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Universal credit and resigning after short time in new job.
Evening all Just looking for a bit of advice. Recently found myself a job after a period out of work and claiming UC. A remote call centre type role which isn't my normal one but i wanted to get back into things. Had a rushed mass training week remotely with a number of others which was total chaos with lots of training…
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Child Tax Credit and backdated pension
After a long battle, I was awarded my occupational pension early on grounds of ill health in July 2020. It was backdated to April 2016. The backdated income has been reported to Tax Credits as income for 2020/21. It’s a modest pension below £2500, but the backdated amount has caused havoc with my Child Tax Credit award. I…
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ESA - Universal Credit.
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Savings over £6,000 - council tax and housing benefit?
A relative currently gets council tax and housing benefit / rent paid in full. Savings are currently below £6,000, but it is expected this amount will be exceeded at some point in future as a result receiving state pension / pension credit. Does this need to be reported as a change in circumstance? Does it potentially mean…
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Tax credits !!!!!!?
Hi.. I am seriously confused! We are a family of 4, and have one child who is 16 and going to college who receives enhanced pip in both elements. My husband went from being self employed and earning as round 12k per year to being employed from 1st Jan 2020, but was made redundant rather than being put on furlough, after…
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When did budgeting loans decisions change to email as an option?
I didn’t realise they had started making decisions by email. When did this happen? I was very impressed. I applied yesterday lunchtime, decision arrived at 6pm, I accepted, than another email this morning to say money will go into bank account on 31st. That’s all quick I’m very impressed.
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Continuing Health Care funding - Retrospective Review requested by County Council - what to expect?
I hope this is the best board to post this - most search results were old, but in this forum. My late father was in a care home for a little over 12 months at the end of his life. We had a perpetual battle over funding - with the county council initially and then they were assessing him for Continuing health Care. That…
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Disability, Universal Credit Work and Work Coaches
Hello I would be glad to know of rules and /or personal experience on this subject. I have multiple chronic health issues including PTSD . I have recently been moved to Universal Credit ( which was smooth thankfully). I would like to try to do a few hours online work per MONTH this would be for very little money ( well…
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PIP, Carers Allowance & Death of a Spouse
My Brother's wife has died and he's now panicking about benefits, etc. His wife received higher level of PIP and he received a carers allowance too. They live in a housing association property and he's a joint tenant. I've been trying to search out information about what happens when a spouse on PIP dies and when the claim…
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Change of Bank Details
Hi I need to ring DWP before the end of November to inform them of new bank details but can't get through to them. Is it ok to send these by post of pop to my local job centre to inform them of bank details changes?
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What is the PIP number for existing claimants receiving pip ? (Not the new claims number!)
What is the PIP telephone number for people who are currently on PIP and have been on it, (existing claimants) not the number for new claims but the number to call for people who are already on Pip and receiving it. ? It is not 0800 917 2222, as that is for new claimants. need the number for existing claimants, Thanks xx
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Benefits for my Mum (recent widow)
Hi, In the former household was my Mum (62), Dad (65) and brother (36). Brother is working full time (close to minimum wage) My Dad had Parkinson's for the past 12 years. He took ill health retirement and was receiving the maximum PIP and around £1000 per month from his work pensions. My Mum has always been a housewife.…
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What benefit -graduate and now 4 weeks in hopsital with no view to be able work for 6-12 months?
I am asking on behalf of my son, who recently graduated from uni. In the meantime, he has become seriously ill and after 4 weeks in hospital, he might soon move to a neuro-rehab facility. While he currently doesn't have any outgoings as he technically is homeless, he will need at least pocket money for basics soon. As he…
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Council Tax Reduction and Deferred (Tiny) Private Pension
:) Hello to Everyone out there in Forum Land :) I would be very grateful for any feedback and advice on this one please... My friend is approaching her retirement age of 66 in around two years time and has had a State Pension Forecast that she will retire with a full State Pension. During 1990, my friend was employed by a…
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Advice for my grandparents
Morning, Can anyone help advise me on what my grandparents can get help with? My GP's own their own home, have some savings. They have recently purchased a stair lift, walking aids, mobility scooter using their savings. My grandmother has to get up daily at 5.30 am to take my grandfather to hospital for daily dialysis.…
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Warm Home Discount-Help
Hello. A bit if background. January this year I applied for the warm home discount through British Gas, in the week that followed I received 2 emails, I saying my application has been successfully submitted, then another saying SUCCESS YOU WILL GET IT. Followed by dates I will get it by and a reference number to "keep for…
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No confirmation of change of address for Child Benefit?!
So I recently notified HMRC that I had changed address for Child Benefit using their online form at Gov.uk. This was a few months ago. Since then I have received nothing confirming my address has been updated. Should I receive an email or letter to confirm the change has been made?
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CTC child going into 6th Form
My middle child is about to start Yr 12 education and I currently recieve tax credits for all three children. When my eldest did the same last year it seemed a lot more simpler. My gateway account tells me I only have a one off payment to come in September, I've tried speaking to them to see what happens post September and…
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New application for UC
HelloI am looking for some help regarding the limited work capability element of Universal Credit. Due to my mental health, I am not able to work and from what I have read on the gov.uk website, to be eligible for UC I have to provided 'fit notes' (whatever they are) from my doctor. At the moment I get Widowed Parent…
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Universal Credit - capital and housing costs
Dear all, In receipt of Universal Credit. Looking to buy new property as sale of existing home nears completion. Will look to getting U/C decision maker to give capital disregard period of 6 months or more on proceeds of sale regarding savings held. Current housing market difficult and was expecting to buy freehold house.…
