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Benefits/Student/PIP
Hello, I am a Masters student, trying to rebuild my life after having taken several years to rest and recover with ill health. I was assessed as having limited capacity for work recently, and in receipt of PIP for the last couple years. I also claim UC. My PIP was reviewed and I just got the news that they are stopping my…
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Terrified mum seeking info
Hi everyone, I hope you can help me seen as DWP have been incredibly unhelpful. My son has a place at University starting next month. It is a full time course (he got in through clearing after trying his very best at his A'levels). In truth, I never expected him to go to Uni but I have always encouraged him to push himself…
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How does going to university affect your benefits?
I just wondered if anyone had any insight on how going back to university would impact me financially when I have been claiming UC and LWCRA? I am looking to do a masters degree January 2025 and waiting to see if I have been accepted on the course. I’ve rang student finance and what they told me doesn’t align with what’s…
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reasonable adjustments which were not accommodated
Hello I have a situation with my university to which I asked for reasonable adjustments which were not accommodated to this meant I could not submit my work and they withdrew me from my course this is the second time they have done this. What can I do?please help
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Part time study
Hi everyone, I’m looking to start a part-time Master’s with flexible study. I currently receive PIP and ESA (support group), and I’ve been told that the Master’s loan isn’t split into tuition and maintenance but will be spread across 2 years. Does anyone know if starting this kind of study could affect my benefits or…
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UC, LCWRA, HOUSING and returning to studies
Hi everyone! sorry if this is the wrong spot to post this, im just looking for some advice regarding going back to university and UC. Bit of back story - I've been claiming UC & awarded LCWRA for approx 2 years for mental health reasons and prior to this I was a full time University Student but studies came to an end in…
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Hi, my name is TheWizard! I hope you are all well! I have come here looking for advice...
Hello, I hope you are all well! I have come here looking for advice, I am currently signed off work for Complex PTSD, dissociative disorder, anxiety and ASD. I would like to start trying to rebuild my life through education and learning but am unsure of how easy the government will make this for me. I am receiving LCWRA…
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University and LCWRA/UC
hi everyone :) I'm hoping for a bit of advice if possible, I'm sorry if this is insanely long! I'm currently on LCWRA/UC for mental health struggles and rent alone, prior to receiving lcwra I was a student at university but I had to drop out in my first year due to my mental health which ultimately effected my physical…
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University of Birmingham - Sibling Sleep Study
Do you live in the UK or Ireland and interested in taking part in a new sibling sleep study? The University of Birmingham is conducting an at-home sleep assessment for children with an intellectual disability and their same-household siblings. Children aged 4-15 with an intellectual disability and health needs, along with…
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Lcwra education UC
My young adult son has disabilities Autism and related difficulties. He claims UC whilst on his full time course and in his final year. He has been awarded 'limited capability for work' before he started his course. 3 and a half years later we havent been asked for a review. Not sure even the work coach is aware. As never…
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Disabled Adult Full-Time Education
Hi Wonderful Community, I have a quick question…What benefits would I lose, and which ones would I keep if I plan to take a full-time course as a disabled adult? Will I be eligible for any discounts? Thank you!
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LCWRA/PIP for uni students
Hi can I check please . My daughter receives Pip and got awarded LCWRA a month before she started her uni course . Her maintenance grant included a special support element worth £4327. Whilst I understand a maintenance loan is for living and so is universal credit , as she hadn’t initially let them know they are saying…
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Starting an Access Course with the Open University
I’m starting an access course with the open uni online which doesn’t lead to any formal qualification, it’s just like a tester course for what a degree with the open uni would be like. It says most students study for 8-10 hours per week. I get LCWRA and I get PIP so I know it’s not an issue me being in part time education…
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Course advice
Hi, I currently receive UC as a LCWCA due to mobility, although I kept them up to date when I ended up in hospital due to another medical condition that I didn't claim for (it was unknown to me until I ended up in the hospital) currently I find myself thinking about doing some free courses online, just random ones to see…
