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Hello, wondering if any of you can help me understand this as I’ve contacted UC stating that mine and my husbands joint claim has gone up by £400 for May and I’m worried we are getting overpaid but have not had a response yet Looking through the breakdown , UC are only deducting £200 rather from ESA than the full amount…

please help me!!! I was on middle rate care and lower mobility DLA, I had to change over did that the 17th February Had a text to say I have been awarded PIP yesterday Rung and all they can say is is that £750.60 will go in my Bank the 7th July My DLA is Due the 19th May Why do I then wait 7 weeks for the pip payment and…

Hi, I'm a mum to a 23 year old disabled daughter. Anyways she has severe Autism and learning disabilities she lives at home with me and her Dad. When she turned 19 she left her special needs school that she had been at since she was diagnosed age 2. She got a social worker which she had never had and they placed her at an…

Hello my daughter has an ehcp, the college named on her ehcp refused her based on her predicted grades. I've been told that as the college is named they cannot refuse her. The school she is currently at the senco is horrible and keeps lying and has offered no support. Even thought she has an ehcp. AAny Advice

How do you cope with constant overwhelm and anxiety because I’m really struggling with it. Past few weeks it’s been quite bad and waiting for more support from mental health team. I’m also AuDHD so I struggle with emotions, overwhelm and anxiety a lot. Is there anything that helps you? I feel like anxiety is like consuming…

struggling to apply for anything. I see listings and just can't get myself to do it. i'm neurodivergent, and applying for anything takes a lot of mental brainpower and task switching that's just not worth the energy to deal with just to never hear anything back or get ghosted. I just don't believe any of the positions I'm…

Hello, I just received my UC statement for this month. I know you don't get full new amount in May after April because tax year stars on 6th of April, but they still have my amount of NS ESA for last year £609.05. Will this update next month or do I need to tell them of new amount. I assume they know already as they knew…

As it comes up to voting time, please remember that Reform boldly and proudly say they are going to significantly cut benefits, especially to those who are receiving health benefits. They will make ALL assessments for benefits face to face with no exceptions. Reform also want to move to an insurance system (like the US…

From BBC News Jonathan Geddes Glasgow and west reporter A man with disabilities from Ayrshire has been forced to travel more than 20 miles into Glasgow just to access a swimming pool. The water is one of the few places where Jamie Rigg, who has cerebral palsy, can leave his wheelchair. It also allows him to hug his…

My sister is currently going through the mandatory reconsideration notice process for PIP. She had been in receipt of the benefit for 3 years until her review in December to which they ended her award in March. A substantial amount of new evidence and supporting letters from my dad, sister, her CBT nurse and myself, was…

hi I have been on pip for 4 years I am on waiting list for full hip replacement shall I inform them of this or wait till I have had operation

Hi I’m wondering if anyone can help with advice. My Pip review forms were due back by the 19th Feb 26, as my carer was filling them in with lots of evidence. It took a while and she sent them the day before the deadline on the 18th Feb 26. As tracked next day delivery to arrive on the 19th. Anyway the next morning of…

I have been told I have to much savings I said this is for house repairs if I need them . As a home owner if my house is sud standard the council can take it off me but universal credit said it's still savings . if you rent your land lord has by law as to keep you safe and warm . Not the case if you own your house .Should…

My now wife has to licence in her name but is 3 years younger than me. How can I take over ownership and claim free licence?

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For me, it is bread!🥖 I eat some form of bread everyday (sometimes twice!) whether that is a roll, sandwich, toast, baguette, wrap, bagel, pitta etc. A crusty roll from Tesco bakery section was even my cinema snack of choice on Saturday😂 I asked my friend this question too and she said she could easily live without bread…

Hi, I have been asked to attend a 'further evidence' appointment at my local job centre, this is after updating my money details on the website. Last year I received a lump sum backdated transitional protection payment which was around 6k. I haven't done anything with the money except open a SIPP which required 1k to open…

Hello my child with S E N and H E C P is at collage the good news he can stay in at collage and wull be doing a level 2 course fantastic xxx x on my uc the end date I put on was July 30 to end collage but it's now July 2028 will I get a to do list or just wait till end of June to put a note in my jornal just updated CB…

Hi, I have a homelessness application with the local council. I’m seeking advice from other disabled people who’ve been through the homelessness situation / know more about it, as I’m really scared. I am a wheelchair user and also have health conditions which gets worse with mental and physical exertion - ie moving around…

Hi, My dad has been assessed by an OT as needing a stairlift. We live down a street of identical houses that were all built at the same time. The properties manager has told us the stairs are all the same size and has measured to check. Our neighbour has a stairlift fitted. My dad has tried it and it fits him wonderfully.…

Southwark council requests 2 months bank statements for new housing benefit applications. Does this mean 2 months exactly proceeding and including the date of my claim (last 60 days) or does it mean the 2 complete months before the month of my claim? i.e If I apply on May 20th do I send complete statements for each month…

MMy name is temesgen i am from ethiopia i am disability Please help me

Hi everyone I am just checking the figures on my mum's financial assessment from the local authority re her contribution to care costs. She gets high rate attendance allowance and pension credit guarantee with the disability element. She also gets savings credit. Can you advise what her minimum income guarantee should be?

i am a scooter user al ready and i would like to know the age old question about green power and veleco. I would like to up grade to a road scooter with a longer range (30to 40 miles). I am concered that the two companies ere somehow connected.i do really fancy the veleco scooter but am nervous about the reliability and…

Good afternoon, I have asthma and a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I have an appointment at the UC next Wednesday regarding the LCWRA. Please tell me what questions are most frequently asked and what I should answer in my case. I would be very grateful for any information. Thank you, Kind regards, UNDINA

HI, Back in March 26 my appeal against the DWP was upheld for my LCW, however, before my tribunal case was herd I was forced to complete a UC50.form, as I was providing long term fit notes from my GP, as I have emphysema and AS, which is a rare disease which attacks my joints and leaves me easily fatigued and along with my…

Hello, I was hoping for some advice as its abit of a minefield out there! I have recently had a formal meeting with HR and my line manager regarding my sickness absences and it's been decided that I can either be redeployed or ill health retirement. I have worked in the NHS for 25 years, mostly in admin jobs, and have been…

I am looking to get a single adjustable bed for my self. I have rheumatoid arthritis and emphysema

Hi all. So I have my first PIP phone assessment tomorrow morning and I have been so so anxious and stressed about it. I am claiming pip for POTS, PmDD, autism, adhd and anxiety & ocd. I have prepared notes (quite a lot maybe too many notes) and printed out my own form that i filled out. I’m also struggling a lot with my…

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