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Universal Credit questions
I’m in my late 20s and considering claiming Universal Credit for the first time. I’ve never been employed, and on the whole rely on my parents to live. Until recently, I occasionally did work for my dad, but this is no longer the case. I’m registered as self-employed as I earn between 1 to 2 grand a year from a couple of…
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Universal credit
I get paid 4 weekly, only been getting universal credit a short period of time but this time they had made my payment nil as the assessment period includes my June and July wage. I know it's recently been at court regarding this and it was found to be unlawful. My question really is is there any way I can get them to pay…
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UC & SDP
I was reading this letter (linked below). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-letter-to-secretary-of-state-from-ssac/response-covid-19ssac-letter There is a paragraph that I wanted to query. “It has always been the case that claimants on legacy benefits can make a claim for Universal Credit (UC) if they…
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ESA stopped. No money
So, my boyfriend notified ESA of change of address over a year ago, he also notified them this was as he had moved home with me where he was living alone prior. Everything was fine. We had a baby, he is now 5 months old so I am on maternity leave getting SMP which is very low! My boyfriend received a letter last week…
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Moving to UC from WTC as lost job
Hello, my daughter ( and her son) live with me. She has been working but her fixed term contract expired yesterday and wasn't renewed due to COVID. She has been receiving WTC but I understand that her claim will stop as she is no longer working. I can see that there is a 4 week run-on after your claim for WTC ends - but…
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Universal credit sanction
My son has recently had to start claiming universal credit following losing his job. He last claimed this over 2 years ago. His first payment was due a week ago but he’s been sanctioned. Upon speaking to his work coach he’s been told it’s because he missed an appointment in May 2018. He missed the appointment because he…
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owning property and claiming UC
Currently on full Universal Credit (have two kids). Rather than buying a home (which is difficult in my area) I'm looking at collaborating with a relative to invest my 50k inheritance in property by buying two houses at £100k each and renting them out. The properties would be held in my name. Will the capital in those…
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Friend claiming child tax credits
Friends of mine are receiving child tax credits, but not working tax credits as their income is too high. The amount is about £40 per week and they are 57 and 56 years old. Only one of them are in employment. He is able to retire on a pension not dissimilar to his current salary and as he hates his job he is considering…
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Charity Grant impact Universal Credit
I am out of work because of Covid-19 and claiming universal credit. I have received a hardship grant from a charitable fund, will this affect my universal credit entitlement?
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Under-occupation and private tenants
If a private tenant over 35 had a two bedroom flat, would they only be paid the LHA rate for one bedroom if no exemptions applied?
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BEDROOM TAX
I am paying under occupancy ( bedroom tax ) for my box room which is only 6ft 3in X 5ft 7in. I have been paying approx £13 pw since the tax came into force. Does anyone know whether I can challenge this as it never has and cannot be used as a bedroom . Thanks in advance
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Could you get banned from driving if you receive PIP?
So you get accepted for pip due to mental health could they ban you from driving?
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WTC Renewal
Just wanted to double-check that I'm understanding things correctly regarding WTC renewals this year. As I understand things, most WTC claims are auto-renewing this year, and if you've just received a TC603R (and the later letter about the error), your form has the black line above where it says "Tax Credits - Annual…
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ESA - change of address
my brother Receives ESA. Not sure if he gets SDP or EDP. I know he gets an enhanced rate. Also receives PIP. He is thinking about moving to a smaller house as cannot manage where he lives now. He is worried that he will have to change to UC. Will he be able to remain on ESA if he reports a change of address? Thank you x
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PIP advice following a mandatory reconsideration
Hi, My daughter had her face to face assessment earlier this year. She had previously been awarded (following a tribunal) enhanced rate for daily living and standard for mobility. This assessment was for a renewal. She was turned down....she scored 6 points on daily living and 4 on mobility. I challenged this decision via…
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Possible council house. Boyfriend owns a property
So I am a single mum of 2 kids and been on the housing list for 10 years. 3 years at a band B. I’ve bid on a property and number 4 and may stand a good chance of getting it. I want to get this in my name as this is the security me and my children need. My boyfriend owns a house not near me so moving with him isn’t an…
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Savings and ESA
I get ESA and my savings are going to drop down BELOW £16k soon, do I have to inform the DWP of this when it happens? Until I am unable to manage I would rather somebody who really needs help to get it. Would I be breaking any law by not telling the DWP of this?
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Childcare allowance
How do we check the account set up by the government for childcare tax allowance
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JSA and deferred pension
I have been made redundant and need to sign up for JSA. I have a private pension which I do not want to claim yet, I’m 60 and if I start claiming now it will reduce my payments. Will the private pension reduce my JSA and do I need to declare it on the JSA application. Any advice gratefully received, I can not make head nor…
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ESA contribution based stopped
Hi. Please can somebody help me or advise me as I'm at the end of my tether. I was in the support group of ESA from 2015 till March 2019 upon the results off a face too face I was then put in wrag, ending on March 20th 2020 due to being on contribution based. I put a change of circumstances in as my conditions worsened and…