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Benifits and inheritance
I have just been informed that I am to recieve an inheritance from a deceased friend (approx £25000). I am currently on UC which has an ESA element too (new style ESA) and also my housing benifit is covered. I have about £5k in credit cards payments to clear when it comes through, but still leaves me above the £16000…
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Benefit Cheats & genuine people who are chronically unwell.
Hi, I would just like to post a discussion on here to address the issue that I have with one of the annoying TV morning shows on TV Jeremy Vine on channel 5. I was watching it yesterday on YouTube and they were talking about benefit cheats now I don't know about you but it really hacks me off when people like that panelist…
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Bank statements DWP
I have been asked to upload my bank statements but I just a bit worried has I sell my old stuff on eBay and Vinted. It stuff I brought years ago for myself or stuff my friends and family have given me but nearly all of it was brought or given before I was on universal credit but I selling now because I do not want it and…
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Disability and Accessibility in the Tribunal- Birkbeck Social Sciences Festival
Hi everyone! We are also holding the event below that might be of interest to some of you. I will be talking about my Diverse Disabilities research project and we will be joined by David Chrimes, District tribunal Judge to discuss his experiences of being a disabled legal professional as well as hearing PIP disability…
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Knee replacement issue - can I blaim disability or funding?
hi, I had a knee replacement just over 2 years and 3 months ago…I knew there was something wrong on day one…passed from consultant to consultant…struggle to walk with a brace and a stick very slowly, have had continuous pain and swelling all of the time and am now waiting for a revision operation to rectify issues. That…
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reply off my mp
i got a letter off blackburns darwens mp adnan houssain today. in regards to post where i was asked to email my mp. sounded very positive from what i understood off it about pip assessmemts
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Uc50 lcwra
HHi I have been rewarded uc50 lcwra i have received my letter but unsure on when my first payment will be in have only received my letter saying I have been rewarded uc50 lcwra
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Uc50 lcwra
Hi I have been awarded uc50 i was claming uc but now uc50 lcwra does anybody know when your first payment starts
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Transitional Protection
The benefits increase won’t affect or make anyone better off if you’re receiving the transitional protection payment. It’s a load of ****!!!
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Pip help
Hi . So i put a claim in for pip . Im diagnosed c-ptsd and endometriosis. Im currently on week 8 of having the text "a health professional is looking at your claim " so my question is im starting to really worry now about the assessment my psychiatrist said this ( has a history of severe, prolonged trauma. This has…
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Uc carers element
Does anyone know what this letter means please? I asked for carers element to be back dated 3 month from jan when we reported it but the date on the lettes is the date i got awarded pip. Im confused lol
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An update on my UC review
Hi,everyone After some months, my UC review is complete and my payments are staying as they are with no change, full LCWRA. My auntie and uncle forgot to keep me in the loop, so my payments ended up getting suspended. I reached out to them and got my payments restored. They had a phone interview and i sent in statements to…
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Claim review
Ive been receiving lcwra since August 2025 and I've now been told that they're doing a claim review to make sure I'm getting the right payments. I've already sent 4 months worth of bank statements which they asked for and I now have a phone call booked for next week which says will take 60 minutes and that I need to…
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How do I attach evidence/ additional sheets to my PIP review form?
Hi, I am completing my PIP review form and have typed all of my responses. I am going to print this off along with my evidence but l'm a bit confused how or where I should attach it. Sorry if I don't make sense, I'm stressed and autistic so likely overthinking this. I have typed all of my responses and will print them…
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Carers allowance
Hello so I was employed as a Xmas temp and each monthly pay I didn’t exceed the limit of 196 so was still entitled to carers allowance but in December being busy period I went over the limit , so I did the right thing and let carers know and they have suspended my claim. But I’m sadly having to leave in January due to the…
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Looking for a list of examples for PIP aids and appliances
Hi, I am trying to complete my PIP review form but due to my autism/adhd, poor mental health and just the fact that it was created by the devil, I am struggling to write or think clearly. I have tried looking online but I am struggling to find what I’m looking for. I am not sure exactly what is classed as an aid or…
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New claim Carers claim
looking for a little advice regarding carers allowance. This is for a carers claim being made on my behalf. My suster has made a claim for myself for carers Allowance on 21st July 2025 to start from the 14th July 2025. which is still outstanding and awaiting payment. I also have received the letter confirmation a claim has…
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2 child cap to be scrapped?
I think most people who know me know my view already but I'm interested in everyone else's?? What are your thoughts on the proposal to scrap the 2 child cap on benefits??
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1st pip review
Good afternoon all. A few months ago I was told my pip was coming to an end after 3 years and was sent a form to fill out. I did and sent it back. Today I've just received a text message saying my review is complete and they have sent me a letter. Does anyone else have information on whether I have been successful or not…
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Help with PIP review form structure/format
PIP review form structure help Hello, Apologies in advance, I am autistic and panicking having realised I have likely messed up the form and I am running out of time. I am struggling to find the words to explain my situation. And I cannot find anything online, or anywhere locally that can help me. I have been typing out my…
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New style esa, uc and private pension
I currently receive uc, lcwra and pip. I am off work sick and employment due to come to an end. Early ill health retirement has been applied for, although I said I wasn't sure if I wanted it. I will apply for new style esa and I am aware that anything over £85 per week pension there is a reduction applied accordingly.…
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LCWRA
Hello, im after advice or a better understanding. I put in a fit note 28th may 2025, I have maintained fit notes continuously. I had my LCWRA assesment on 30th October 2025. I got rewarded LCWRA 13th november 2025. I have got a letter saying I am owed one month's pay £420. For September/October. My assesment periods are…
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Looking for advice on a complex housing issue
Hi, I would appreciate any information or advice anyone can give me regarding the issue I am currently having. It's a little bit complex so I will try and be as clear as possible, as I'd just like to understand my rights a little bit more and where I stand concerning this issue that has had a huge impact on me. I have…
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Hi, my name is finlayh00! Would we be eligible for UC if we have shared ownership of a house?
Hello, so I'm just enquiring my partner inherented his house a few years ago shared between 3 others, we have recently moved into a rented property due to the condition mould damp and basically falling apart, his 2 brothers currently live on the property both addicts and mental health, I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant so…
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Housing Benefits...
Hello, i hope you all are well. I would like to ask few questions before i start processing into it. At the moment i live with shared house with someone, i have disabilities, i'm on UC with LCWRA support. ive been bidding for council homes for over 3 years now and have heard nothing from them, i dont know if im doing it…
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Volunteering
I am potentially wanting to try volunteering one day a week for a couple of hours at a local charity to help my mental health and build some confidence. I am on UC plus the basic PIP daily living and in the LCFW group due to my ongoing mental health problems. Do I need to let them know? I have not even started yet and have…
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Dancing with and against the DWP's tune
Essentially, 'Yeah, we're aware you're appealing us rejecting your eligibility for any level of disability benefits, but until the appeal tells us otherwise, we're essentially gonna pretend all's hunky-dory, not a state of limbo which doesn't even touch on your personal life...We don't have diary space for 2 weeks ahead…
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How to navigate LCWRA reviews?
For context, I'm currently in receipt of PIP and UC. I'm autistic, ADHD, epileptic and asthmatic as well as having physical injuries that make it a little more difficult for me to get around. I can still walk without an aide, but not for very long. Heavy lifting can also be an issue. The issues aren't with my arms, they're…
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Proposed Insurance Benefit
I looked at my phone first thing this morning and there was a piece about CB-ESA (along with CB-JSA) being abolished in favour of an Insurance Benefit to run for 6 months. After which claimants who are not entitled to UC are left with nothing, expect PIP and whatever they have in the bank. OK, it was one of the DOT.LIVE…
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Disability premiums
Hi I am new here. Recently I got a backdated refund from PIP. For 2018-2020. I was in standard daily living group but SHOULD have been in enhanced. I then realised that I should have had enhanced disability premiums added onto my other benefits back then. I contacted working tax credits and they amended my previous claim…
