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Had my PIP appeal hearing today, feeling really confused and disheartened
Hi :) I claimed for PIP back in 2022 due to Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder that I’ve had since I was a young child, along with depression and anxiety. My dyspraxia and SPD generally cause me issues that fall under the care component- I cannot use cutlery properly, cannot use kitchen appliances due to my…
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PIP Changes
I need to know if i will lose my pip when iv just won on the 17th in the pip tribunal, Will i be effected? I scored 4 in "Preparing food" and 4 "Engaging with other people face to face" I'm so confused...
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Acsess to work assessment
Hi all Its been months since I applied for acsess to work on tbe grounds of my deafness making it difficult to get to work along with transport link being poor. I travel to work via a metro but it's being so poor lately that ether the system or the train always seems to have a problem. I am unable to understand the tangy…
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New PIP rules - what to do?
So here we go again, new Government, different colour and regressive changes to punish the disabled!! My situation and what to do for the best? In June 2016 I received an ongoing award with light touch review after 10 years, so due in June 2026. I was awarded Low care and standard mobility. I thought about a MR at the time…
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esa to universal migration over £16000 savings
hi after some advice changed our esa over to universal credit we know we have done wrong so we kind to us i have a rare leukemia we are a couple that was on esa, housing benefit, council tax benefit & p.i p when i clicked on savings i clicked £16000 but in february we had £26000 i bought a new car for £7500 we needed a…
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How will it affect my UC payments?
I have posted previously about receiving a pilon payment after resigning my job to be a carer for my daughter. Thanks for previous info, but they are different as I'm not paying tax (under threshold for the year) I was lead to believe I would pay it and then get it back later. Anyway I am very worried going forward about…
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PIP Mandatory Reconsideration help please.
I have a relative who put in a claim for PIP in November last year. He had his support worker fill in the forms for him as he cannot write legibly. He then has his assessment done on the phone. When this was done I was present with him as well as his support worker so heard everything that was said. He has a list of…
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LCWRA & Studying
Hi all, I've been finding the information online about this topic rather confused. I'm currently in receipt of LCWRA (but not PIP). I want to be prepared for when LCWRA is scrapped and have thought about studying to become a driving instructor, by having advanced driving lessons, most likely once per week. I do not believe…
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Council Tax and moving to new area
We have been lucky enough to be able sign a new rental contract the other side of the country to us, in secure housing. ( Which we are very grateful for) We are still living at the current rental address and paying all bills as normal, as this has been sprung on us. Literally viewed this week and signed that day. We have…
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New benefit cuts (how to find out if I lose PIP)
I've seen that people will be losing PIP due to changes planned, is there any way to find out if I will lose mine? Is it to do with how many points you have?
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Help! What will happen with UC PILON payment
I have posted previously about receiving a pilon payment after resigning my job to be a carer for my daughter. Thanks for previous info, but they are different as I'm not paying tax (under threshold for the year) I was lead to believe I would pay it and then get it back later. Anyway I am very worried going forward about…
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Universal Credit and savings
Hello, When declaring any savings over £6K do you have to declare money that is for bills? My assement ends on the 15th of every month. So on the 15th do I need to declare everything in my bank if it comes to over £6K even if say £500 is to bills or can I exclude any money for bills? I have no problem declaring any money…
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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…
