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Disability money matters

Archives for March 2020

Carers Allowance rate
Is CA rate going up as UC and others are ?
Caring for live-in daughter on PIP. How much should she contribute?
One of my daughters has multiple health problems and had to return home to be cared for. After a couple of years we finally applied for benefits and she has now been granted enhanced PIP for 10 years, as well as the full UC payment. Her care does cost a little more than average because she needs special products and…
ESA assessment and CV
Hello, After an annoying start and wrong info my husband was correctly backdated ESA so has technically been on it since summer 19. I think in jan I rang and asked why he hasnt had an assessment yet and they said it was a mix up their end so they sent out the paper assessment. We seng this in ages ago, maybe ?7/8 weeks ago…
Register as Extremely Vulnerable here :
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable(if, of course - you fit the bill....)
PIP tribunal win what about old WTC claim??
Just after some advice. In june 19 i lost my PIP and due to that my WTC was stopped. I was getting the disability amount as this entitled me to work less hours (16). This week i have won at tribunal but it really annoys me that i lost a lot of support from WTC to nothing on universal as my older son was living at home so i…
PIP Renewal what would you do
Hi I was wondering what you would do if you were in my situation my PIP is currently until May 2021. Currently I am paying for a lot of repairs on my car so will be looking at getting a mobility car. My current cars mot is in August. Would you put in for a renewal now I have all my evidence ready to go I just cannot make…
Gov's WTC increase- via Coronas Virus update
Posted this via Disability thread as I have m.s. Just noticed this generous increase on Gov site which could be useful. From 6 April we are increasing the standard allowance in Universal Credit and the basic element in Working Tax Credit for 1 year. Both will increase by £20 per week on top of planned annual uprating. This…
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Council tax /dla
I’m a foster Carer and I look after a child that claims middle rate care DLA , am I right in thinking I can get back dated refund through not getting a discount on my council tax , thanks
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Sick pay
I am already in receipt of ESA permitted work , I am currently off sick, can I claim sick pay ?
Pip Tribunal Won
I recently won my pip tribunal, getting standard rate daily living. I understand this is backdated to the date of my claim. I am also on income support, which I believe I am also entitled to a disability premium for? Does anyone know if this also gets backdated to the date of my original pip claim? TIA
Advice on painting the ergonomic grip on my new crutches.
I've purchased my new crutches, the ones you see in the picture. I'm about ready to personalize them by painting the grips and shoulder cuff parts. My question is simply, which type of paint would be best? I just wish to spray them black, no tricks, flames, just black. Primer coats then base coats of black and then seal…
PIP
I'd just like some advice about PIP. I'm 65 and have been on it for six months. I retire in July 2020 (although I retired on health grounds last Aug) and assumed it would stop then and I'd have to apply for Attendance Allowance but somebody told me that PIP would continue. My award said it was ongoing, what does that…
Capita face-to-face home assessment I didn't request
When I received my "how your disability affects you" review form, I knew that a F2F probably wasn't far behind and, lo and behold, yesterday I received a notification from Capita to schedule one. Oddly though, it's been set to take place in my home, which I didn't request. I have mental health issues and physical issues…
Long delay for NHS operation
I’ve read the rules and think i ok with this. I have a close relative who has a severe back problem and cannot work. He had been expecting an operation, but this has been delayed for various reasons, not his fault, and now has fallen foul of Coronavirus. He does not have medical insurance and is considering self pay, which…
Child possibly on spectrum?
Hello, Not sure if this is the correct place to ask and I am only asking to see what others think. My eldest daughter is 9 years old and has always had an issue with food (textures and smells). She used to have issues with noises like hand dryers and being with lots of people overwhelmed her (those two have got better as…
Wheelchair Access Hotel Room...Reasonable Adjustments?
Hi There....I travel quite a bit within the UK with my Adult Son who is Disabled and a Wheelchair User. He has learning difficulties and we need to share a room. We need a room that has twin beds and also a wetroom with wheel in shower not bath. I am finding, more & more, that so many hotels, even if they have an…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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