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Hey, All Hope everyone is ok. Just a quick question to anyone who might know. I have been in LCW since 2022. I recently had some health changes and spoke to my coach about them. She told ne to ask them how long would it be before I am re-assessed. I informed them of changes to health via my journal. They wrote back to say,…

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Hello, I just got a message in my UC Journal saying Council have confirmed my rent increase. The new rent amount for this year is £94.96 but UC have it as £94.06. Only 90p I know so man on UC helpline said do a change of circumstance in my journal. Was this correct as it won't be councils mistake it looks like a typing…

Hello there I have a 17 year old son who is a FT student in non advanced education. He currently works approx. 18 hours per week. During the summer holidays he is keen to work more and this will be more than 24 hours per week. Will my UC and Child Benefit be affected? TIA

I have been treated for severe depression for many years. Over the last year or so, I have been cutting down on my meds. One of those was a low dose anti-psychotic. Since stopping it, I have developed tardive dyskinesia, involuntary rolling of the tongue and lip smacking. I was wondering if anyone else has had this…

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Choices and Support on the Maternity Journey in the UK: Voices from Women with Cerebral Palsy The number of disabled women, including those with cerebral palsy (CP), experiencing pregnancy and motherhood globally is increasing. This could be attributed to equality legislation, medical advancements (including assistive…

hello I feel so horrid. I’ve been on benefits for years due to my mental health. I know I deserve help but everyone around me shoves me into the dirt. My “best friend” yesterday said “but you’re reliant upon the state, aren’t you?!”. It was the way he said it. Up on his pedestal. He reminded me of all the incredibly…

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I've had my decision And with the accessor made a while back And with the accessor made a while back this On this has still not being sorted out can someone please help me as I have heart condition where I had a heart attack and I also have unpredictable epilepsy And I faint more than other than ever than I have before…

Morning everyone. I'd like to arrange a Virtual Bingo game for next Wednesday 29rd at 2pm. How this will work is that I will send you a link to your virtual bingo card link. To access this, you just need to click on the link and then begin marking. The marking works by using your mouse by clicking on them, which will put…

Hello everyone, i am someone who is struggling with autoimmune illness (sytemic sclerosis), also diagnosed with fibromyalgia. There are days i almost feel normal again, then i tend to overdo, and there are most days when i struggle with pain, stiffness in my joints, brain fog and exhaustion. When i was diagnosed doctors…

Hi Everyone! I’m an Occupational Therapist passionate about supporting disabled people with functional intimacy. Intimacy is an essential activity of daily living, but the practical barriers aren't talked about enough. My goal is to change that by sharing advice on adaptive aids and accessible strategies so that everyone…

Hello all, I’ve been having visits from carers from adult social care providers for a month now. There are several different ladies who visit. One visit is for some sort of domestic services and twice my bathroom has been cleaned, however I closed the bathroom door after turning off the radiator in there and was horrified…

Hi our daughter is on uc with LCWRA. Her statement is still showing same rate as the previous month. When do the new April 2026 rates get paid to claimants as she only changed over in August last year so this is new to us.

I filled my pip form online completed on a Friday …message on Monday to say my online form has gone to the assessment team.. not sure how it works first time I have filled one in.

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What the what the problem is that I’ve self excluded myself from all gambling websites a couple of years ago. But since then I have been receiving text messages a couple of times a day everyday to click the link to casino’s and online slots. It’s even on my emails too. It’s really effecting my mental health issues which I…

Had a PIP review last week and I have printed off my statement of entitlement letter, They have given me the standard rate of living component but have increased the mobility component to enhanced. both awards are from and including the 14th November 2025. Does this mean they are going to backdate the award from November…

Hi, i am guardian to my 6 year old granddaughter, she is currently on the waiting list to be diagnosed for adhd. She has only just been accepted on the list for diagnosis and could take a year/18 months to happen. The reason i am here is to try and get some advice or help regarding my childs school. She struggles with…

hello and thanks for letting me join. our current situation is we private rent a 2 bed semi detached house with beds and bathroom upstairs in scotland. i suffer arthritis and badly worn discs in my back which cause me a lot of pain and restlessness. i also have adhd, copd and anxiety. i also have severe tinnitus and cannot…

Hi, I'm 53 my partner is 35. We've been together 9 years. We spoke about the age gap and the possibility of having children when we knew we were heading into a serious relationship. 2 years ago bought a house together. We were previously living mortgage free in my late husband's home. I have cerebral palsy spastic…

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Hi have filled in a coc form. I received a txt to say it had been received, then a txt to say it was with maximus assessors that was on the 2nd April, but nothing since should I be worried?

I have just submitted my Pip forms, I have been on pip since it began and dla before that. Anyway the last time I reapplied I didn’t have to have an assessment they just gave me my Pip. Does this mean I won’t have to have one again? I have spinal issues plus other conditions. All of which I’ve sent evidence of . Thanks for…

Hello, a few weeks ago I posted about how I was in despair after my Dad died. He was in hospital for five weeks, and we were never properly told what was wrong or how he should be treated, and because of miscommunication we were robbed of the chance to get him into a hospice, to make him comfortable and to have some time…