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UC PIP and students
I have just migrated from ESA to UC and will have LCW. I also recieve PIP. I had been hoping to do a foundation degree possibly next year - 2026. If I feel able enough. I just wanted to know what would happen if I embarked on a degree with PIP in place which would allow me to continue claiming some UC (I realise maintaince…
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Quick Q what can I use as proof of identity to apply for Universal Credit?
Transitioning from a legacy benefit. I need 2 forms but all I have I think is suitable is a passport. Will a debit card do? Is there a complete list of the proofs they will accept?
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Query moving to new area Legacy benefits to UC
HelloWe are a mixed age couple (my partner is of State Pension Age) and I am in the ESA support group also DLA High care Low mob my partner has state pension and High PIP So still on legacy benefits, including Housing Benefit.We are possibly moving to a different council area very soon if all goes well and I know this will…
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Universal credit entitlement
Hello, I have an initial UC appointment on 7th April and i'm not sure where I stand in terms of entitlement. I resigned from a full time job in December 2023 due to ill health and have been living from small savings, family support and a very occasional part time role which pays minimal amounts. I need to cover rent and…
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DWP Research(?) or scam????
I’m not sure if it’s ok to post this here or not, so if not please feel free to delete - I am posting this obo my 77yo mother who is on Pension Credit. Is anyone here aware of genuine research being undertaken by the DWP? My mother received a telephone call on her home landline number from a number showing up as 0203 807…
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Council tax support- recalculating bill every month despite me earning the same amount
Since I moved into my house last April, I have had 9 “recalculation” bills from my council. I am a single parent to 2 young children and earn £550 a month from employment so am eligible for some council tax support. My income is paid the same day each month and never changes as I always work the exact same hours. Every…
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New pip criteria
Hi does anyone know if a pensioner on long term Pip is affected by the new rules coming into force ?find it hard to find a clear answer relating to this.
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Universal credit - additional bedroom "tax"
I have lived with my wife and sons in a 3 bedroom house for 25 years. We have recieved UC since 2021. August 2024, one of my sons moved out and here is the question: What is the logic behind the additional bedroom tax on UC? I still have to pay the housing authority the same amount of rent, our situation has not changed in…
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I finally have a PIP tribunal date
I finally have a hearing date after my reasessment started initially in December 2022. It is a telephone tribunal. How will this work? Will I be on the phone for the whole tribunal or will they just call me when they want to talk to me?
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Landlord letter template?
Hi Anyone have a template that can send my landlord so they can do housing costs for uc application so i can upload as not sure what details to tell landlord
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State pension increase and housing benefit
My mum claims state pension and housing benefit, and has apparently been told she needs to reapply for housing benefit every year due to the change in income brought about by the annual state pension increase. She's happy to do this, but I want to check if it's correct. I can't help wondering why the benefits office at her…
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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??
