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Transitional protection payment when migrating from ESA to UC
Hi I am the appointee for my daughter who does live in Supported Living. I have just completed the swop over to UC for her as she is unable to do this. We have no problems with Housing Benefit as this is paid by the Local Authority. However, on my daughters first statement the amount she has been awarded is lower than what…
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Benefits whilst having L.i.S.A
My son has recently lost his job, but has been told due to his LISA savings amount, he is unable to claim whilst looking for another job. Is this correct?
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U/C and pension savings
My daughter was given a huge rebate from DWP, back paid 9 yrs. She has lost her Housing benefit and U / C. because of this rebate. She has epilepsy / mental health issues and cannot get a job. She is in her mid 30's. My question is, can we put the money into a pension plan for her and declare it, or will it be held against…
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Money gift to relative on pension credit
I have a relative on pension credit who gets the council tax discount and other related discounts to which she is entitled . She has no savings. She is really struggling, not in good health so not able to work. I would like to help her financially and I want to know how to give some money to her without in any way…
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UC declaring money in bank (rent money)
When updating my savings I will have my rent money in my bank account do I exclude that? the UC AP falls on a Sunday and the rent comes out on the Monday, I was going to update the savings on the Sunday and exclude the rent money as it will be out of my bank on the Monday.
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Am I allowed to claim any sort of benefit at all? Really financially struggling.
Hello, just wondering if I can claim any help at all please. I am self employed selling on ebay which has completely crumbled especially this last year. I have used all my savings to survive and now have nothing left. A I able to claim Universal Credit or something else. Am very confused with how they word it. I have had…
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Child Benefits and college course not starting until next year
My autistic son who is 17 dropped out of his college course due to his difficulties. In this situation all benefits such as CB and UC child element were stopped. Luckily he gets PIP but that also meant his UC disabled child element was also stopped. I'm hoping that my son might be able to do a special needs course at…
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Moved: Looking for Section 13
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Moved: Winter Fuel Payment
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UC carers element tribunal won but
Just a quick description of my situation. I am looking after somebody who is claiming PIP and his bedbound. There is plenty of documentation regarding this and I had to stop working because I'm looking after him more than 35 hours a week. I had no clue about the carers element of UC and the DWP did not convey this…
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Self employed / UC claim review.
hi everyone. after claiming UC as a self employed person for almost 6 years now, I recently went up for a review which I had to submit bank statements and do a phone interview. after said phone call the lady had mentioned that I couldn't claim mileage from the digs in London to workplace and back only from my home address…
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Restart Scheme Full time Carer
Hi, I recently had to give up employment that I acquired through the Restart Scheme to be a full time Carer, the scheme is still contacting me and making me appointments and threatening to mandate me to attend even though I no longer have work requirements or a Work Coach(I get the Carer Element). I have notified Restart…
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Quick PIP Question
Hello, I sent my PIP review form back in September 2024, I understand that they are backlogged, my award is due to end around the April 3rd 2025, I've read that they tend to send you an extension letter 35 days before it's due to end, is that correct because I've not received anything other than 2 texts saying they've…
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Pip review
Hi Not sure if anyone can help partner has had a text to say review complete and a decision will arrive within 2 weeks Then I rang the helpline to be told new amount for next payment so thinking he has had his award increased Then I sign onto gov website to ask for statement of entitlement which shows same amount that he's…
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Millions of Warm Home Discount letters being sent – how to tell if yours is genuine
Millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales will soon receive a letter from the Government confirming their eligibility for the £150 Warm Home Discount. But sadly this inevitably means scammers will be taking advantage of it. Here's what you need to know to make sure your letter is genuine... Read the full story:…
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AET
Will a single childless person earning £955.00 per month working 18 hours a week and getting £440.00 UC towards housing costs be left alone by the work coach as they earn over the AET threshold?
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Backdated Pip Review
Hi hope someone has some insight into this. My adult son had to fill in a pip review form a few months ago. Eventually got a letter around a week and half ago saying his award has been increased to add mobility which is around 28 ish a week. It said in the letter that she was putting award back to June 9th 2025 (or words…
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ESA50 Query - updated
Hi all As per my other thread, I applied for New Style ESA online. This is a different topic really, so started a new thread, and it's a basic question. As per below, I was meant to be contacted by 16 August, which passed two weeks ago. I followed all the instructions, had to send in my fit note via snail mail as the…
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PIP - Appeal awarded me Daily Living/Enhanced Mobility 6 months ago, reassessment took it all away
Hi all, I applied for PIP back in 2022 due to Dyspraxia. Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD and severe anxiety and depression. I was awarded enhanced mobility due to not going out without my partner and the anxiety/depression - but I got nothing for my other conditions/daily living at all. I asked for a mandatory…
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Students & Universal Credit
Hello, Are there any circumstances in which students are eligible for universal credit? Single, full-time postgraduate student, receiving PIP & works few hours (can’t work more due to disability). Pays rent for flat. Receiving the government’s postgraduate loan. Thanks for any advice.
