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UC Enhanced Review - Unreasonable verification process?
Hi everyone, My work coach said I was entitled to 28 days holiday so I made the mistake of thinking as long as I wasn't on holiday for more than 28 days it was okay. I was summoned to an enhanced review because I was out of the country for 2 days and have been asked to provide 6 months bank statements as well as given 5…
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Leaving work due to ill health, would I be eligible?
Hi! Not sure if this is the right discussion place but hoping some people can advise. II'mcurrently on long term sick due to burnout, mental health and energy limitations from my chronic health conditions. I think the job, which I started last year, has affected this as it's quite demanding and full time. I don't think…
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Help to Save scheme.
Dear all, I hope you are as well as can be today. I have just set up an account with Help to Save, the government scheme. I had not heard of it before and can't remember how I just came across it - oh yes, I was logged into my HMRC account. It didn't flag up, it was amongst some news bulletins or something. It seemed to…
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Tax free/funded hours childcare
am i entitled to funded hours for Nursey if I am being paid carers allowance
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Buying private pension and UC
Hi, everyone. I am expecting some inheritance and thinking to buy private pension with it as I don’t have property or much saving to support myself when I am older. Currently I am on UC due to my health. I wonder private pension would be considered as saving and might affect my UC. Any advice’s appreciated. Thank you.
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Inheritance and UC
Hi, everyone. I lost my husband and I found out he had private pension untouched (he passed before retirement age). I reported his death to them and I am waiting for them to contact for what happens next. I am living on UC due to my health condition and I am wondering what would happen to UC when I receive his pension…
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I can't cope with UC
I was on tax credits and then that stopped so I migrated. I have found it nothing but anxiety causing and am awaiting WCA - UC50 not looked at yet when my son asked them last week. they have me on work focused phone calls - my friend did most of the talking last time as I was distressed. They suggested a group - I get…
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Returned Motability car early but PIP payments reflect lower mobility rate
I returned my Motability car last month for several reasons and today I received my monthly PIP but when I calculated the amount; it was enhanced daily living plus standard mobility instead of enhanced mobility. To complicate matters, I got contacted recently about my PIP review and how someone will be in touch if I need…
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Will closing Pip claim stop ESA? At an all time low
will closing my pip claim stop ESA? I can’t take it anymore, they’ve accessed my medical records without permission. The MH worker has lied on my records. I’m suicidal over it all, I just can’t take it. I was due a phone reassessment yesterday that was cancelled by dwp at 15 minutes notice, they’ve rearranged a f2f miles…
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Hi, my name is Yvonne I need advise on ill health retirement. I am 45 years old...
I need advise on ill health retirement. I am 45 years old. My first application with UNUM health via my employer was declined. I now want to appeal with additional evidence. I delivered strong evidence already, but I feel if I don't supply new evidence, they will gaslight and undermine my health conditions and application…
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New tenancy
hi, I’m currently on a single claim. I have found a new property which tenancy starts 7th April, I will be moving in with my partner ( we are both on tenancy for new property) but will not be moving in until end of April as work needs to be done & I still have the rest of the month in my current property (live on my own…
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SDP back payment and the effect on care contributions
Hello My son has just received a large payment from DWP as a back payment relating to unpaid SDP. They have stated that the payment is disregarded in certain circumstances as is classed as ‘official error of £5000 or more’. I believe that this will be disregarded for housing and council tax benefit, but have mixed messages…
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UC (LCW) and Freelance Work
I have a severe chronic illness and am about to go through the UC50 process with Universal Credit to qualify for Limited Capacity to Work (if not LCWRA). However, I'm actually getting to a point where I would like to try doing an hour or two of paid freelance writing work a week. I definitely can't do more than that and…
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Utilising AI to respond to complex government requests.
I recently used DeepSeek R32 an AI application in order to respond to a dispute regarding UC and pensions. I found it very useful so I asked members here if it would be helpful in their own responses to what can be very complex and daunting requests from UC and probably most departments of government. To be clear, if this…
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Should I be getting PIP? Currently on UC (LCW).
Hello, I'd like some advice regarding PIP. Specifically: Am I eligible for PIP? Details of my symptoms are further below. If I do proceed, with the application forms that come in the post, are they discreet? Or will it be obvious to everyone what's in the envelope? It's been quite some time since my last doctor…
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Hi, my name is LivingMyBestLife!
Hi all, Heard today that I will be receiving PIP - will have to wait for the full details and first payment. Will be nice if it’s backdated and I get a bit of a starter bonus! I have a range of health challenges including arthritis and probable Parkinson’s It’s all been a lot to get used to especially in the last year and…
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Right to buy
Hi there, I need guidance, I am disabled and receive income related esa in support group and PIP. I have been offered my flat through right to buy scheme and live alone. My fiancé has offered to help with a large deposit gift. My question is will I lose esa benefit ? Would deposit gift be considered capital or disregarded…
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PIP MR (mandatory reconsideration) backpay
hi I put in for a MR on 25th January, was receiving standard from beginning of 2024 but submitted change of circumstance in sept 2024 and was awarded enhanced in Jan 2025, but for some reason they only awarded me from December rather than from when I submitted the change so I missed out on a substantial amount of backpay.…
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Joint bank account
Following a tricky week helping my elderly parent with a scam situation, she has asked me to be a joint account bank holder with her, so that i can support her and call bank etc. i have tried to find information on this and if her having a joint account will affect her benefits. I myself will continue with my own bank for…
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Disability Price Tag - Changing from DLA to PIP at 16 - For Parents and Carers
As we're focusing on the disability price tag of raising a disabled child this week, this post talks about the transition from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). I know this change can be quite overwhelming for many parents so I've created this post to hopefully make the process a…
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PIP ends before motability. How does this work?
hi, my PIP award ends on the 14th February 2027. My hand back date for my motability car is February 21st 2026. Although on the home page it says march 2026. I can apply for a new vehicle on the 21st November. However this will mean I have less that 12 months left on my PIP and the won’t even have initiated my PIP review.…
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Hi, my name is new1! Is anyone claiming Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit? What is it like?
hi, just wondering if anyone is claiming IIDB and what is the assignment process like. feeling nervous 😟
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Hi, my name is BaGinja75!
Just like to say a big thank you for setting up your site it's a big help & relief to know there's help & support out there to help + Advise All Of Us Who Needs This Sort Of Help & Guidance Many Thank I Look Forward To Engaging With You All
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Hi, my name is Yonner1314!
This is hard for me to say, but here it goes ; Halo 'S e Domhnall an t-ainm a th' orm Or in English Hello my name is Donald, I’m an originally a grumpy northerner. But have lived in the East Midlands for the last 13 years. Since I drew my first breath in 1983, it’s fair to say that my life has been like the Himalayan…
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Young people on UC LCWRA
I've just joined this site. I have hypermobile ehlers danloss syndrome, chrons disease, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, complex post traumatic stress disorder, autism, severe and treatment resistent depression and anxiety. I have more conditions but they're not as relevant to work or daily living. I'm just…
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Changes to PIP
hello everyone, I submitted my pip review on the 19th November 2024. I had them say in February that they have it. I am currently in receipt of the higher rate. With these awful changes announced by the government, will I still be entitled to what I currently receive? also, with these new changes coming, even if I don’t…
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CB ESA (old style) to NS ESA
Is everyone who is on CB ESA (old style) migrating to NS? I read that this is only for those who are claiming IR and CB ESA who are migrating to UC and NS ESA. I only receive old style CB ESA (support group), will I be moved to NS ESA?
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DLA to PIP stick or twist
I have an indefinite DLA award of high care/low mobility for a lifetime condition (epilepsy). My concern is that if I wait until the proposed measures happen before claiming PIP (assuming they do), then I may not qualify due to the 4 point rule. If I do qualify then maybe my current LCWRA award would also be cut under the…
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Carer's Allowance help required.
I suffer mental and physical health conditions, receiving the highest rate PIP daily living and mobility components. In June 2024 my (non-resident) carer realised that she would be eligible to apply for Carer's Allowance because she consistently puts in more than the 35 hours per week for the year or so she has been…
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ID problems moving to UC
Like many people I got the text telling me ESA was ending and I needed to have UC instead. When I filled on the forms for UC I selected the option to indicate I had no photo ID (such as passport, driving licence or anything listed as they 'need 1' of), and not many of the other documents listed. For example I don't have a…
