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Low back spasms, daily for 10+ yr, nothing on MRI or Xray

gingerweasley 18 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope January 27Undiagnosed and rare conditions
Extra help when condition is worse

Bridgetty 44 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by lisathomas50 January 27Finances and extra costs
Universal want a telephone interview to get me back to work but i claim PIP

happyfella 67 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by Adrian_Scope January 27Universal Credit
Lcwra

Krisseyfer71 107 views 11 replies 0 points Most recent by Adrian_Scope January 27Universal Credit
Just A Warning About Carers Allowance

anth22 67 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope January 27Carer's allowance
Is it possible to apply housing benefit and council tax now while my husband is off sick from work?

pinklouise 19 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by Adrian_Scope January 27What benefits am I entitled to?
How long to hear back after phone assessment about getting LCWRA element?

Feduplady 108 views 9 replies 0 points Most recent by Adrian_Scope January 27Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Do I open a bank account in my name to have my daughter's benefits paid into, as I'm her appointee?

cobbles 31 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by Adrian_Scope January 27Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Residential housing options for young adult with CP, Epilepsy and severe learning difficulties

Johan 34 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Johan January 27Cerebral Palsy
Question about ESA application and their access to medical records

ukheather 70 views 11 replies 0 points Most recent by ukheather January 26Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Self employment

Brownevo 18 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by Brownevo January 26Employment and careers
Lcwra entitlement

bigbazz2021 49 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope January 26Universal Credit
Right to buy and Council Tax exemption

dottydotty 39 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by dottydotty January 25Housing and independent living
My daughter is on housing benefit. How long could I stay there without affecting her benefits?

patwork1 31 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by patwork1 January 25Housing and independent living
Is it usual to be called to be told that a PIP Mandatory Reconsideration decision is being made?

lady1704 68 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by chiarieds January 25PIP, DLA and AA
Phone, Paper or Face to Face.

TeddyB22 123 views 11 replies 0 points Most recent by janer1967 January 25PIP, DLA and AA
Hi, I'm VICKIEconfused86! What does 'functional restriction' on PIP report mean?

VICKIEconfused86 131 views 10 replies 0 points Most recent by VICKIEconfused86 January 24PIP, DLA and AA
Decrease in savings

Darla 63 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Cher_Scope January 24Universal Credit
Help!! I'm self-employed, but don't pay NI. Am I entitled to ESA? How much could I get?

ClareB74 100 views 5 replies 1 point Most recent by cupcake88 January 23Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Waiting for ENT and scared

Welliboots93 39 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by wilko January 22Undiagnosed and rare conditions
Won PIP appeal - how far does it backdate?

eroofd 102 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by eroofd January 22PIP, DLA and AA
can I limit days I am available for work due to my health problems?

kezia42 51 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by janer1967 January 21Universal Credit
Temporary absence

hass 51 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by janer1967 January 21Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi, my name is biniend! I need some extra support. How can I refer myself for a needs assessment?

biniend 22 views 12 replies 0 points Most recent by lisathomas50 January 21Disabled people
Do you know of any reasons for long Upper Tribunal delays?

gentlegee1976 77 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by gentlegee1976 January 21Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Reviews

alisha22 114 views 9 replies 1 point Most recent by chiarieds January 20Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Has anyone managed to find someone outside the company who can service Closomat shower-toilets?

April 36 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by egshed January 20Disability aids and equipment
Backdating housing benefit

MarkH73 74 views 25 replies 0 points Most recent by MarkH73 January 20Universal Credit
Medical records

hello20 119 views 12 replies 0 points Most recent by hello20 January 19Universal Credit
Home Ownership

fieldsofnew 49 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by EricaMcD January 17Housing and independent living

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