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Benefits question confusion - are Christmas Gifts income?
I've been looking this up and I've got, like, 5 different answers. I know they count as capital if they're large enough (they're not), but I wanted to know if they were income. The main answer I've been getting is "no", but I've heard a few people say it might do and one person say any bank transfer counts as unearned…
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Seeking Advice: Registering as a Sole Trader for My Online DJ Presence While on ESA Benefits
Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well! I wanted to share a bit about my current situation and ask for some advice. I've been growing my online DJ presence, sharing mixes and engaging with a small but steadily growing audience. I'm starting to think about monetising this, potentially through platforms like Patreon,…
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Hi, my name is zam12345!DWP wont give me another WCA after 3 years,any advice would be appreciated.
Hi all hope you're all well. I'm new here and need some advice I was working part time in 2019 and due to my mental health I had to leave but while I was working I was given a assessment for capability to work I was given the short one which does not pay extra but since then my health has worsened mentally and physically…
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Uc - council tax refund
Hi, I recieve universal credit and have savings over £6000. I got a council tax refund and presumed it was classed as a backpayment and reported it as such. Now I am being made aware this is not the case and I now have to go into the job centre and provide evidence. It says on my journal that wrong or incorrect information…
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Universal credit and payment protection
Recent migration to uc I have been awarded lcwra so this is replacing carers ellement this month, so I was expecting my transitional protection to be reduced bu the difference between the two elements (£217.88) I have just recieved my statement and they have reduced my payment protection by the full lcwra amount (£416.19)…
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Hi, my name is woman46! Saying i'm claiming care allowance when i'm not.
Hi need some advice I've had a journal message yesterday to say they are going to deduct money out my universal credit as I'm claiming carers allowance I've never claimed carers allowance or had any payments so rang carers allowance to find out there is a claim in my name they've reported it as fraud but just don't know…
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Hi, my name is denise16! in my 60s now, on UC and pip , my son who is in his 40s also on UC and pip
Hi, I'm in my 60s now, on UC and pip , my son who is in his 40s also on UC and pip has become homeless, I have room for him here , I don't have a problem with him coming here, but I need to know how moving him in will effect both out benefits so we can prepare for the changes, my disability is a physical one, but my son…
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Hi, my name is wrix12! being forced to work on pip if I need to claim UC
my Question has been answered by someone asking the same question as I needed help being forced to work on pip if I need to claim UC but I couldn’t see the answer the lady received
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Uc50
so with Christmas just around the corner I have been really struggling to gather any evidence to support my uc50 form, some things I just can’t get hold of as reports to support me from hospital have not been sent to my gp as of yet to try get a copie of I have no one to do me a letter of support I can’t get any…
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UC Payment Early?
Hello, I get my UC paid on the 29th of every month. The 29th is on a Sunday this month, and I’m just wondering if I would get the money paid on Friday 27th? I’m just wondering as I know some payments are paid early around the Christmas period. Thanks
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Changing to UC
Im really confused and upset i have to change over from esa to UC.iv never received severe disablity premium.and have been told i should look into getting back pay as iv never had for four years.once im on UC i aparently wont have a case.i only have till middle of feb to get my head around it.i have no support dont know…
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Hi, my name is galal! Family reunifications habitual residency
I am happy to join this community. I hope to find solutions for the problems I am facing. Regards Galal
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Hi, my name is nerrad46! Am I eligible for back pay on Universal Credit?
I've had multiple injuries over the last two and half years I've provided fit notes to UC , only just got the uc50 form now, side note was in hospital last year for 20 weeks with two broken legs, am I eligible for back date pay for the two years
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Uc
I am currently a carer for my mam but walking away on Friday as she is going into care home, my uc has been paid on the 17th, I can't work with stress, burnout from my carer ing, do I need to just update on journel, does my payment date stay the same as also get my disability payments housing benefit thanx
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UC WCA wait time
hi Had my WCA with the decision maker since 26 November and I’m still waiting for a decision. Is this normal? I’m so unwell and finding it so horrendous to still have to partake in UC claimant commitments every month when I’m so ill. Any idea how long it will take?
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sunday
Hi do you have to tell DWP if working on Sunday?? as it not classed working days right?? only Monday to be Friday yea??
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UC LWRCWA claim when to expect and is it backdated?
I claimed uc from 1st and my 1st sick note started on 1st Sept am till Jan 1st I have been awarded lwrcwa same as others from Dec 10 when do I get extra money and is it back dated
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Help on qualifying for UC
hey everyone, In a bit of a dilemma.., Right, I'll try to be short and straight to the point my current circumstances I worked most of my 20s,towards my late 20s I decided to go to university. I'm now finding it difficult to get a job, and I believe I am entitled to universal credit. I am fit and ready for work. my…
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Hi, my name is Lucy_912! DLA backdated do I tell uc and will elements change?
Hi my sons dla award has changed and been backdated do I tell uc and will the elements change ? Thank you
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Messed up UC
. I am appointee for my adult son who has ASD with moderate learning difficulties. He claims LCW universal credit and PIP, has a part time job. Last year he got some inheritance which I put into premium bonds for him £.5000. Then over time he saved more money taking it to £6000. Now I honestly thought £6000 was the savings…
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Savings
hi , I receive uc and pip. I have savings over £6000. I think I’ve been reporting wrong. For example my assessment period is from the 15-14 every month. I get paid uc on 22nd and pip on 3rd. I have been reporting savings on the 14th of each month. That only gives me 11 days with pip before reporting savings. Do I do it a…
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Universal Credit help
Hi, I am asking for some help for my daughter. She currently receives enhanced PIP for both care and mobility. She receives ESA every fortnight and UC every month. She has a 19 year old son at college part time and a 12 year old daughter. She receives £437 per month for universal credit. Her ESA is £282 per fortnight so…
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disability premium
Hello I get universal credit and lcwrc Today I get massage from universal cradit if my partner carrer on me (carrer element) my housing benfit and council tax reduction will be cancel disability premium can some one explain to me Because I'm confused??
