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PAs and carers

PIP seems to have been reduced after review, but we haven't had an award letter. Is this normal?

Luna51 334 views 28 replies 1 point Most recent by janer1967 June 22PIP, DLA and AA
Advice on Carer taking unpaid leave

Rifi7 63 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Rifi7 June 20Parents, carers and disabled parents
Lwara joint claim

gary071167 52 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by gary071167 June 11Universal Credit
How long is CA taking? My husband's PIP was reinstated but I'm still waiting

dawny63 71 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by dawny63 June 11Carer's allowance
LCWRA and carer help please really confused

amyflood245 66 views 9 replies 0 points Most recent by amyflood245 June 10Universal Credit
Which "wins"? Single-sex groups and opposite sex carer...

Danesfield 33 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by johnsmith187 June 9Disabled people
Careers allowance advice

plum92 72 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by wilko June 8Carer's allowance
HI, how can I change my driver for my carer on a Sunday with Motability as they are closed and it's

smallbc 51 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by smallbc June 7Motability, Blue Badges and disabled motoring
Can I claim Severe Disability Premium as I now live on my own? How would I go about claiming it?

sheZZa 56 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by sheZZa June 5What benefits am I entitled to?
Pip + Carer’s help

anxiousbird 126 views 11 replies 0 points Most recent by anxiousbird June 3PIP, DLA and AA
Hi, my name is Austinkel! Has anyone heard of a carers support grant?

Austinkel 33 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope June 2What benefits am I entitled to?
Hi, my name is Parveen! Grant funding for my grandson

Parveen 38 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by chiarieds May 30Finances and extra costs
Hi, my name is mamalou72! Can my daughter claim carers allowance?

mamalou72 37 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti May 29Parents, carers and disabled parents
Does claiming Carers Element affect pensions in any way?

ponies 47 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by calcotti May 27Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Would my daughter claiming carers element impact my UC, housing benefit, or council tax benefit?

randomfemale 54 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by chiarieds May 20Universal Credit
Hi, my name is tippycup200! Contribution charges for direct payments

tippycup200 69 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by tippycup200 May 19Disabled people
If my son were to apply for Carers Allowance, would my child element stop for him?

jaywat 47 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by jaywat May 17Universal Credit
Can I use my DP to pay for the cost of taking my PA with me on holiday?

cford 141 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope May 16Parents, carers and disabled parents
Carers allowance help

Cress 92 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope May 16Parents, carers and disabled parents
Do you have to sign-on at the Job Centre to claim Carer's Allowance?

shell12 63 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope May 14Carer's allowance
Hi, my name is dollydust! Trying to fill out the form for Carers Allowance

dollydust 27 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope May 12Carer's allowance
If someone with a carer is on ESA support group, enhanced premium, and PIP, will money be taken off?

ponies 101 views 7 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti May 8Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi, I'm Georgiana_Scope! I'm a student social worker and want to hear your views!

Georgiana_Scope 141 views 57 replies 0 points Most recent by Georgiana_Scope May 6Disabled people
I was unsuccessful with my PIP claim, but I'm disabled and care for my disabled child

saqi 186 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by Caz_Alumni May 2PIP, DLA and AA
Do you have to be related to the person you care for to claim Carers Element on Universal Credit?

ponies 87 views 24 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti May 1Universal Credit
Want to do a day less at work so my weekend isn't taken up caring for my mum. Will this stop my UC?

Nay99 51 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by Cher_Scope April 30Universal Credit
Unpaid carer

kano7481 71 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti April 26Universal Credit
My carers element has been backdated. How long does it take for them to authorise what they owe?

bahah 54 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by bahah April 26Universal Credit
decided to come off UC, but will it affect me receiving the carers allowance,

ladyredlips 71 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti April 24Carer's allowance
Hi, my name is BazT! I am my Disabled Wifes only Carer

BazT 40 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by BazT April 20Parents, carers and disabled parents

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