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Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy!
Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy! This board is here for help and support for those on or looking to claim benefits, not for judgement. Its ONLY focus is helping people with their money. It's here to help people find out what they are entitled to under the current system, and to…
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*USEFUL LINKS*
MoneySavingExpert insert: Huge thanks to Fran for compiling this list some time ago. The MSE article and forum links are up to date but links to other sites may be broken. Back to Fran's original post: ---- The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Benefits and Jobseeking. MSE Attendance…
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Universal credit child with cancer
evening all I was hoping to get some support around claiming for benefits, my 1 year old was diagnosed with cancer at the start of the year and I have been off work since on SSP. This is due to end July and the treatment won’t finish until January earliest. I have always had a professional role and so the benefits side is…
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VAT Exemption for Disability
We are in the process of undertaking major renovation works to provide ground floor accommodation / wet room and access for our disabled daughter. I'm aware that certain parts of the construction works are eligible for VAT relief but i'm unsure on others. Below is a list of the works and my thoughts on the VAT relief - can…
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Can you claim Job seeker's Allowance every other 6 months?
Hi all. This may sound a bit odd but can someone claim JSA for 6 months (roughly the maximum length of time), sign off for a further 6 months, and then claim again? And repeat that again? Thanks.
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In and out of rent arrears
I tried searching for this but didn't turn anything up. So just a quick question. My partner and I get full rent paid by UC directly to the council. During the great transition things got conveniently mussled, as expected and now our rent dips in and out of arrears every couple of weeks. i recently had a call from the…
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Going abroad for medical treatment
Hi everyone, I could do with some information around benefits and medical treatment abroad. This is for a dear friend and I said I would try to find out. My friend needs a relatively straightforward operation which has an extremely lengthy NHS waiting list. They are on that waiting list and have been informed of how long…
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PIP Review/reassessment Delay
Hi, My PIP claim was due for review by May this year, the award has been extended to May next year. I submitted my review paperwork back in November. How long are people waiting for their review/reassessment to take place, currently? I am in the North East of England. TIA 🙂
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Council Tax - student & non-student
Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me with a query for a friend. Up until this summer, two uni students (not in a relationship) have shared a property and, as they both have higher education council tax exemption certificates, no council tax has needed to be paid on the flat. This summer one of the students has graduated.…
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Help for a friend - no idea on benefit system at all
Hopefully someone will be able to give us some pointers - a friend of mines wife is currently in hospital, probably a stroke, but some sort of brain problem, in an induced coma for 3 days, is now conscious but showing signs of severe mental damage. Both have always worked full time and aside from child-benefit have never…
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PCN NHS Prescriptions
Hi, I’m hoping someone might be able to help. I have received 2 x PCNs for NHS Prescriptions totalling £118.80. I am a single, working part-time and struggle with anxiety. Although medication helps, at times I am feel paralysed with fear and just about manage work and most importantly taking care of my children. During…
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Can I get married without losing everything?
I’m severely disabled and live alone. I’m on all the expected benefits and am in adapted social housing. I’ve been very lucky in the help I’ve been given. I’ve now been in a happy relationship for a couple of years, we live separately but spend a lot of time together. We are getting on a bit now and I feel I’d love to get…
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Maternity Pay for freelancer
I am a freelancer PAYE. I have looked on gov calculator. My baby is due 6th Jan 2027. I have just started new job with new employer on 8th June. Before that I was employed by another employer (no break). So I do same job consistently for different employers. I am trying to find out if I qualify for the 90% for first 6…
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Payments to hmrc ndds tax credits overpayments
hello, We’re currently paying hmrc for an over payment in tax credits. Is there a way to see our remaining payments online, for example? a Google suggests yes, but in reality I’m struggling to find it. Just wanted to see how long we’re going to be paying them…. I could call, but suspect it’ll take ages and it’d be in work…
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Pip Review
I need a little help and would be grateful if someone come point me in the right direction I get pip enhanced daily living and my award end date is January 2027. I have just received my review form, which has to be back by the end of the month. My question is, if pip decide that I am no longer entitled, will my award stop…
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2026-27 self-employed mileage allowance increase & DWP
Hello, I'm both self-employed ( part-time ), and in receipt of U.C. As a driver I receive a mileage allowance from UC, which is not counted as earnings, which is the same as HMRC, i.e. 45p per mile. As this has now increased, to 55p per mile for HMRC 2026-27, will UC ( DWP ) be increasing the allowance also, as they…
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Anyone else been this unlucky with UC?
For years, i claimed Child Tax Credits. My husband works full time and i was bringing up 3 children. 2 years or so ago it all ended abruptly when they became UC. Applied for this, attended job centre interviews, only to be abruptly told 'we have stopped your claim'. Looking into it, it's because, even though we are classed…
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No PIP for years
I have POA for a disabled in a care home. He has received no monies from the DWP for 18 months. Does anyone know how to escalate , who to contact, how to get help. Have sat for hours on the phone and sent multiple letters. Im at my wits end Help
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PIP Award
I got awarded pip in August 2023 for 3 DWP said will be in contact in August 2025. I had my tribunal September 2025 and decision was made to extend award for 1 year to August 2027 Will I be revieved in August 2027 or will DWP start the process August 2026 a year before ? I have read that because if huge back logs DWP are…
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Will investments to pay off endowment affect job seekers claim?
Hello, I've recently been made redundant and am looking to sign on while I continue to search for a new job. I have an endowment mortgage with £66k left to pay. I have that sum (and more) in ISAs and other investments. They are earning more interest than my current interest only rate, so I haven't paid it off yet. I'm…
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Council Tax Reduction - Manual Calculator?
Is there a manual way of working out Council Tax Reduction? I am trying to help out my neighbour with his Council Tax Reduction (CTR), which it appears the LA may have calculated wrongly and he wishes to appeal should it be incorrect. For working out entitlement to Council Tax Reduction, the LA website reverts to the…
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Advice needed: recently redundant, savings from house sale, UC/JSA eligibility and possible property
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for some advice as I’m feeling quite stuck and overwhelmed by my current financial situation. I’m a single mum with a nursery-age son and I’ve recently been made redundant. I’m actively applying for jobs and recently came very close to getting one that would have been life-changing for us, but sadly…
