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esa - are we due back pay
hello my husband has claimed contributions based ESA from May 2014 to May 2015. Its now expired and as my wages will put us out of the bracket for income related esa we havent bothered claiming it. My hubbys assessment took 12 months to be done - from when he claimed in May 2014, his assessment wasnt carried out until a…
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personal independence payment, first time applying.
Hello!! I am hearing about personal independence payment for the first time, after a friend of a friend said that they get it (a long with other things I guess) and it pays for their living costs.. I suffer from severe dyslexia, anxiety (diagnosed with psychologist reports) and also autism (although I can function to an…
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Work Related Activity Group
Hi, My mother has been placed in the Work Related Activity Group on claiming ESA. However due to her illnesses and the fact she has received 30 points (9 points in mobilising unaided, 15 in Manual Dexterity and 6 in Conciousness during waking moments) and the fact it states in in her ATOS report that 'By reason of her…
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HMRC communication
I have received HMRC notice to say we have been overpaid for 14-15 even though we have not confirmed our self employed figures for 14-15 with them and don't need to until 31/1/16. I have given them an estimate based on initial accounts. It now dawns on me that I wrote to them in June/July last yeat advising that my…
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Assessment for Benefits
My mom finally had some sort of assessment for her ongoing claim for Esa. Unfortunately because health conditions have worsened they have now said it will be re arranged again. Waiting for a hour although could have rearranged at the start. Does these people realise what they put people through.
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declare income from ads revenues
Hi, Should i declare the revenues from my website ads revenue? Thank you
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Please help massive changes and never claimed before!
Hi, Hoping for some help. Split up with partner, have one child. Joint mortgage. I have moved out into a house share temporarily (I'm mum), my daughter is still at home with dad. We are still friends and nothing is nasty. However I need some help as I work 21 hours a week but on a low income. Can I claim any benefits? Also…
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my tax credit payments on a bank holiday
It is a bank holiday on monday and i have checked and it says that the payment will be made tomorrow insted so i checked my bank because for some reason i get payed half past ten the night before but it is not in i no a wait till tomorrow before worring but i carnt think of any teason why it would not have gone in
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Benefit question.
Hi, I have to go to a ESA wca very soon. My social phobia can get really bad in social situations and almost worse afterwards is the feelings of total humiliation and suicidal thoughts because I felt I have let myself down so much. Anyways at the moment my partner will come with me to assessment centre but we have more or…
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JSA ,mortgage help & PPI
Hi, Just joined and this is my 1st question. Basically, just been made redundant and started claiming Contrib JSA, runs out Jan '16. I have payment protection which starts paying out after 60days (90 days til recieve 1st payment) , therefore will only benefit 3 mths before JSA stops as this will be taken as income. I also…
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Couple of questions about Universal Credit
Hi, I'm on the ESA Support group and I've just found out that the JobCentre I'm under will be implementing Universal Credit from next February, so I'm trying to find as much about it as I possibly can. However, I wonder if anyone would be able to clarify a couple of questions I'd specifically like to know about this…
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Csa for two children to two mothers
Hi there I recently seperated from my partner and have a 20 month old baby with her. I watch him 4 days out of ten as she works shifts and days when she has nights out etc. I also have a 9 year old daughter I have over every 2nd weekend and I watch her after work every weds Thurs. I pay the babys mother 290 a month. I pay…
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niece living with me
Recently my 16 yr old niece was thrown out by her mum and stepdad and came to live with me. I have now found out we are in a limbo situation. I have no parental responsibility so can't claim anything for her and parents won't pay (they're on benefits). Niece is due to start 6th form next week but it's 30 miles away and we…
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benefits as at APRIL 2016
Hi I am trying to gauge how I am effected by the Summer Budget. Has anyone found a 2016/17 benefits calculator which looks at all benefits. I am 41, working 16 hours at minimum wage, couple, partner not working. We have two boys, 10 & 7. my partner is receiving DLA and Carers Allowance for my youngest. We have a two…
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Sick note runs out on the day I am a due a payment, will I still get that payment?
I am on ESA and I got a sick note that covers me from 6th July to 31st Aug 2015. I got a letter today reminding me that my sick note is about to run out and I have to submit a new one before 1st Sept. I have a doctors appointment for a new one but it isn't until 3rd Sept, it was the soonest I could get and my usual…
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tax credit 2016
Hello, Can anyone advise on the following. I made a recent successful claim for tax credits, and finally got the paperwork. It details the payment dates and amounts for this financial year. It also has this paragraph:- "Payments in 2016-2017....using the same income as 15/16, will be (amount) and paid on (starting date in…
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Doctors charged me for bus pass
Doctors charged me £10 for them to fill out my disabled bus pass form. I was surprised at this, feel its not very fair on people who are getting a benefit.
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pension credit advice please
Hi Just looking for some advice please I have tried searching the web but cannot find anything relevant. My mum currently lives with me but is coming up to retirement soon. She does not have any significant pensions. Would she be eligibility for pension credits or does the fact she lives with me and I work full time mean…
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Tax Credit Renewal - How long this year?
I renewed my tax credits online on 10 June 2015 and was given an 8 week turnaround. I still haven't heard anything! Does anyone know if this is the norm this year as last year I renewed online and it only took 8 days! Also what are they like on self employed checks this year? This years renewal related to my 2nd full year…
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Benefits for pensioners?
I am trying to see what benefits are available for my 2 parents both in their 80s living in their own home. My Dad is receiving treatment for cancer and they have never claimed any benefits in their lives. Just wondered where to start. I've heard about people getting attendance allowance/ carers for their spouse, also…