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Council Tax discount (carer)
Hi, I live in Birmingham. My mother in law lives with us. She Is in receipt of high rate attendance allowance. I work full time and get carer element for her on Universal Credit. Is it possible I can get a discount on my Council Tax…
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Free Childcare for Working Parents
Good evening all, we just had our first child, now one month old , and I'm confused regarding the government funded childcare. I am working full time, and my partner is a carer for her disabled mother, receiving carers allowance. From what I have read on the government website it's clear that we would be eligible if we…
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Advice on when to inform UC child has left FT education?
I'm in a bit of a pickle here, I was unsure of when to let UC know when my child left FT education, she was doing A Levels, but finished exams at the end of June. I could not find an answer and I did not want them to call me 2yrs down the line (like they had recently) to confirm dates with me which I may not remember and…
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ESA to UC migration and SDP
I am hoping some one may help and that I have my interpretation of the SDP correct? So sister has migration letter, I have set up UC account and have an appointment as I need to change appointee to myself.(mum currently appointee). Lovely lady at DWP advised for me to be appointee as mum elderly and no Internet etc.…
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Review PIP no phone interview.
My BIL has had PIP for nearly 24 months. Last year he had to fill in a form to continue getting PIP and send it off before 10/1/25 which he did. Every month he got a SMS saying they have his form and due to backlog it will take a few months to review the application. On July 28 th he got a letter saying due to backlog his…
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Winter Fuel 2025 - Will higher rate tax payers pay back double if they forget to opt out?
Apologies if this has been answered, but I have not seen this discussed. The latest plan for the winter fuel payment is that everyone over State Pension age will get a payment, and then HMRC will adjust the tax code of everyone who has income exceeding £35,000 pa to get their payment back over the next financial year. So…
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Grandparents currently getting pensions saving credit. Should they be recieveing guaranteed credit?
My grandparents are on pension savings credit. While trying to get a grant to install a stair lift into their home it was indicated to us that they should be on guaranteed pension credits. We know nothing at all about any of this and are now very confused. What I think I have found is that being on guaranteed credits seems…
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UC - 2nd Property in Negative Equity, Questions About Renting It Out?
Hi all, I am on UC. I had to move from a 1 bedroom flat (which I own) into a rented flat due to overcrowding as I have two children. I am now left with the empty owned flat which has been disregarded by UC as capital because it's in a large amount of negative equity. Due to the negative equity it cannot be sold. (I'm aware…
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Loss of Transitional Protection on my UC claim confused
hi i have asked a similar ?? months ago but need some advice as im finding things a little confusing ok my 18yr old son left full time education a few weeks ago and is currently looking for work and still lives at home and he recieves NO benefits i am single and live mortgage free in my own home and was on ESA and high pip…
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HRP
My wife receives a reduced pension because of incomplete years, we had children at home between 1974, to 2004. Last child born 1988, received dla for him between 1996-2004. she worked prior to having children, only worked part time between 1993-2012, and did not pay NI. We have been told by hmrc that she signed a form to…
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ESA - totally confused about Contribution/Income based
Hi, I've always thought I was getting Contrbution-based ESA (in the Support Group) but looking again at my letters, I'm totally confused about it. The letters show: The payment of Employment and Support Allowance is based on your National Insurance Contribution records. Limited capability for work addition: - Extra money…
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husband r.i.p. 30 July 2025
Hello, thank you for reading. I will be completing tell once with my daughter tomorrow. My husband received following benefits; Attendance Allowance. Pension credit. State pension. A private pension of £119.12 a month. I received Carers Allowance. £83.30 weekly. only income. I am 61 years old. Left nhs in 2016 after 21…
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Migration from ESA to UC
I am the appointee for my sons (2) benefits I have received a migration letter for my eldest son and went online to complete it yesterday. Both sons live at home and it asks for details of any brothers/sisters/relations, they live with (not sure why). Wondering if I am also supposed to give our (parents) details in this…
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Universal Credit and Property
Hi, I'm a complete newbie to this and all forums. My husband and I are separating, and he is going into rented accommodation. He has said that he will transfer the equity and all rights to the house we own together (via mortgage) over to me, as we have a grown up daughter who is autistic and will probably never work or…
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Dilapidated property advice
Hi My Brother is an alcoholic & self-neglects. I have tried my best over the years to help him as best I can. I have LPOA for finances & ensure his bills are paid. He does not like anyone going into his flat which he owns (no mortgage) he is 2 years from state pension age. He receives enhanced PIP daily living & a company…
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Universal credit entitlement to legal aid in Scotland?
Hello All, not specifically a Universal Credit question but if you are in receipt of Universal credits does that automatically passport you to be eligible for legal aid?I am in Scotland so not sure if it makes a difference?Just I was speaking to a solicitor and explained I am in receipt of Universal Credits and she then…
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Carer's Allowance
Quickly checking my understanding of the rules are correct. My estranged wife gets Universal Credit with carer element. She intends to drop her UC claim (and any income related other support) when she receives inheritance. To get that inheritance she's going to have to help the executor outside of the UK and it is unclear…
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ESA 98 Letter
I was trying to find a template of the above letter online but cannot find an identical layout is anyone familiar with the above letter ESA98 About Your Employment and Support Allowance your payments are changing Has anyone seen this before?
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Telephone Assessment
Hi there, I was in receipt of ESA, but that migrated to Universal Credit back at the beginning of the year. I have received a letter today saying DWP want to carry out an assessment for my ESA claims this is part of the work capability assessment which looks at disability, illness or health condition affects my capability…
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deprivation of capital - Repaying family
Hi, Just after some advice really. Myself and my partner are looking to move in together with our children. I am buying a new house for us in my name due to my partner not qualifying for shared ownership as she is already in the scheme. I am being provided the deposit for the mortgage from a family member and we planned on…
