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Relationships

I'm getting married, and my partner will be moving in. I'm on ESA and PIP. Will my ESA stop?

cds234_456 188 views 27 comments 1 point Most recent by Sue_Scope May 20Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi, my name is Anthony x

ArtTeacher 37 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Jay_2022 May 16Start here and say hello!
Dating

ixeking1 60 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope May 15Dating, sex, and relationships
Dating with a disability

believe74 144 views 15 comments 5 points Most recent by Bernadettepoos May 15Dating, sex, and relationships
hi, I'm Bernadette, I can date someone with disability

Bernadettepoos 36 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Bernadettepoos May 15Start here and say hello!
Lcwra. Should we be receiving something extra?

Rajnis 114 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by poppy123456 May 1Universal Credit (UC)
Holidays over, back to school refusal.

Samlou 79 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Alicewillow April 26Children, parents, and families
Is it right that I won't get help from the government if I have money in a property?

claire19 112 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Sue_Scope April 11Benefits and financial support
Marriage and Effects on Benefits - UC, ESA

JoBloggs21 84 views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by calcotti April 10Benefits and financial support
Research: Inclusion and Diversity within the Bridal Industry

GraceAndVirtue 49 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by L_Volunteer April 6Research and opportunities to get involved in
concerned about benefits. What will happen when my wife retires?

happyfella 271 views 35 comments 0 points Most recent by calcotti April 5Benefits and financial support
Am I entitled to extra lcwra payments if my wife already gets them and we claim as a couple?

tales1979 138 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by poppy123456 March 30Universal Credit (UC)
ESA contribution based. Could this be affected by my partner becoming self employed?

Butterfliess 49 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Butterfliess March 26Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Binge Eating Relapse

Dylan246 52 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by ProudMumForever March 18Mental health and wellbeing
Being held and bodily pride: What touch deprivation does to the self-esteem of disabled people

Announcement Richard_Scope 1.3K views 43 comments 9 points Most recent by L_Volunteer March 15Dating, sex, and relationships
Couple on UC/one on LCWRA

littlemouse13 63 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Alex_Scope March 14Universal Credit (UC)
Undiagnosed & relationships with similar people

RacheleLeahSilvera 152 views 13 comments 3 points Most recent by klara_1137 March 13Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
My partner moved in with me, and I now get less money. I'm in arrears and behind on bills

susanswain78 80 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by susanswain78 March 10Benefits and financial support
My husband's disabled child wants to start living with us. Will this trigger a move to UC?

Itsmylife 56 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by L_Volunteer March 9Benefits and financial support

Brightness

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} @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .footer-row { display: block; } .footer-col { width: 100%; text-align: center; margin: 6px 0; } .footer-col:first-child { margin-top: 0; } .footer-col:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } .footer-col-copyRight, .footer-col-logo { justify-content: center; } .logo { margin: 0 auto; } } /*# sourceMappingURL=styles.css.map */ /** Footer CSS **/ .Footer { background-color: #340458; color: #fff; position: relative; /*margin-top: -50px;*/ } .corner-decoration.vertical { height: 122px; width: 12px; background-clip: border-box !important; } .corner-decoration.top-right { top: 0; transform: translateY(-50%); right: 0px; border-bottom-left-radius: 50px 100px; border-top-left-radius: 50px 100px; } .corner-decoration.turquoise { background: #14cac9; } .Footer__wrapper { padding: 50px 35px 0px; } h1.Footer__title { margin: 0 0 50px 0; } section.FContacts { display: flex; } .FContacts { padding-bottom: 22px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ae9bbc; } .FContacts__header, .FContacts__item { margin-bottom: 30px; 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