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National Insurance Credits 2020/2021 whilst homeschooling my primary school children (Covid)
I've spent hours on the phone to HMRC and they eventually referred me to the Pensions Ombudsman, but they dont deal with state pension queries. Please help! I have a gap in my NI record because I needed to support my 4 & 8 year old when the schools shut during the COVID pandemic. Usually I'd be able to apply for NI credits…
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Universal credit and one-off income
Hi, asking on behalf of someone who is on Universal Credit with no regular income due to chronic MH problems. However they are about to receive a one-off sum from a previous self-employment of several thousand pounds. This will be the only income they receive this year. How will this be treated for UC? I think they were…
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Adult Disability Payment Scotland
I applied for ADP in February this year and have just received my notice of determination letter I was awarded standard rate daily living and 4 points for mobility I received no points for planning a journey even though I do not leave the house alone for fear of what might happen they based this on the fact I have no…
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UC - Become a Landlord
I'm currently on Low Earnings and One Child element for UC. I'd purchased a property over 10years ago, never lived in it as it needed refurbishment which due to many factors, never happened. Council tax kept charging me for empty property, as years went by at premium of +200% I could never afford to carry out renovations…
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Can I Apply for Benefits Weeks in Advance of Being Made Unemployed?
I look set to be made unemployed at end of April. I know very little about benefits, can I apply for Universal Credit/Jobseekers allowance, 5 weeks in advance in the anticipation of unemployment. I read it takes 5 weeks just for Universal Credit just to be issued?
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Daughters reassessment
My daughter is in receipt of Universal Credit and cares for her 15 year old son with Muscular Dystrophy. She forgot to tell DWP when her savings reduced below £6000 and when she realised she asked about it because they were taking off an amount because of the savings. Now they want to do a reassessment and have asked for…
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ESA Migration to UC
This discussion was created from comments split from: ESA Migration to UC.
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Move to Universal Credit
Hello all my husband and I are having to move to UC from legacy benefits after getting migration letter. I have an appointment at jobcentre but as my husband is disabled they are going to do a home visit to verify his ID, they have said this could be 6-8 weeks away and we are not entitled to any payment until both of us…
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Uc income other than earning part
On the income other than earnings selected i have esa benefit But then when click to review it says this person is not getting any other payments or benefits? But I click view full details open in new tab and it says yes to what I selected??
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Not Eligible for Universal Credit
I filled out the “turn 2 us” universal credit calculator, and was surprised to get the following response: “Based on the information you have given us, you aren’t eligible to get Universal Credit because your savings or capital is too high.” I am currently living off roughly £600 self employed monthly employment income…
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New rules for PIP Pensioners?
With all the talk of benefit cuts my question is this - as a pensioner with a long term PIP award for low rate care, I was trying to find out about these changes and came across this paragraph - In 2024-25, we are spending £26 billion on PIP and £17 billion on UC-health (referred to as UC-H from hereon). It is these two…
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If you lose PIP care component after migrating to UC, would you keep transitional protection?
On maximum ESA and getting LR care and HR mobility on PIP. Would you still get TP until UC is greater than your ESA if you lose your care component of PIP?
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On PIP, told to apply for UC
Hi - a family friend is on PIP, but has been informed by post that they must now apply for UC to continue their benefit receipt (made up of ESA & HB). The letter doesn't say "why" this must be done. Do I advise they just complete the application? Any implications to be aware of?
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UC, inheritance and business
My situation is this: I run a business as a sole trader but qualify for UC most months. I'm also disabled and classed as not required to look for work (and yes I get PIP but that isn't involved in this question) and therefore I get a higher amount of UC. My father died and I have inherited two houses. Unfortunately neither…
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Uc claimant commitment query
I just got to the to do list part after signing up and it says this as my commitments are these correct as im in esa support group currently
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Child's pension after their dad's death
I am currently still on the old tax credits system . I have 3 DC with my ex husband who sadly passed away in Feb this year. 2 of our DC are entitled to a child's pension which I was told is payable to me being their legal guardian . It's only until they are no longer in full time education. My question is once I'm moved…
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No photo id for uc
What happens when migrate from esa to uc as don't have photo id to confirm identity online thanks
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UC - Being Employed and Self Employed
Hey All Apologies on this topic as it has been discussed but my circumstances are a bit more unique. So i have been claiming UC for over 1 year now. I am employed but i also own 10% shares in a business which i am employed by I never delcared the shares on UC as never realized i had to as i dont get any extra income from…
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ESA vs Universal Credit?
Hello everyone, I would very much appreciate some help and advice on the following. Approximately 6 years ago I was awarded the support element of Employment and Support Allowance and currently receive £298.10 every 2 weeks. I have a friend who is in exactly the same circumstances as I am in regarding his health issues,…
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Recently had my daughter move in permanently, how to proceed?
On Wednesday 19th March, my ex wife sent our 12 year old daughter to live with me. I am single, work full time, am a private tennant and currently pay child maintenance to my ex wife. How would I proceed with claiming any benefits that I may be entitled to?
