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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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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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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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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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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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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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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,…
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Hi, my name is concernedman! Huge waiting times on phone to speak with ESA
Huge waiting times on phone to speak with ESA and no answers. March call waiting times of 52 mins and 30 mins - no answers April - longest was 65 mins waiting with no answer May - various calls - no answers June a few shorter calls - no answers Today 25/06 1hr 42 mins on hold and no answer Trying to inform them about a…
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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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Hi, my name is craigyboy!
Hi all just trying to get hold of esa been on the phone 90 mins now. Just reading about the lady getting the migration letter to move over. You will wait 6 weeks to get any payment and they will deduct any payment you recieve from esa from the moment you put in your claim even though esa is paid in arrears like all…
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Pip and there point system
Hello there all I just wanted some help if possible I was awarded pip for Daly living and mobility at full on the 1st from but then I was reduced by 2 points in my diary living that took me down to 10 points instead because my physiotherapist had stopped but I try to explain that it was not just stop it was because it was…
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pip ignored my report on how i am affected by health conditions
2.1.2024 phone assessment whereby i did not agree with pip findings. I tried to present my case but nothing was to change outcome even after getting lots of tips advice from experts. HP lied in stating i was engaging well and we had good rapport. OBSERVING should not be used as a description where i was not seen.
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No payment for 7 years
My husband has had to deal with our adult sons’s benefits with no knowledge of the processes for the last 7 years as my mental health issues meant that I could no longer do so. I’ve now had the help I needed to get back on track and started getting reacquainted with my son’s benefits again. I noticed on his UC that there…
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Access To Work - Current Claim Timescales What's Happening?
Afternoon all, Happy working man here, but with limited vision so I'm gratefully able to claim access to work to get into the office once or twice a week to meet with colleagues. However, of late, say the past four months, the timescales for claims is greater than the submission intervals & seems to be growing. For…
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AWARDED SDP BUT NOT BEEN BACKDATED 6 YEARS OF ARREARS
Could somebody PLEASE help me: I Was awarded DLA and Income support around 2009 then migrated over to ESA(ir) around 2014 Then December 2018 i received my first PIP form to move from DLA to PIP. I was awarded standard daily living and standard mobility for 4 years. Then DEC 2021 i received my PIP review and was awarded…
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PIP
I applied for PIP on 02/02/21 and my application was refused. I then asked for Mandatory reconsideration and it was then refused. I then appealed to the FTT and my appeal was refused. I then appealed to the UT and it was the refused. The UT Said I don't satisfied their rules for reconsideration of a decision. They said I…
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ESA assessment- Are they trying to trick me?
I hope it’s ok to share this here. I’m feeling so frustrated and upset after a call from the ESA health assessment people. I’m wondering if the two calls I’ve just had from them are trying to trick me or are genuine so would be good to know if anyone else has had similar experiences and what they have done about it. Am I…
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Pip assessment
Hi just had my pip phone assessment my friend who supports me was with me, he thinks the person was trying to get me to say stuff contrary to my true circumstances,do maximus record them even without requesting it.
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Hi, my name is mandyrose1! I needed a letter of proof of ESA entitlement. I am preparing a case ...
I needed a letter of proof of ESA entitlement. I am preparing a case against my housing association for 4 years of repairs and maintenance. my solicitor needs this letter with my PIP letter. I have filled an online form several times months and months ago. I’m calling DWP every day different times and holingbon automated…
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Overpayment trouble DWP ignoring the issue for 2 months
We finally managed to sort out the ESA/UC crossover for my relative with a delay in receiving UC at first only half was paid, they left off the LCWRA component. Work coach fixed the issue, but there was an overlap in his payment of ESA. He was told it would be taken back in installments. Arranged with work coach £10. Not…
