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ESA or PIP
Hi, I asked a question relating to an operation on my leg, my physical disabily has led to a mental breakdown and highlighted my underlying mental problems. I want to go back to work, but I have also just been given the diagnosis of Dyspraxia with dyscalculia tenancies, and ADHD. Would I apply for PIP or ESA? I dont think…
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I would appreciate advice please- so upset and confused
Hello all, I am new to the forum area of this magical website. I am very keen to get some advice on my situation before I decide what I can do about it. I have only been receiving child tax benefits for one year (April 14- April 15). Last April we had a whopping £4000 given to us as 'backpay' and continued monthly payments…
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Can I claim benefits for after my operation?
Hi, this may be a little confusing I have a deformity of the leg which makes it difficult to walk and means I am in extreme pain constantly. Because of ATOS I am not entitled to anything, and I gave up the claim to be honest as it was making my depression worse, and with a child to care for I cant allow myself to have a…
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esa arrears payments
Hi i first applied for Esa on 21/08/2014. I was told i wasnt eligible for contribution based due to a shortfall of NI contributions in one of my tax years. They said they would still credit my NI. ( i wasnt eligible for income related either due to my wife working full time) in may this year my in laws paid my NI shortfall…
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Tax credit renewal online
Hi, I renewed my tax credits online yesterday morning, as I have a change of income for the coming year which is £26000 from £33000 last year. Does anyone know what difference this will make to my award and how long it takes to deal with the new award and receive the new payment? I know the paperwork takes up to 8 weeks,…
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Help Please - Stressed out Mum2B
Hi! Right so from the top. My self and husband are expecting our first child (due yesterday) and I am currently employed but only until 31st July 2015, as this is the date my contract ends with my employer. So i am currently recieiving SMP (but only until 31st July 2015) They are not renewing my contract so will be out of…
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Full-Time work to Part-time Study and Work
I am currently working full-time with an agency in a job I hate (I know, join the club:cool:). I want to do a Masters in Politics at a local university. I have read posts here and realise I would have to fund it entirely. I currently rent a flat at over £600p/m which I can afford with my current job. I am not eligible for…
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Welfare reform N.I.
While our politicians are disagreeing over welfare reform, I can't find much information about it. I want to be prepared for the possibility of having our tax credits taken away, I will probably have to find a job. OH earns £22k, but that could be less once the pension/salary sacrifice takes effect in his work. Does anyone…
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severe disability premium and a non dependent liveing with there grandma
Hi I'm looking for advice please for my mum whitch is elderly she currently recieves dla and sdp premium,if her other granddaughter was to move in with her would her sdp be stopped she is 73 years old and her grandaughter is 20. thankyou
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Tax credits help
I have had my final tax credits decision letter for 2014-2015 and I am not awarded anything for over payments of previous years,but my question is in the break down of figures they have given me there is one for (£91.79 is an adjustment to put your record right). Now does anyone know what in heck that is supposed to mean ?
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What should I be getting?
Hi all, I have recently been unfairly dismissed :mad: from my job of 2+ years, have appealed the decision and it seems as though the dispute may continue for some time, and as of the 17/06/2015 I am on 'Garden Leave', paid until 17/07/2015. I have been working for a number of years so paying into my NI contributions etc.…
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Advice for nephew
One of my nephews has serios bowel problems. Despite various operations he is not clear of them. He might be fine for say 6 months then he has a relapse which renders him impossible to work. About 3 months ago it has again recurred. Cannot work and is living on statory sick pay. Clearly he is building up debt and his last…
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Baby milk
Just wondering if mothers these days gets milk tokens?
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Claiming JSA while self-employed (but not earning)
Hi, I have been in full time work for the last few years. For the last year I ran a part time (self employed) business - while I was at work, in the evenings etc. However, the money coming in from this has pretty much dried up (around £25 per month). I'm wondering if I can claim JSA if this is the case? I have been paying…
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Child Tax Credits Help, Please?!
Hi, Firstly I am sorry if this kind of question has done the rounds but I seem to be trawling the internet and forums for answers, to no avail...so I hope someone can help or advise.... I renewed my tax credits online this month and the new award is a lot less than I expected (£150per month less!)... When I had my 2nd…
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Tax Credit Overpayment & ESA Backdated Payment
Hi, I'm hoping somebody would be able to help me. Sorry, but I'm new to forums. I have just been placed in the support group of ESA and was told that my new entitlement is £186 per week. This means I'm entitled to approximately £1,100 in backdated payment. When I called ESA to enquire about the backdated payment, I was…
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19 year old benefit letter.
Can anyone enlighten me please. My husband has received a letter saying he owes money for apparently overpaid child benefit back in 96.. What does the law say about this..how can he prove that he doesn't owe it and any way 19 years ago ?? Really ?? Mandy
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Better off on benefits?
Hello, I'm a fairly regular forum user but am posting under another account. I'm 22 and currently don't work due to mental health problems. I haven't worked for two years but have only recently started claiming benefits. My partner is 39. I receive: ESA: £347 every two weeks. PIP: £220 a month. Full housing benefit and…
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ATOS-suceeded in not having face to face...any ideas re: outcome?
Hi all. My partner had 3 very good supporting letters giving her illnesses in full & requesting that ATOS looked at her PIP claim on a 'paper based ' way-all her GP'S, support workers, psychiatrists, strongly advised that a face to face was NOT a good option for her health. The information sent was very detailed. Phoned…
