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DWP compliance review
I claim universal credit after a separation. I have recently been pulled up for a compliance review with DWP due to a “tip off from a member of the public” of my proceeds from the sale of my family home, owned jointly with my ex. Only my ex and his partner would have known the financial information that was provided in the…
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So much worse off when tax credit ends and UC starts
As the title says don't know how we will cope when tax credit ends. Are situation won't change but because of the way UC label's are income differently to tax credit, we are going to be about £550 a month worse off. Tough times ahead even thou nothing my end has changed.
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New style ESA with UC
Hi, I had to migrate from ESA to UC, but now find myself receiving both. Is it possible to be on just one or the other? So I have been on ESA for about 6 years. I was in support group for some of it and got placed in the work activity group for a couple of years although couldn't work, then at the last medical was put back…
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PIP 2016 Law Change
I got a letter from the DWP regarding this, letter somewhat vague just mentioning law change in 2016 and how I might be eligible for more points or words to that effect. I am aware those claims that went to tribunal are not eligible. I switched from DLA to PIP in 2016, this went to tribunal early 2017 but I didn’t win. I…
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Universal credit/state pension
Hi, please can anyone advise, my partner claimed child benefit from 1999 onwards but because ni numbers where not on records kept by child benefit in these years they are now saying there is no record if this so he has lost ni contributions for 11 years, he gets his state pension in may 2025 and is not getting full pension…
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Financial assessment (means test) for social care
Hello All, My elderly mother currently has approximately £31,000 in savings which puts her over the threshold of £23,250 for the council to pay towards her health/social care which she now needs due to age/dementia, but she has a mortgage of £37,000, if she pays say £15,000 off her mortgage this will mean her savings will…
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ESA WRAG TO UC MIGRATION QUERIES
Still on old style ESA WRAG rates & aware that I think I will get Transitional Protection on UC until it effectively gets worn away. Have just got UC migration letter. However, as I first got ESA before 03 April 2017 (the day from when new WRAG claimants did not get any extra premium), will that mean that my TP is actually…
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Esa support group to uc
Pleasehelp I am in esa support group don't get and means tested benifits can someone tell me if I'll have to go on to uc thank you I'm so stressed I'm in scotlanf
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can you contact PIP when your illness has become a lot worse, and you are now a pensioner ?
what happens when you are already on the standard rate PIP but am now a pensioner, who has more severe illness diagnosed ?
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Can you claim backdated class 3 NI credits from Child Benefit?
My wife hasn't been employed since the birth of our child 7 years ago and we never registered for child benefit as I was earning over the threshold. It has since come to my attention that my wife has missed out on 7 years of class 3 NI credits by us not being child benefit registered. Does anyone know for sure if we can…
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Mandatory reconsideration
Seeking advice from fellow members who have been through a Mandatory reconsideration. We have received report from DWP (awaiting outcome) but I have concerns over 1 of the activities & it's score. Just preempting in case it is needed. I can fully explain why I think it is wrong. When you have contested. Do you point out…
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Capital allowances if you live now rented home but want to buy a small property within an inheritanc
I’ve been trying to distil this down, and wherever I look, I don’t seem to get a straight answer. It always seems to end up with wright a letter toDWP and the DM is in a good mood, sadly, my experience of decision makers is somewhat tainted by the shocking treatment. My late wife got at their hands suffering MS and motor…
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ESA and pension
For someone getting contribution based ESA I understand there is a limit of £85 per week they can receive in pension before the ESA is reduced. She has a small public-sector pension, paying £120 a month, and has 5 years to go until state-pension age. She has around £15k in a private pension. So £85 x 52 gives a total…
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Can you get NI stamps from ESA, PIP, the USA or anything else?
My wife used to be self employed as a Dog Walker, but had to quit her business about four years ago for health reasons. She has had CFS for over ten years, and it became impossible for her to continue working at that point. She has since been diagnosed with MS as well, so a return to work is unlikely. Prior to stopping,…
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Responding to UC messages
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Beware getting help with your Water Bill
This is long winded, but very important, so don't be put off. Two years ago (2022), I received information from Severn Trent Water about their Big Difference Scheme, and inviting me to apply. I said it was for people who are on benefits or a low income. Now let me say at the outset, I'm a pensioner and only receive the…
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Moving ESA to UC but directed to new style ESA?
We’ve had the letter about moving ESA to UC. Also had the initial appointment (eventually) and ID check. Now we’ve received a letter saying we’ll get New style ESA and UC top up and they’ll be arranging an appointment to sign a commitment, we’ll need a sick note etc etc. Does this sound right? My understanding is that you…
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2nd property occupied by dependent child
Hello so I’ve had a letter from universal Credit telling me basically that they are going to take the capital from a property that I don’t live in into consideration which means I would’ve been overpaid for 12 months on universal credits. However, My then, 1819-year-old daughter was living in the property. We moved down…
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PIP assessment & appointee
Hello, I am writing this on behalf of a friend of mine. They are the appointee for their brother (brother = 43 yrs, learning difficulties & autism, brain damage & stroke). The brother’s PIP review has come round and they have decided he needs a zoom-call assessment (why? Nothing has changed!). Anyway, does both the…
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UC, Self-Employed and 'transitional protection'.
Hi guys. So I'm self employed. And up until recently have been claiming Working Tax Credits as well. Also Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, though the latter two have gradually been reducing over the years almost to zero as my business grows and my income rises. That's fine, it worked quite well. I've now finally…
