Festival to Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on 27 October. It’s a chance for disabled people of all ages to try a range of sports, meet new people and enjoy being active in a friendly,…