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Universal credit review
We are reviewing your Universal Credit claim to make sure your payments are correct. As part of the review, you will need to send us information to confirm your details. We will call you on Monday 30/06/2025, between 9:30am and 10am, to discuss the review and what happens next. If you want to rearrange this call, send us a…
Some Juicy Info
Hi everyone, sorry if I should have put this in another thread, but I wanted to get it to as many of you as pos… Ok here goes… my MP got this letter from Timms the other day. It's a bit repetitive folks but gives some actual info and I've spotted a few big flaws in their arguments ( (see if you can spot any more)… Points I…
Denied PIP from review.
Since 2001 I have been diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder & ADHD, amongst other difficult health problems that have left me with the inability to be part of the work place. As such, I firstly had DLA, which was eventually given as a lifetime award from the age of 12, not the tip top, it was middle rate care, low rate…
DWP phone appointment
Hi everyone, At the moment my heart is in my mouth. Tomorrow morning I have a phone appointment with DWP. I have already submitted my bank statements & a driver licence code(which I've never heard about before). I'll admit my finances are in a bit of a dire state, I'm disappointed with myself, as I've never let them get so…
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…
Confused over payments
Can anyone clarify what I should be expecting in payments please? I have been put on the support group for ESA (£140.55 pw) and also have LCWRA component of £423.27 pm. I just received my first statement on the new rates. I was expecting the £423 to be split over 2 payments, but for some reason my ESA was deducted - they…
DisabilityPlus Supporting Your PIP Applications with Specialist Reports
Why is a Mental Health Professional's Report Beneficial for Your PIP Claim? Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be a complex process. We understand that clearly communicating how your mental health condition, alongside any disabilities, affects your daily life and mobility is crucial for your application.…
Fit Note expiring on Sunday 01/06/25. JC+ booked me work appointment the day after 02/06/26
Hi all, As the title says - my first fit note expires this Sunday 01/06/25. JC+ booked me a worked focused interview appointment for Monday 02/06/26. Is this normal? It says I have until 22nd of June to provide the next fit note in another message regarding the expiry of the fit note. It's confusing. I suffer from OCDs,…
Can my Daughter claim UC while im on UC ESA for illness if so how can it affect us?
Good afternoon everyone, im new to this forum and it has been rated a great place for advice. I am currently Claiming PIP/UC for sickness and my wife is my Carer. After Christmas my daughter was finished from a agency due to it being a temp position. But instead of her claiming straight away she thought she had to depleat…

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