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Hi, I’m currently receiving Universal Credit and I’m in the LCWRA group. About 2 weeks ago I applied for New Style ESA, and I’ve now had a message in my UC journal saying I need to attend a telephone appointment to accept commitments. Does anyone know what these commitments might be if I’m already in LCWRA. And after this…

Hey :) I just wanted to reach out and inform everyone on my experience which I’m extremely angry and upset about and I haven’t even had a decision made yet. So Iv made a complaint to Maximus today regarding my assessment which was done last Monday 11th may 2026, the call it self which I recorded lasted exactly 30 minutes…

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Hi everyone, I’m on Universal Credit with LCWRA (no work-related requirements) and I receive PIP. I’m currently doing a part-time postgraduate master’s degree and I receive a postgraduate master’s loan. DWP are counting 30% of my maximum postgraduate loan as maintenance income in my UC award, and this has been upheld after…

I get high pip on both . My partner is my full time carer he gets carers allowance. He gets standard pip. We have a joint LCWRA My question is we noticed today for this month statement that big dip of £50 has come down transitional protection, we know it’s meant to come down over time. But definitely not a drop like that.…

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Hello im living in almshouses i hate it its not a secure tenancy I have been assessed by the council im a young 68 Yr old have had numerous health issues but have been assessed as sheltered housing i do not want this im independent cook outdoors person so limited what I can bid on and getting nowhere i can't afford the…

Hello I'm new to all this but having rang Scope this morning they suggested it might be helpful, I think they maybe right, I will look with interest for a discussion topic that probably effects me right now and contribute, of course my name posted is not my full real name as was advised !

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Hi there, I'm a 48-year-old woman with Athetoid CP, and up to now, my involuntary movements haven't been a problem, maybe the odd month or two. However, every time I drink, my head flips back, and the drink goes all over my head. It has got to the stage where I'm scared to drink even though I'm thirsty. I would really…

I watched the entire new season last night after work! All 6 episodes are BBC iPlayer now. I absolutely loved it and thought it was so, so funny. My favourite character is definitely Anne.😂 Have you seen Amandaland?

hiya all. I hope you are all well. I wanted to ask a few questions. So I am currently working part time. 30 hours a week, 2 days at home, 2 days in an office. I have only recently started the job (6 weeks ago) and my disabilities are already impacting my ability to work. It isn’t the right job for me. I’m diagnosed with…

Hi everyone! One of our lovely members, @Kiki23, has 2 tickets to this sold-out event but unfortunately can't make it. If you're interested in attending just comment below and we can send you the QR codes. No personal information will be shared 😊 The ADHD Chatter podcast is hosting a special live show today, May 19, 2026,…

Hello! I called the DWP to talk about working as a freelancer whilst on ESA. I said i wanted to change it so i was spreading my allowed income across the year as opposed to across the week as sometimes i get no work and then i'll get a few things at once. I could 2 months with no payment and then have to refuse work 2…

does anyone know how I can get a mattress I am disabled

Hi guys. I have a issue with carers allowance backpay. I was recently accepted for carers element backpay. I messaged in my journal regarding another issue and was told I was no longer eligible for the backpay? I then asked for a MR and this was the response from them Im very confused. Can anyone help me with this? Thank…

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Does anyone know the rules for Transitional Protection calculations? We migrated from Working Tax Credit/Child Tax Credit and receive a Transitional Protection element (around £500 per month). Our child is finishing education soon, and after we report the change we will stop receiving the child element (we have one child).…

I am on UC . And get LCWRA . IF I have a carer claiming carers allowance will I loose my LCWRA ? Because someone is claiming carers allowance for looking after me ? Finding all very confusing.

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Hi all. I suffer from CPTSD and ill health retired but on some benefits. I have been feeling really guilty getting benefits and all you hear on tv is benefit scroungers getting money for nothing. Long story short read a blog on here about others in a similiar situation. Its helped me realise im not alone 🙏

Hi I'm caring for my mum and she gets pension credit if i got carers element for caring for her would it affect her pension credit

Does anyone have it in writing or know where to find that Cerebral Palsy is a protected characteristic in terms of employment/equality act?

Hello, Would love just a bit of advice carrying on from a previous issue - I’m currently in the process of trying to get a disregard as capital for a large backpayment from UC under regulation 10a, the arrears built up after I notified UC of my caring responsibilities but they failed to apply the carers element for 4…

Hello all, That exclamation mark is more enthusiastic than I am. I am flat. DWP state that I earned £1k during the last assessment period. I earned £225. Therefore, I have been underpaid by £320. Maybe more, I don't know as I have LCW but no LCWRA. I made two complaints two weeks ago and have heard nothing back. I was told…

Hello, I am currently completing my TM470 Computing and IT project with the Open University as part of my T honours degree, and I am looking for participants for a short academic questionnaire about website accessibility barriers and support needs. The questionnaire is mainly intended for people who experience…

Hi there.. I have the above phone call tomorrow. In my Journal it says to discuss the evidence I provided for my claim. I was not asked for a Bank statement, only proof of ID. I'M very anxious and fearful because I don't know what to expect during the call. Would anyone know what I could be expecting? Thank you.

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