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Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy!
Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy! This board is here for help and support for those on or looking to claim benefits, not for judgement. Its ONLY focus is helping people with their money. It's here to help people find out what they are entitled to under the current system, and to…
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*USEFUL LINKS*
MoneySavingExpert insert: Huge thanks to Fran for compiling this list some time ago. The MSE article and forum links are up to date but links to other sites may be broken. Back to Fran's original post: ---- The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Benefits and Jobseeking. MSE Attendance…
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Early retirement due to ill-health
Hi all, Really need some advice. My wife is currently on long-term sick and it's looking like she will have to retire on the grounds of ill-health. My wife is 56 years old and has acute fibromyalgia which continues to get worse. My salary is £29,900 and the only income my wife will have is the low PIP mobility payment…
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Transitional Protection and Council Tax
When I migrated to Universal Credit the Council refused to include my TP in the Applicable Amount. This meant the TP was classed as spare income and I had to pay Council Tax even though my income hasn't changed. The TP is to protect my Severe Disability Premium I had on ESA. I disputed this with the Council and they said I…
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Universal credit, declaring savings changes and reward accounts like NatWest rewards. Do they count?
Hello. I am wondering if someone knows for sure about this - I have to report any changes / make sure things are up to date including savings. I have some reward accounts and wondered if they count towards the total. Chase and NatWest rewards. I keep seeing conflicting information that they may only count once turned to…
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Severe Sleep Apnea
Hello I have been recently diagnosed with this condition. Has anyone claimed PIP or anything else for it? How was the process? Thanks a lot
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Moved: Recovery from estate, how long?
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How long is the wait for a PIP tribunal hearing
Hello I have been waiting for over a year for a PIP tribunal hearing does anyone have ideas on how long this could take. Ive tried checking but it just says that's waiting for a court date. Due to not having up-to-date date evidence which the accept I have been declined and now have to go to court.
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Having trouble understanding how points work for me, can you explain and give examples?
So I have a panic disorder thats very extreme, a depressive disorder that isnt like normal depression, problems with suicide, trauma problems from unfortunate events recently which include being drugged, Asperger's autism, OCD problems, abuse issues that are really quite extreme and lots more mental health problems Then…
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UC Sanction Advice
Hello, I appreciate there are lots of posts on this issue, but I'm having trouble finding answers to my specific questions. I began my UC claim in May of this year. I received a sanction for missing a mandatory appointment. They are reducing my payments by £13.90 a day. They also say 'We'll also add 7 days because this is…
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PIP Reassessment Time Scales
Hello, I was awarded PIP from 2021 until 2027 review after 17th March 2026. Is this still a realistic time scale? If not how long should I leave it before contacting them because I know that with PIP it does stop if you haven't been reassessed or are going through the reassessment process. Thank You
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Council discretionary housing benefit
Do different councils have different rules re awarding discretionary top ups where the UC housing element doesn't cover all the rent payable? What are the criteria generally? Have any other departments any influence eg. Social services?
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UC renter UC lodger
Hello, just researching b4 I start looking for a lodger. I'm receiving UC and child dla. I know I can rent a room out to a lodger and the income is disregarded. What happens if the lodger is also on UC? Can I give them a letter from me stating agreement details as proof of rent? Will they be entitled to the rent element of…
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How far can I ask for the carers allowance to be back dated.
I am on a State Pension. I have Cared for my son through out my working carer and continue to support him now I am getting my state pension. We recently found out I could get carers benefit and he has successfully applied and I receive it. I was unaware I could apply all this time and the extra money helps as he still…
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ESA/UC and Transitional Protection (TP)
This discussion was created from comments split from: UC & LCWRA ISSUE.
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Eligibility for free NHS prescriptions when on UC with MIF - inconsistent application of the law?
I'm self-employed on UC with minimum income floor applied. During the assessment period in question, I earned around £300. The UC award was well over £1,000 as it included a child element and a housing element. During that same period I claimed a free NHS prescription. I'm now in dispute with the NHS Business Services…
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MSE NEWS: Aged 66+ with a health condition? Beware of paying to submit an Attendance Allowance claim
Many disabled or ill State Pensioners could be due £4,000+ a year in daily living help through Attendance Allowance. If you or someone you know is thinking of applying for the benefit, but you need help with the application, make sure you try a FREE service first. It comes as we've spotted some 'no win, no fee' firms…
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Finding Examples of Voluntary Payments for Tribunal Case
I am heading to a Council Tax Support and Reductions/Benefits tribunal case against my local council for wrongly calculating my income for years. They use the 20% taper scheme. They initially correctly told me that a family member paying my food bill didnt count as income as it's voluntary payments. Their scheme excludes…
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Universal Credit Managed Migration - I'm on the sick but they want me to work
I received the letter about legacy benefits ending and that I have to sign on to Universal Credit via managed migration a few weeks ago. I have been on Income Support and then ESA for the better part of 20 years (since 2005) because I've been on mental health medication, but in that time I have been volunteering at charity…
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When did I become liable for the High Income Child Benefit charge?
I've claimed child benefit for the last few years but previously my husband was the higher earner so paid the high income charge through self-assessment. Near the end of the 2024-25 tax year his income fell below mine (and below the £60k) threshold due to a new job. However, during that tax year he still earnt more than me…
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NS ESA - Adding UC claim
Back again! Some of you will be aware of my backstory, however for readers that aren't, the summary backstory is that I have/had too much capital to apply for UC, having been awarded SG as part of NS ESA last year. It was going to happen at some point, but I suspect the CRAs have got wind of my radical reduction in income.…
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Benefit advice for someone who came off due to inheritance/savings
I came off ESA support group (long term sickness) at an annoying time when they were about to transfer me to UC (created an account and everything) But I found out I was to receive some the inheritance money the month after, that would take me over saving limit so had no choice but to cancel my ESA and obviously the UC…
