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UC - Single person - Carers element question
Just a quick question. In a UC claim for a single person is the carers element still awarded? This is a claim with Limited capability for work and work-related activity awarded. Thanks.
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Universal credit
Been temping for a few mths and sometimes earn more money than others. Only had 11 quid uc last month. This month my assessment period ended before i got my monthly pay as i get paid last friday of every month. so my uc is maximum. Straight away i get my statement and they demand a phonecall interview. Next month 2 mths…
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ESA Support Group
Hi can anyone advise me please. I get full Pip and ESA. I am in the support group contributions based as well as income based with no end date, so ongoing as my condition will never improve, just get worse over time. My question is, I am getting married next week and my future husband will obviously move in with me. Will…
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PIP
Hi all First post will try and keep it short! In 2014 I claimed PIP and got maximum points for both components. (I have MS). About 18 months later I had a F2F review and scored zero for both components. I appealed and got awarded minimum for everyday living. Zero for mobility. My latest award letter lasts for about 4…
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Claiming after redundancy
Having been made compulsory redundant this week, I’ve been fortunate in receiving a package over the £30k tax threshold & paid tax accordingly. I’ve been told I can claim JSA & my National Insurance paid, As I’m looking for my new Job. is this correct?
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Self employed expenses
Hi been on universal credit for 3 years a joint claim with my partner who is a self employed taxi driver. we submit earnings and expenses every month but they are now saying we can’t put down car insurance or car loan as an expense.They just say read the guidance which we have and there’s nothing about taxi drivers it’s…
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what am I entitled to
Hello I have a partner who works and four children aged 14 to 18, one 18yr old not receiving child benefit for anymore now. I have been awarded JSA but wondered if I am entitled to anything else my partner earns Net 1800 a month . Also how many hours can I work before anything is affected. I am new to this as I have worked…
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Sure Start Maternity Grant - Decision
Hi forum, My baby was born on 27th December 2020. https://www.gov.uk/sure-start-maternity-grant I filled out the Sure Start Maternity Grant form on 17th June and posted it that same day too. I haven’t been successful which I do not think is fair or right. I received a text message on 23rd June confirming they have got it…
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Council Tax Reduction - Help With Application
I'm hoping the knowledgeable people here can help. Apologies for the long post but I'm trying to give all relevant info. I'm helping a neighbour with her finances and ran her details through entitledto which says she may be entitled to Council Tax Reduction (she already receives the 25% reduction as a sole occupant Band A…
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Never been on benefits before what happens when jsa ends
Hi I hope you can kindly give me some advice please? I was furloughed on the very first day of lockdown and then made redundant at the end of October after 28 years working for them. Before this happened I did recently get diagnosed with a few rare health conditions that do cause a few problems. Then in June last year my…
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Small inheritance
Hi My mum died 10 years ago and we got an inheritance. That was spent (used it to pay rent, I was a student in London), and fast forward 10 years I'm 32k in joint debt (manageable), and on maternity leave, getting still some OMP and about to go to SMP. I get some universal credit due to joint low income with the maternity…
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SMI
A massive thank you to MSE for their clear and helpful information on the Severe Mental Impairment issue. My Mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's earlier this year and we have today secured a £950 Council Tax rebate and 100% discount going forward from our local Council. All through submitting a simple form with a GP's…
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Inheritance - mortgage - benefits! Pls advise!
Hi there, An elderly relative of mine has been receiving a number of benefits over the years, including help with mortgage. He is unable to work due to disabilities and has been for a number of years. He recently lost a relative and has inherited a fair amount of money, just enough to pay off his mortgage which is coming…
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Teenagers earning money
Hi, I have 2 teenagers (under 15) wanting to earn money. They're on the waiting list for a paper round. But they've come up with a business plan which involves food and would stick to the 12 hours they're allowed to work a week. My question is, how would the money they earn affect me and my benefits? (I'm a carer on income…
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Should I Child Tax Benefit for my second child now I fall into the HICB and will have to return all
My husband's new income now means we fall into the HICB and will need to fill in a tax return every year to pay back all the Child Benefit received. I've just had a second baby and wondering if it's worth claiming child benefit for a second child and paying it all back at the end of the year if I'm already doing so for the…
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Disagree with Tax Credits Decision
I sent my latest details as requested in June. Income had gone down very slightly. Eldest leaving ft non advanced education in September. But it looks as if they are taking my 16 year old off tax credits too. His situation is slightly complicated as he is home educated, so as there was a chance to redo the forms, I filled…
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Will my small pension pot effect my ESA
I have small pension that I took out in my twenties, I can now cash this in and its around £6300.00 but after paying tax on it I will get around £5500.00 total lump sum. I claim ESA wondered would taking this payment effect my ESA, I did read that if it was under £6000 it want effect it, but my total figure is £6300 before…
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Tax credits overpayment
Hi, can anyone tell me whether the amount of the overpayment is each person or the whole amount. We have both received a letter for an overpayment from years ago.
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Paternity self employed
Hi there, I run a limited company, i am the only director/owner of the company, I pay myself the same amount every week through my payroll. I believe this still class’s me as being self employed. We are due to have a baby in a months time, am I entitled to any paternity pay from the government.? Thankyou in advance for any…
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Can my 17y/o working effect my benefits?
My 17 year old works, she's recently up to 24 ish hours a week. Making 5 an hour. Problem is, originally she was getting tips once a month in cash, but now they're adding it to her payslip once a month. Usually her tips are about 70. If she gets enough, is it going to affect my benefits? I claim child benefit and tax…
