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ESA after a year
I have been on ESA in the Work related activities group for a year now. I received a letter to say that this would come to an end & to apply for income related ESA. I was advised at my interview with my benefits advisor to inform them my circumstances had worsened & ask for my grouping to be looked at again. I did this &…
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Is it sometimes impossible to avoid a Working Tax Credit overpayment ?
Example: Mr A was eligible to receive WTC from April 2013. Mr A starts receiving WTC payments every month from April 2013. Mr A finds a job in September 2013 and informs the tax office immediately. WTC amount is amended to reflect the increase in household income. Mr A completes the WTC renewal pack in 2014 declaring his…
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form ds1500
hi can anyone help me with the regulations behind form ds1500, my husband has incurable liver cancer and needs to apply for esa (contribution) and PIP and i was advised about this form, obviously if something is incurable it means it is terminal right?; but from what i could see he can only claim using this form if he will…
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tax credits error
Hi Im looking for a bit of advice. Its a bit long winded, sorry. I completed my tax credit renewal online in june. Recieved a payment few days later, but no paperwork.Finally managed to get round there system and speak to someone 6 weeks later. To be told letter was sent the day after i renewed. But when i confirmed my…
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Income Support and changes to my monthly ill-health Pension payments
Hi all I was recently awarded Income Support from the 9th August 2014, receiving a lump sum payment to cover the first 4 weeks to 5th September - fortnightly payments started 19th September. When I applied for Income Support I had to enter my NET monthly occupational Pension payment, the latest of which at the time was…
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PIP Backpayment
Hi all I received a back payment for PIP in August for £2k approx. Does this count as savings for Income Support purposes ? Many Thanks Regards
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Late ESA payment - Lost medical certificate?
Hi, The last doctors certificate which I sent to Jobcentre + seems to have gone astray (I sent it almost 2 weeks ago) which means my ESA payments have stopped (first missed payment was on Monday this week). I have called and spoken to Jobcentre + and they have told me to keep calling back on the off chance it has arrived…
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Am I entitled to LHA?
I've previously entered my details into a benefits checker and it informed my the only benefits help I am entitled to is WTC, however I have spoken to a couple of people who have mentioned that I should be able to qualify for LHA. (I have telephone related anxiety and would like to get myself "sorted" before I make the…
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National Insurance - not paid
I have a friend (it's not me!) who hasn't paid National Insurance contributions for several years. I have mentioned this is not a good idea a few times and they are now going to do something about it, I think. They worked for about 5 years post-uni but were made redundant, were stressed about signing on, and have lived on…
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ESA - What should I ask my doctor to write in her letter?
Hiya, I've been claiming ESA and it has come to the point that I am appealing to HMCTS. I'm claiming for anxiety due to a facial injury and have been taking anxiety medicine and am waiting for therapy (long waiting lists here). I want to get a letter of support from my GP to boost my chances of being accepted for the full…
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Can I be forced to pay top up funds for care home ?
Well I know in theory I cant - as I simply cannot afford to pay ! My parents are in a nursing home, all was settled and agreed - they have now reached the point where they are under the threshold so the County Council have started paying some of the fees. Back in February my Dad had a fall, fractured his hip, then went…
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Returning to work and ESA
Hi there, can someone please advise on contribution based ESA and returning to work? My friend has been off sick with clinical depression for over 10 years. After years of treatment he has tried to go back to work. His psychologist didn't think it would work but encouraged him to give it a go which he did. He tried…
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Housing Benefit query
Hi again, I asked a few weeks ago about the process of changing address regards benefits. So I've been offered a wheel-chair accessible 1 bedroom flat, which I will sign for and get the keys on 30th. Because I'm moving to a different region I'll have to apply to them for housing benefit/council tax rebate. My concern is as…
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i live with a partner who is constantly up and down
i now beleive this is depression. i have stayed inthe relationship as i believe in making things work particualrly if you have children. he says he does not know why goes into moods. my friend says this is depression. obviously i have been trying to hold the fort together for years but wonder if he can get any financial…
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DLA child claim help - never had benefits before
I hope someone can help. I've worked 30 years always paying higher rate tax. I took redundancy earlier this year to be self employed and spend more time with my kids in their exam years. They are 18 and 15. My younger son is suffering from anxiety and depression and has suicidal thoughts. He is under a psychiatrist and…
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housing benefit and tax credits question....please help!!
hi im in a situation where I am having to drop hours at work from 24 hours down to 18hours a week and have a few questuons with regards to tax credits and housing benefit. Firstly my partner cannot work he receives dla,war pension etc when I complete a benefit calculator is states we would still be eligible for working tax…
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PPI repayment and Tax Credits
My OH and I are in receipt of tax credits. Yesterday I received a cheque for repayment of mis-sold PPI - do I have to notify the tax credits office about this? Many thanks in advance!
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Back payments and savings rule?
I recently was awarded my sons dla and child tax credits will go up accordingly, The dla back payment is just short of £2000 and I expect the tax credits to be the same. I already had £3000 in the bank and the tax credit payment will put me over the £6000 limit. Do they count the back payment? The advisor in the job centre…
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Benefits advice is impossible to get anymore!!!! jsa joint claim help desperately nee
I desperately need some benefits advice and no one seems to be able to help. I was told by the receptionist at my local cab office I would have to make an appointment just to ask a question, And would have to wait at least 2 weeks for said appointment. I tried various helplines to find most of them no longer working, or no…
