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Carers allowance and ESA
Hi, I am on nsESA (Support group) and PIP. My brother is thinking about claiming carers allowance for me after finishing a job that is now too heavy for him. (he already helps me a great deal) Things i'm reading seem to point to the fact that they would take my ESA away because of this. Am i reading things right?…
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Merged: Income whilst not on Universal Credit
This discussion has been merged.
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Universal Credit & Redundancy
My last day of employment is 28th February 2025. I will be paid payment in lieu of notice and a redundancy package on 23rd March. The income will be above the AET. Should I report the redundancy to UC on my last day of employment or after I get my redundancy package? When will they start asking me to attend appointments…
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Childcare Vouchers Through Care-4
Looking for some advice - I purchased childcare vouchers (old style) via my employer through a company called "Care-4" . At the time, it seemed like a great option but with the covid lockdowns and then the secondary school my child was allocated not taking the vouchers, I've been left with a surplus (£600+). I last paid…
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PIP query. Can anyone advise please. - Update.
A relative made a claim for PIP 15 months ago. At the time they were seeing a Support Worker who filled in the paperwork for them and who was confident they would get both daily living and mobility. I was astounded when I saw the completed forms as there was just one sentence written for each question. No proper detail and…
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SMI
I have done a fair amount of research around this 'benefit' feature ie loan. From what I've read, since it was changed to a loan, the take up is not huge. Consequently I couldn't find a great deal of real world experience of the tool online, and have a few remaining questions: There is a waiting time of three months,…
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Universal Credit Query
I'll take a moment to bring you up to speed. My brother had been claiming UC from August 2024. We came to the realisation in October 2025 that he had overseas shares. I got my mum to find the most recent annual statement. This was dated 27 May 2025 (showing the previous 12 months), so I reported a change in circumstances…
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How long after suppling four weeks bank statments to Universal credit for review to complete?
I have supplied four weeks bank statments to Universal credit. How long can it take for for review to complete?
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UC, Bank Temporarily Over £6000?
I am on UC. I also get New Style ESA. I decided to take out a loan so I could clear some credit cards and a previous loan. I am aware of the £6000 limit for UC and anything more up to £16,000 sees a deduction. With the loan, my bank account went over £6000. As soon as the loan hit my account, I cleared all the debts off,…
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Another Person Migrating From ESA IR To U/C Questions
Hello, Sorry if these questions have been asked before, I've looked through threads but everyone's circumstances are different. I'm on ESA with an IR top up Support group. I am on housing benefit I only pay for one spare bedroom. I'm on council tax benefit & I don't pay anything. I'm also on PIP low care high mobility…
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Carers Allowance
Hi. Just a quick question about Carers Allowance. I understand that if two people care for the same person only one can claim Carers Allowance. My question is does that person have to care for 35 hours a week or can they split the care and obviously share the Allowance with the person who is not claiming?Thanks
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Pension annuity
My friend is due to retire in April. She receives universal credit with a transitional element and new style esa. She has bought an annuity from when she opted out of serps. Her 1st payment is being paid on 1st March which is only a part payment, and her full payments are paid 1st April. Does she let universal credit know…
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PIP Renewal
I have just received my PIP Renewal form. This will be the 2nd time I have had to apply to renew. The form is not the same as the previous renewal form it looks a lot like the original form I filled in. Is it normal for the 2nd review form to be like the original? My 1st renewal was a paper review is this likely again or…
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North Yorkshire council claim review
Hi, I have never heard of a claim revew. I have been informed that if there is a change to my circumstances then I have to inform them. I have a private pension and a state pension. Bercause of thegovement freezing the basic 20{Percent} threshold, many of us are loosing out and what I receive is for the private pension is…
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Mortgage Buyout & Universal Credit
So me and my ex have a mortgage together for last 10 years she moved out and we separated 2 weeks after moving in, she has never paid anything towards the mortgage or anything Yes I know legally she is entitled to half the house regardless whether she has ever paid anything towards it but she doesn't want that She has…
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P45 received for ESA claim
I receive the high rates for PIP and also have been claiming ESA contribution based for many years. I do not qualify for income related benefits. I have today received a P45 for ESA which says date allowance ceased 3rd February 2026. I have had no other notification from ESA at all. Is there any reason they would stop my…
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Dental Charges for 19 year old in full-time education
Hi I need clarification as I am getting conflicting info on this please. My 19 year old SEN is in full-time SEN education and not receiving any benefits. I was advised (and have read on the NHS website) that 19 year olds in FTE are exempt from fees - she will be due to pay the charges when she turns 20 (in December). The…
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Universal credit claim review phone call. What to expect?
I have a universal credit claim review call this coming friday. What should i expect?
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State Pension Overpayment
Very sadly my wife died recently. Because of waiting for various medical bureaucratic procedures the earliest I could register her death was last Thursday, February 5th. Today her state pension has been paid in full into her account. It's now sixteen days since she died. Am I going to have to go through the hassle of…
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Council Tax Reduction Mistake
I recently applied for a reduction in my Council Tax as I'm unemployed and on universal credit. I live in a private rented house with another tenant who is also on UC and yesterday I was trying to help them apply for council tax reduction as well. When filling out the form I came to the question "Do you live with any…
