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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,…
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DWP - Infuriating
Background is I started a new style ESA claim 31st July 2025. I followed every single request, to the letter, before every deadline. At every juncture, the DWP have been the complete opposite, including missing phone call appointments. I have been very patient up to now. However, I am autistic, this incompetence is beyond…
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Winter Fuel Payment - To be or Not to be?
Winter Fuel Payment Entitlement Good morning and thank you in advance for your time. I have three questions that relate to “income” and the Winter fuel payment for 2025/26. I manage my Mothers finances for her as she is disabled and I am of the belief that she is not entitled to the Winter Fuel payment. I want to be sure…
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Esa benefit
My brother won an appeal back in 2016 regarding esa and was put straight into support group and never to be re assessed again because of his mental health issues. He is still in the support group but before he won his appeal esa sent letter stating his 365 had passed, unless he was in the support group? He received…
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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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French inheritance laws and Deprivation of Capital in Universal Credit
I was wondering if anyone can help. My Father in Law was an English National but French resident, and he died with property in France. He had written an 'English style' will, electing for English Law to govern his will, as per the European Succession Regulation (650/2012) 2015, and leaving everything to his wife. However,…
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PIP assessment
Hi some of you may remember I applies for PIP a couple of years ago and ended up going to Tribunal, where I only got 4 points awarded for mobility. I had already been turned down for LCWRA too. I have had Long Covid for over 3 years and struggle with fatigue and walking, amongst a list of other things. I manage to work for…
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UC Review - Advice Needed
Can anyone give me some advice. I am at my wits end here. We have no Citizens advice in my town. 9 October 10.45am Statements requested 9 October 11.24am Statements provided 10 October 9.59am Refused to accept pdfs despite these being what they asked for. Requested photos of paper copies. 10 October I ask if I can take…
