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Access to Work: Uber
Hi. I hope someone can answer this for me. I've just been granted an Access to Work grant for taxi travel to work. This is great news, however I'm not quite sure if Uber receipts will be accepted. The lady I spoke to said the cab must be registered with the local authority. As far as I can see, Uber is fine on this point,…
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PIP - Mandatory Reconsideration & Appeals
This one's a bit confusing, but I'll try my best to explain. It involves two PIP claims, for the same person: Claim 1 - Mandatory Reconsideration decision received 17/12/2024 (no award) Claim 2 - Mandatory Reconsideration decision pending Before making the MR for claim 2, I sought advice from Citizens Advise Bureau. It was…
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UC-TE and Unlawful Council Tax
Being discussed on Rightsnet today. A recent High Court Case has ruled It Unlawfully Discriminatory that some councils (with 'banded' CT schemes) have been classing UC TE as 'surplus income' ' which then reduced CTR to zero. It's technical as usual but the ruling should mean that those who had to start paying council tax…
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Universal Credit review asking for specific dated bank statements
I have already provided about 50 statements to my first agent and these were accepted. But for an unknown reason I got a new agent that is demanding that I provide bank statements for Sept 2nd, Oct 2nd and Dec 2nd I have provided the three statements but they are dated 3rd of each month?? But I have been told no, they have…
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Joint UC claim and carers allowance
Good evening all. I have a question on Carers allowance. I have just got married and my wife gets carers allowance. We have a child who is on highest rate for care and mobility. My wife gets 89 a week for being his carer. UC have said because of my earnings my wife will loose the payment. We thought my earning would not…
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Gifted money for a house on uc
Will this affect my single person's uc claim? I'm in private rented accommodation, the rent is going up and even with uc I just can't afford to live after paying rent and bills. I am going to be gifted £550,000 to purchase a house in my name from my mother. I am on uc for rent, children and standard living, when I am…
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Moving from ESA to State Pension - Council Tax Issues
Hi I recently had a thread about moving from ESA to State Pension thank you for the replies and help. My issue at the moment is I have just received a much higher council tax bill for February and March. This is because the council ( Liverpool) have got me down as receiving both ESA and pension. Will this sort itself out…
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Universal Credit - Savings - Financial care assessment for Care
Wow, my son with ASD and moderate learning disability has just turned 18 and now receiving UC. We were advised he wouldn't get the full amount as as were silly parents and saved money for him which he is being penalised for, so our mistake. He has recently undergone a work capability assessment as he cannot work. He now…
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Changing address with HMRC / DWP with no recognised ID =(
Hello, We moved address at the start of November and had informed a lot of the people we needed to of this change beforehand - and obviously some companies after the move.It was easy for me as I am in full time employment and have a full UK driving licence, credit card etc so was able to do a lot of it online after…
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Universal Credit Housing LHA Rate
Currently we live in a privately rented 4-bed property, there are a total of 5 of us (1 couple with 1 child, 2 individuals), the rent is £1750.00. The rent is split equally between us (£437.50 each). In our current situation all bedrooms are occupied. We as a couple get £875.00 housing element through UC (this is our full…
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Council Tax Query - Reduction?
Hi, We are privately renting and currently we are a total of 5 adults (2 married couples) and 1 child living in a 4 bed property, we are all related (family). We (5 adults) are all on the tenancy agreement. However in the next few months 2 adults (1 married couple) will be moving. We will therefore need the tenancy…
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HELP Please, im worried sick.
Hi, I am in the support group on contribution based esa for GAD and depression, i also have ME. I have had a clear out this year and sold some stuff on vinted. Made about £280 which i have spent on vinted! Because I have sold 30 things (31 actually) I have had to do a tax return and I'm now worried sick that it will flag…
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Tell Us Once potential problems
Next week I have to the hardest thing I've ever done in my life and register my wife's death. I'm aware of the Tell Us Once service which is intended to let you make just one declaration that covers all government departments. My problem is my wife's death certificate has three names - her first name, her maiden surname,…
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Restart scheme – questions about job search and signing agreements
I’m about to start the Restart scheme and I’m feeling quite anxious about it. I’ve recently completed my studies with strong results and I have a solid range of skills and practical experience. I’m currently pursuing a specific target role that matches my background, and I’m already actively working on applications and…
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Universal Credit messages
About a month ago, I received a message from UC asking if there was anything they could do to help with my situation; it stated that it was voluntary & that the intention was not to do a review. I didn’t reply. I received an almost identical message yesterday. I’d prefer for things to carry on as they are, however, I’m…
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Trying to close Disability Living Allowance claim
Child was diagnosed with (mild) hearing loss, DLA claim opened/approved a few years ago. Most recent test shows improved hearing, e.g. hearing aids no longer required. Called up to cancel/close DLA claim but was told it needs to go some special department for them to re-evaluate the claim. Got a letter to say it's been…
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DWP RECOVERY FROM ESTATE DEBT MANAGEMENT FOR A PERSON WHO HAS DIED
I received a letter from DWP for the debt management of my deceased mum, who has been dead for nearly 3 years. It was for overpayment of pension credit over two years, 2021 - 2023. She was in a nursing home all this time. Do i have to pay it all back or can i fight the decision. Would really appreciate some help. I have…
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Child trust fund 'missing'
Hi, we're having difficulty finding out if your youngest daughter has a CTF. She was born in Scotland in October 2008, so AFAIK she should have one, her elder sister did. We've twice completed the online HMRC facility, nothing back from them at all (earliest application was 16th January) Is a total lack of response them…
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Funeral Costs (gov.uk get help with funeral cost)
I am posting to see if anybody can offer some advice, perhaps having already been through this process! My daughter died 3 Dec'25, it wasn't unexpected. She was 51 and had been in care for about 5 years. Her partner had run off, perhaps 10 or more years ago. She had no possessions or property. At the time of her death she…
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Financial help caring for elderly parent
Hi. I'm not sure if this is the correct thread, but there's isn't anything that directly works for me. I'm a UK citizen and a PT resident, having lived in Portugal for 5 years. I have a UK Limited Company and pay corporation tax in the UK. I had a bad end to 2025 financially with my business and was ready to rebuild in…
