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Mother in law appointee
Hi, My mother in law has dementia and she lives with us. I am an appointee for her and her benefits are paid into my account. I also get Universal Credit. Will that affect my UC benefit! My savings is less than 6k. I will be contacting DWP to change bank details so her payments are kept separate She gets pension credit and…
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Can you claim new style JSA even if doing a little freelance?
So my full time role is being made redundant next month, and I'm currently trying to work out what the best thing to do is? I've been in the role over 5 years so should have enough NI to be eligible to claim new style JSA. But I potentially have some odd freelance work that I could take up, but it would be way less than 16…
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Advice on monies from house sale and Universal Credit
Hi, looking for some advice on above. Separated from husband 3 years ago, he is in R o Ireland I am north of Ireland, therefore he is outside of jurisdiction. We have 4 kids together, two over 18. He has not visited them, had them to him nor paid any child support. Family matrimonial home sold last year, there are proceeds…
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EPC register
We have been trying to claim winter fuel payments only to be told we can’t claim it as our home is not on the EPC register we had our home surveyed by our housing association but they tell us that they have no legal demand to put the results on the EPC register has anyone else had this problem and how did you sort it out
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UC 5th week payment ?
Hi I was wondering if anyone could explain to me what happens with the fifth week when you’re claiming UC I understand that after your assessment you are given a date say you were given the The 10th of each month as your pay date what happens to the fifth week as some months have five weeks do you get more money that month…
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Universal Credit Review After Inheritance - Need Advice
Hello everyone, I'm currently facing a Universal Credit review and would really appreciate some guidance from anyone with expertise or similar experiences. My Situation I started claiming Universal Credit in April 2024 after receiving a migration letter from Tax Credits. Just before this migration, I received a £33K…
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Single person council tax reduction
My vulnerable disabled adult son has his own flat and has had a series of lodgers which have helped him pay his bills over the last 8 years. A couple of years ago when his last lodger left he decided he would not rent his spare room out again as he could manage without the extra money. He applied for a council tax…
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Universal Credit Receiving Medical Treatments Section
Has anyone had to use this section while making a new claim or migrating from ESA ? Is this section looked at by any different department of UC, or is it just part of an individual's claim, and the person reading it is none the wiser to the treatment being given? Anyone with further information on this section is…
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Pip appeal tomorrow
I have my PIP appeal tomorrow and I have just prepared a statement of my reasons why I should get the points for planning and following a journey. I am representing myself and have highlighted information that was in the assessors that have not been factored into the decision. It is a video tribunal. Do you think I will be…
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RTI disputes
Hello! My job recently changed its pay structure to the last Friday of the month, U/C assessment period 28th-27th this month they have counted 2 months pay in one assessment period, I’ve raised a RTI to move one payment into the next assessment period I’m just wondering from others experience how long it takes? Thanks
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Universal credits in Scotland and Self Directed support.
Anyone in Scotland here who gets Self Directed Support for a disabled child and is in Universal Credits? We have a disabled child and she has a Self Direct Support budget of 15k per year until she is 18 years old. Which means that there is a All Pay bank card in my name for her. It is a "local council all pay account" a…
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Changes to attendance allowance entitlement
Hi all, Just thought I would share this information about a recent AA claim. My Nan is currently getting the lower rate of AA due to her mobility issues she requires care most of the time in day, she is currently waiting for a operation on her hip and knee, her current AA claim is coming to an end in September, we both…
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Advice please about UC
I have a terrible feeling I’ve made a huge mistake. My son receives enhanced PIP and also works 18 hours a week on minimum wage. He does not claim UC. I claim UC and they know I’m his carer. Should I have informed UC that he’s working? He started the job in 2022 and it’s only just dawned on me now that I should have…
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Why are JC still reviewing my reason not to attend appointment
Hi, Was wondering if I could get some help please. On Friday I was unable to attend my appointment at the jobcentre due to being at work, I notified them I couldn`t make it within the deadline. What normally happens is they review it, clear it and my reason is accepted and a new appointment is booked straight away. However…
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Child DLA to PIP
My child awarded PIP transferred from DLA. There is no change to care element. Do I still need to notify Universal Credit? My understanding is UC will still remain the same as there is no change to care element. Thanks
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Universal credit transitional protection payment.
Hello there, Im currently working but also claim Universal credit and PIP, my son is 19 and starts university in September but will still be living at home full time, I realise that this means I will no longer qualify for child benefit and the child element of universal credit but I wondered if this change would affect my…
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Universal credit interview
Hi, I migrated from ESA to UC a couple of months ago and everything seemed to go smoothly. As I’m disabled and mentally ill, I sent a message via my journal explaining that I wouldn’t be able to attend my identity interview in person, and requested a telephone appointment which went ahead without any complications. I…
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Child benefit change
I haven’t received child benefit for years, but due to the change now entitled again. How do I start reclaiming? I work part time. My husband earns 70k so we are now entitled
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Moving over from ESA Support group to UC advice.
I got a letter from DWP telling me that i have to move over to UC and to apply by start of Feb and would like some advice please. I am in the support group for ESA so will i have to go to a medical or interview for UC if i am in the support group for ESA? Would i be made to go to Job centre as i do not do as i am in…
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UC & Self Employemnt
Hi all Hopefully i`m posting in the right section! I have had a could search through threads to try and find some answers but im not getting entirely what i want so hopefully someone can help me here. About us and sorry for the waffle! My husband and i claim UC, he works full time and has a good salary we have children on…
