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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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Deprivation of capital?
Husband has lost his job and we now have to claim benefits. my question is, if we take money out his private pension and pay the mortgage off is this classed as deprivation of capital. Thanks for reading
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Son living in Spain NHS eligibility
Hi, my 24 year old son has moved to Spain, he,s in a civil partnership with his girlfriend who is a spanish resident and he has just been granted residency about 3 months ago. Can anyone advise about his continuing eligibility to NHS healthcare/eligibility for spanish healthcare. I,m worried he may lose the NHS and also…
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Migration to UC - In-year finalisation questions
Hi there, We are due to migrate over to UC in the next 4 ish weeks. I understand when we hit the submit button on the UC claim, it will end our Tax Credits claim on that day, and trigger an in- year finalisation process. Is this done quickly enough to be used for the calculation of transitional protection, if any is due,…
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How many hours should you tell the work coach you're doing?
Went in for my Universal Credit meeting. I need to sign in on May 11th to fill in my income and costs. I'm working 15hrs PAYE and then the rest self employed which I'm not sure on the amount of. So I said 30 as that was the tax credits amount he then said how about admin etc so I said ok 35 hrs. Would I have been better…
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Joint UC account, does partner keep claim if I take pension?
Hi, we’ve had a UC claim for years as a couple. I’ve been working self-employed and reporting my varying income and expenses, month by month. I turned 66 in January. Our payment includes components for Carer’s Allowance (to me), and Limited Capability to work (partner). It’s financially advantageous for me to claim the…
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Claimant commitment
My wife is on esa support group but when she eventually has to move to uc will she have to have a claiments commitment interview?
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Work Capability Assessment (LCWRA)
Hi, I had appointment with my GP on Monday to get a three month fit note to start the process of LCWRA as at the moment I am on LCW, but I need to get on to LCWRA as my mental health is bad and I also have new conditions (agoraphobia and social anxiety) which my GP has put them on my medical records and I just want Job…
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LHA rise
Hello, In my payment calculation for UC for the period March 22nd to April 21st my housing part of the payment hasn't gone up yet. I thought it was going up in April and so I would see the change this month? Do I need to wait until next month which is completely after April 1st? Thank you
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Changing address universal credit
Before anyone attacks me, let's not forget that loads of people claimed UC during the pandemic and found it's not an easy ride like some people thought, and that many people in work claim it. I have genuine personal reasons for claiming. I want to move to a new address but universal credit is illogical with it. Whilst a…
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Student loan figure on P60 doesn't match payslips
Just looking back at previous P60s and realised that the figure on my P60 for studen loan repayments is about £700 less than I actually paid. Why could this be? I haven't changed roles. Thank you
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Universal credit deduction
Hi all hoping some one can help please. My daughter started university full time in 2021 living away from home during term time but home for the holidays which I informed UC about on my Journal after getting advise from UC how to do it. Last month and now this month they have suddenly started making a deduction classing…
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What happens if you don't migrate to Universal Credit from Tax Credit?
Does anybody have any actual experience of what happens if you ignore your migration letter and 'do nothing' ? I'm asking for actual experience, not what people assume may happen. TIA
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Ineligible service charges and pension credit?
I understand some service charges are not covered under housing benefit, but is this still the case if you're in receipt of pension credit?
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Bereavement money for children that have lost a parent?
We was told that my brothers were entitled to a payment yearly after their dad got murdered. But i cant find anything that confirms this. They said it was to be claimed within 6 years, which it is 6 years in august 2024. Has anyone heard of this or can anyone help
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UC And Mortgage?
Hello to everybody on this board. I have recently had a relationship breakdown with ex partner and he has left me for good just picking things up now. I have applied for council reduction and UC as well. I have a question in regards to UC all utility bills are in my name. Child benefit is also in my name and I receive it.…
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How RSU affect UC
Hi, I have got some RSU vested (£50k) this month. After tax its roughly (£30k) and I sold some share (£6k) last month. In my payslip of this month, this RSU vest has been added as taxable income and the tax has been adjusted accordingly. The take home pay for this 'special' month is slightly higher than normal regular,…
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Universal credits increase
I see that Universal Creidts will increase from 10th. My accessment period is 12/14th and paid on 20th. Will I get the increase or partial or none this month?
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UC won't pay 53 weeks rent
So, I rent from a housing association and have been sent my rent increase letter and it states that in this financial year there are 53 weeks payable. UC have worked out my housing element for 52 weeks and when I contacted them they said "We calculate your housing entitlement by taking your weekly rent amount which we…
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PIP question
Morning. On Monday, I applied for PIP due to my mental health and my issues, but I am just wondering, will DWP get in touch with my GP to gather evidence of my medical information? as I have a doctors/GP appointment on Monday by phone, as I don't have a printer to put them with my form when it arrives. I am just worried,…
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ESA Reassessment
Hi there, I received a form from ESA to complete and send back by the 26th of December. I have been receiving ESA for around 7 years and am in the work related activity group. I think it is called a reassessment form? I sent it back in the middle of December but have not heard anything again from ESA. I was wondering what…