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New claim for tax credits
I am due to have my baby in February and will be entitled to tax credits once baby is born. I’ve requested the form but I’m confused as to what p60 I give? Does it go off my 15/16 or 16/17 p60? I will be starting my claim the day my child is born, which is going to be sooner than I expected as I’m having a planned c…
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Benefit entitlement after being out of UK for 12 weeks
My situation is that up until September I was claiming JSA and only receiving NI contributions (and nothing else) I then has an opportunity for a 6 week contract working in Vietnam after which I took a six week holiday in Vietnam with the hope of another six week contract of work, which ultimately did not happen, I then…
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Universal Credit
My nephew thirty has recently separated from his long term partner and has fallen onto hard times, lost his job and moved in with friends of his who between them earn about 60k. He has claimed UC from their address as a single person, they don't support him can he claim or will it be refused thanks in advance
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Carer on benefit
Hi I’m a carer for my mum and dad and am on income support and careers allowance. I don’t claim any other benefits such as housing benefit and have no savings. I’m in debt approx 6k as I had to give my job up 6 years ago to look after them. Today I have been given a cheque of 10k from an uncle, it’s a gift as he’s hated…
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relationship and benefits
i currently work part time and claim working tax, child tax and housing benefit. I'm in a new relationship. Boyfriend lives with his dad who has a disability so he claims carers allowances. Will our new relationship affect any of our benefits? He is unable to work because his dad needs him. I can't work more hours because…
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pip
Got turned down for pip 0 points, i have epilepsy 1 to 2 grand mal seizures a week ...the one question and answer that made me annoyed was the bathing one, i have a bath and the wife sits in the bathroom with me has i'v had seizures and nearly drowned in the past. So they said sit in an empty bath holding a shower head…
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ESA "Health and Work Conversation" Question.
Hi all, Quick question. I received a letter today saying I have to attend a "Health and Work Conversation" in January. Having never seen one of these before, I've had a Google and it seems that only new ESA claimants need to attend. Is this correct? Or does everyone have to attend one? I've been on ESA (and before that…
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Question regarding "change in circumstance" in ESA/UC
Hi all my son is on ESA SG and in thinking about changing his bank due to his current one being quite terrible, i was just wondering what exactly a "change in circumstance" is when it comes to triggering moves from ESA to UC. We dont really want to go through all that change, would rather just migrate over to UC naturally…
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DWP SMI Loan Conversion
Hello, Now that the DWP is rolling out the SMI assistance conversion to loans, I just have a question about the interest they will be applying. I've had no luck with Serco (speak to Money Advice Service), no luck with Money Advice Service (speak to DWP), and I'm still waiting to hear from the DWP. The loan will have 1.7%…
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ESA and going back to work?
What would happen if someone decided to take up a full-time job position whilst on ESA (support group) and then decided within 3 months that is was too much too soon - would all of their benifits be reinstated ESA (support group) and Severe Disability Premium and continue as before - or would they be called in to for a…
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Chistmas and New Year payments
https://www.gov.uk/how-to-have-your-benefits-paid All you need to know.
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PIP backdated appeal - Paper Hearing Waiting
I am not in my 25th week of a PIP appeal. two weeks ago the courts finally allowed the appeal to go ahead (late) and I sent back the form instructing them to go ahead with a paper hearing. I then received a stack load of papers from the DWP, including my original claim papers. The Courts received the same. So here's the…
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False Deductions from Universal Credit
Hi, I'm currently a recipient of Universal Credit and for the last 3 months have been getting a deduction of one third of the money. I chased it up and it was for magistrates court settlement, the problem is it isn't me, I used the reference and managed to get in touch with the court for the records, and its a different…
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Moving from DLA to PIP
Hi there, My daughter has just turned 16 and we have previously claimed DLA for her due to learning difficulties and suspected, but undiagnosed Autism. We got the letter to say that her DLA is coming to an end and we need to let them know if we intend to put in a claim for PIP by the 29th December. I gather they will send…
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Thrown off ESA onto Jobseekers
Hi, my father was thrown off ESA with immediate effect two weeks ago and told he must claim jobseekers (JS). Since then his GP of many years who is aghast at the decision, has given him a not fit for work certificate for one month while they appeal. My dad took this certificate to his first JS appointment and was told not…
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Advice: Severe Disability Premium
Hi Everyone I'm new to the site and looking for some advice on the above titled subject. I am in receipt of Higher rate ESA and enhanced PIP rates. I received a letter informing me I could be entitled to the Severe Disability Premium and completed this and returned it. Having not heard anything I contacted them today and…
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Help please! Panicing
I'm a single mum of a 5 year old & we moved into a Housing Executive house 8 weeks ago. I had separated from my partner but we have recently started dating & want to reconcile as I am also pregnant so we want to give things a go. I got a call from the Housing Executive yesterday saying a complaint had been made that I had…
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Tax credits and other income
Hi. My father recently passed away and I subsequently received a lump sum from his pension (c£6,000) - does this need to be declared as other income for tax credits? Also, I have moved money from my ISA into my current account to buy a car - because of large money movements do I need to declare any of this? I am so…
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EU national, JSA to UC migration
Hi everybody, this is my first post. I have been reading basically all threads in this subforum dating back to last year; yet I haven't found an answer to my question. Quick recap: - EU national, in UK for 15 years, but with an absence (see below) - Never claimed any benefits until late 2013, till I lost my job, then left…
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Smi
Hi, 1st Post so hope its in the right place :) I have just watched SO7E03 about Severely Mentally Impaired Council Tax Discount I am asking this on behalf of a good friend of mine. His sister who is sadly no longer with us had MS for 30 + years and lived alone with care coming in daily in a property that was shared…
