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sos pls i need help! backdated sdp now on uc
hhello I'm new & I'm in need of some advice if anyone knows I'dappreciateany help or advice etc ....so I was on job seekers but was getting the top ups but even though i started to recieve pip enhanced daily living fr9m 2014 i never got the sdp until 2023 i was then moved to uc & given the transitional protection payment…
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Just wanted to say hello
I wanted to say a big hello from the southwest of England. I’m happy to be part of your community. I’m also looking for a new role to be part of this project in a lived experience and frontline experience way as I have many years of experience working with vulnerable people seeking who are seeking support and advice. I am…
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Access To Work Support Cut - ADVICE?
ANY ADVICE WELCOME - I have no idea what to do, it seems like they are making up rules in order to cut people's support? I have a number of disabilities and conditions that qualify me for Access To Work support - and I have been awarded a Support Worker for the past two years as a freelancer. I just had my renewal…
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My Successful PIP Appeal – What I Learned & How I Prepared and how £20 helped me win!
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my PIP tribunal experience to help others who might be going through the same thing. I was initially awarded 0 points for both daily living and mobility, but after appealing, I was awarded Enhanced Daily Living and Standard Mobility for 5 years. The process was frustrating and exhausting, but…
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UC REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
Has anyone been given reasonable adjustments so that they can migrate to UC. Without going into detail I cannot use a computer and the only option is the phone but not sure if that comes with problems. Please let me know if anyone did a phone application with, or without RA's in place. Thank you
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Universal Credit Review - data protection breach!
Hi everyone, I know a lot of individuals are having or have had UC reviews where the DWP demand 4 months bank statements. Current laws state that the DWP can only look into financial accounts, bank statements, if there is a reasonable suspicion of fraud. When asked if you are being investigated for fraud, you are told no.…
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Taking DWP-UC and or their contractor to court for disability discrimination: your thoughts?
See my letter to DWP, (personal information removed) and let me know your thoughts on this matter? I don't want to be subjected to this traumatic loop of abuse on the phone. Has anyone else with mental health Autism, OCD, Panic disorder, severe Anxiety taken or considered taking this cause of action? I have no intentions…
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An extremely long wait for my WCA appointment
Hi, Does anyone know the average waiting time for a WCA? I submitted my WCA form on 4th February, 2024, and 14 months later, I am still waiting!! I constantly keep getting fobbed off with "you're in the queue." Surely it's not right to have to wait this long? I don't know how they don't feel embarrassed. As you can…
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Contesting the Assessors Report (pip review) prior to a decision being made
Hi all, new to the forum and in a complete state, could use some advice / reassurance / previous experience stories please….. I have Parkinson's Disease, Cervical Dystonia and Gastroparesis. I was on enhanced for both and had to send my forms for review last September. Since I sent in my original review form I have sent in…
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UC Sanctioned For Complaining
Hi, has anyone been sanctioned for submitting a complaint and a Subject Acess Request to UC? We've had deductions made monthly for a debt we have proven we dont owe so we followed Stage 1 and 2 of complaints procedure. At stage 2 we didnt get a final response and our SAR was ignored, (ICO pending) We involved our MP as we…
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Dancing with and against the DWP's tune
Essentially, 'Yeah, we're aware you're appealing us rejecting your eligibility for any level of disability benefits, but until the appeal tells us otherwise, we're essentially gonna pretend all's hunky-dory, not a state of limbo which doesn't even touch on your personal life...We don't have diary space for 2 weeks ahead…
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ESA Migration, denied extensions for serious MH crisis, where are the safeguards
Hello, I am sorry for the long post, In am terribly at expressing my thoughts into words. Background I'm reaching out for urgent assistance regarding my complex situation. I have several long-standing mental health conditions, including: - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - Social…
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Issue with pip backpay not disregarded
good evening, I hope someone maybe able to help lot advise me. I was awarded Pip enhanced rate mobility & daily living I also got LCWRA. I received back pay from pip of nearly £5k - I transferred £3k into my savings account. Today I heard from uc that I am over the threshold for uc/lcwra and this has been stopped. They…
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acepted for lwc but think i should be on lwcra ??
hi i recently been accpetd as lcw but i think its wrong decion i want to appeal how to explin to them why i think its wrong i suffer with severe anexity depresstion and agrophbia.
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Autism and universal credit
I am having trouble at the moment with my universal credit claim I have gone through my health assessment for my autism and they have got back to me saying I still have to do work related activity’s which I believe is incorrect as I can’t leave the house very often and have a lot of day to day struggles this is making my…
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Council tax
I recently migrated from support group ESA to UC. I just found out my council tax has increased from £32 to £130 per month. That's with 40% dis punt! This can't be right & it's a lot of money for me to pay on benefits. So, IR ESA wasn't counted for C/Tax but all of UC is. I understand this has happened to many people who…
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PIP not backdated as in reciept of DLA
I have just sent an email to the Minister for social security and disability. Email is as follows. I come to you as you are the Minister for social security and disability, I find it fruitless going around in circles when you can hopefully find the answers to the below directly. DWP - PIP state, if you are a new claimant,…
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I have repeatedly tried to phone PIP to inform them of a change of address.
I have repeatedly tried to phone PIP to inform them of a change of address. Every time I phone I either get cut off or they can’t hear me. I have tried different devices, just in case my phone was the issue, but I don’t have this issue when I phone anyone else. Why do PIP do this? Are they deliberately trying to antagonise…
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Hi, my name is teenybeen!
just phoned for an update..wass told a letter had gone out yesterday but she was so rude when i asked if she could tell me if i had been awarded im on the phone again now seeing why someone would be so horrible especially as im autistic and axious
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Change of circumstances- is this even legal???
Hi everyone, I’m not exactly sure where to start with this to be honest…but I’m not sure this is even legal?!? I have MS and have been in receipt of PIP for several years. Following my latest review this spring, I was awarded enhanced rate on both daily living and mobility for five years. I’ve also had breast cancer and am…
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Malicious neighbours reporting me
Good morning everyone, I’m going through a really stressful time as I’ve got a neighbour who is stalking me when I stay at my partners house. She has been caught bragging about having reported me. Calling me ‘a silly little b’ and ‘I won’t be so happy when I’ve got no money.’ So the insinuations are obvious. I don’t know…
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Hi, my name is keiran..
Hi, I just want to introduce myself. My name is Keiran and I am new to scope. After being off work for approximately 5 years due to suffering with a chronic condition, I believe mentally I will be able to improve my life if I refocus on getting back into full-time employment. Realistically, this would need to be remote due…
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UC housing cost claim review is damaging my mental health
Hi, I am going through UC claim housing cost review. DWP requested my ID, 3 months bank statements, latest council tax bill and signed tenancy agreement. I submitted everything apart from a signed tenancy agreement. I explained the reasons why I cannot provide it. I have no long term tenancy. I am on rolling periodic…
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DWP has no record of call?
I have been waiting for a date for a PIP tribunal for well over a year now. I have late diagnosed autism and anxiety. This morning I missed a call from the following number: 0800 023 2635. According to Money Helper this is the legit phone number for DWP. I then received an sms from DWP: "We tried to call you about your…
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Hi, my name is emmabee!
hi everyone! I’m new here and looking forward to meeting you all and supporting each other.
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Work capability assessment cancelled 3 hours before appointment
All week I have been anxious , not be able to sleep and making sure my notes are all done just for them to cancel for an it problems. I know it's not their fault but I really was looking forward for this to over .
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Hi, my name is David Power. looking for a No Win No Fee specialist personal injury claim solicitors
hello all. I’m in a battle with Universal Credit, ESA and DWP over the lack of financial support they are depriving me of eg £528 per month short fall which has now bankrupted me! I have a certified long term illness of depression with suicidal thoughts which is worsening due to DWP treatment of me. I want to sue DWP on…
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New Style ESA application timeline
Sharing my timeline in the hope that it helps others. 12/02/25 applied online. Same day I received a text message to confirm they had received my application and that they would be in contact within 14 days. They included a link to enable me to upload new Fit Notes. 21/02/25 I uploaded a new Fit Note using the online link…
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Issues with my work couch - Disability.
Dear Friends, My name is Maria, and I am reaching out for your help regarding an issue I am facing with my work coach. I am 66 years old, disabled woman, and was assessed as having enhanced disability with 12 points from PIP. I have multiple health issues, with several diagnoses from NHS doctors. When I completed the WCA…
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DWP disability cuts?
If the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) moves forward with cuts to disability benefits, the consequences will be catastrophic not just for individuals, but for our entire society. These benefits are not luxuries. They are essential lifelines that allow disabled people to live independently, afford basic necessities,…
