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Can I study part time and work part time on ESA contributory
Hi, I have been receiving ESA contributory for several years. I am in the support group because I was diagnosed with incurable cancer and am on indefinite chemotherapy. I also get PIP but not for anything like understanding complex info. My oncologist and cancer nurse have also sent what used to be called a DS1500 off and…
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Benefits entitlement as an executor
Hi everyone. I am currently receiving Universal Credit. However I and my father are both executors of my late Nan's estate. The funds from her bank account and rebates from services/utilities/tax etc are now all in an executor's account with Natwest (approx £10k) in both of our names, which we now have access to after…
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Marriage Allowance
My father has a good state pension as worked for near 50 years before retirement and all NI paid for that time.My mother however didn't go back to work(part time) until in her late 40s so doesn't get full state pension as didn't pay enough years .Question is can my mother apply for marrige tax allowance as my father goes…
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Pilon and Redundancy Pay with Universal Credit
Hi, I'm currently facing redundancy and will be receiving redundancy of about £21,000 and Pilon of £7000. That does take us over the £16,000 capital limit, and also probably surplus earnings. Does anyone know if the claim would just terminate, and we would need to reapply at some point in the future, or does the claim go…
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How is Attendance Allowance Paid? No Bank Details Requested.
Hi My Dad who is 93 applied online for Attendance Allowance in October, but they did not ask for his bank details during the application. He has since received a letter confirming that he has been awarded AA, but again they did not as for his bank details. Does anyone know what happens next, is this normal procedure and…
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Existing UC Claiments/2026
will existing UC claiments receiving the health element from 2026 also be protected from reassessment? thanks
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Travelling abroad and housing benefits
Hi I am hoping someone will be able to provide advice. My mum is currently in receipt of housing benefit and her council tax is also paid for by the council too. She rents privately and me and my sister top up the shortfall in rent. She has little to no savings. Her landlord recently gave notice as she is selling the…
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How does a child's financial inheritance affect the surviving parents universal credit
A family member has died and he leaves 3 pensions. His children have been named as the beneficiaries in his will and by the pension trustees. He was separated from his wife for 2 and a half years and she was not financially dependant upon him. She works but also receives universal credit. The trustees of the pension have…
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Is this a scam or do I have to pay it back?
Benefit agency are asking me to pay this back allegedly. How do I check it's real? And why am I paying anything back? Shall I google the number then call? [Image redacted for personal information by Forum Team]
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£150 Warm Home discount went to previous energy company, best way to deal ?
So my elderly mother switched from Octopus to Fuse energy a month ago. She just found out that a few days ago the £150 warm home discount from the government went to Octopus. Is it down to Octopus to pass on the discount to Fuse, or does something else happen ? Thanks.
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Pay rise taking to 60k+ mid-year
My husband has just let me know that last month his salary increased to above 60k. I know he'll need to do the self assessment and pay back, but as it's beyond mid-year it's unlikely his P60 will say more than 60k. Dors he need to let them know now, or can he wait until April when he's got his P60 and notify them if it has…
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ESA/JSA question
Hi all, Ive been out of work since July, I claimed ESA contributions based(Aug), Ive received multiple forms/questionnaires and dont really want to go through all this. I havent received any ESA yet, Im starting a job in 1 month. Can I just revert to JSA since August, I made a mistake claiming ESA. Thank you
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ESA
Are you entitled to ESA if you have savings over £16k and unable to work?
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ESA - IR or CB? Free Prescription Query
Hello everyone I’m just after some clarification. I was placed in the support group in 2017 but have assumed I am not entitled to free prescriptions and have recently been advised to double check by a friend. ive looked at my letter and I’m none the wiser as both income related and contribution are mentioned. I do receive…
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Moved: Elderly parent and her adult son living at home due to health, how much housekeeping ?
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First time poster! Pension v pension credit
Hello all My mother in law (88 years old) is struggling financially. She is, like many older people, asset rich, cash poor. She owns her home outright, but has little income. She is almost blind, and her home is where she feels safe. She can navigate around really well considering her blindness. She has five children, only…
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Proof of PIP Letter by email?
Hello, My partner needs an up-to-date letter showing PIP entitlement. Can one be requested via email or online form somehow? If you ring up you’re on hold for anything up to an hour & besides, my partner struggles with using a phone. I’ve seen it’s possible with other benefits and so I wondered if it’s possible to get a…
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Emergency help for unemployed son with mental health issues
My son is unemployed and is separated, going through a divorce. He has mental health issues (recent ADHD assessment, anxiety and depression) and has a fit note until the end of this year. He used to have a high paying job in IT and has been trying to start up his own software development business but not, so far, with any…
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PIP or a related number phoned out of the blue.I and my keyworker missed them.Will they phone back?
Hello. I am hoping people can help as I've had a phone call off a number I didn't recognise and have spam calls to navigate as I am a bit paranoid / suspicious if I don't recognise numbers. It was completely out of the blue, no text, letter or anything saying they'd phone, so I looked the number up afterwards and it looks…
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MR following WCA
Hello, I recently had my WCA. Afterwards, I received a call from the DWP Decision Maker, who asked for more details about my mental health conditions. I explained that I’ve been prescribed new medication by my GP for my existing conditions and a new one I’m currently struggling with. Last week I received the decision,…
