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Small Pot Lump Sum - Impact on Pension Credit and Housing Benefit (Income / Capital)
Afternoon, I am trying to help my mother in law with a decision on whether to accept a on-off lump sum (small pot) from a pension that was transferred to her after my father in law died. She has explained her worries to me and I have read up as best I can, but just hoping for some feedback from others on whether I am…
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High income child care benefit help
I am seperated from my daughter’s father a few years back and he has her 3 nights a week and pays maintenance. I have been claiming the child benefit since she was born. Last year me and my new partner moved in together. We’ve had a letter to fill out self assessment saying that as he earns over the threshold . As the…
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Guide: How to make PIP contact you with email only - no letters, no calls, no face-to-face
I have just successfully got the DWP to promise that they will contact me by email only. That means no letters, no phonecalls, and no face-to-face assessments. If your disabilities mean that you can't take phonecalls or have any other difficulties with the communication PIP usually uses, email the address…
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Migrating from ESA to UC. Fit note
This is regarding migrating from ESA to UC. Fit note My partner is registered disabled and her migration to UC went fine. No problem. Also, I have multiple health issues and claim P.I.P. However, we were made to make joint claim, meaning I had to be part of my partner's UC even though I wanted nothing from them. Our…
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Benefits conundrum.....
So an ex-workmate contacted me, he is not tech savvy...... He and his wife are both losing thier part time jobs and he tried to calculate what, if any, benefits he might get He tried once and got a figure then realised he claimed only as single He tried again including his wife The 2nd result was lower (as a couple) than…
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Property abroad and universal credit
My brother and I inherited a property in Hungary a few years ago. This year, I put it on the market to try to sell it, but it will take a long time because of its location. The property is worth more than £16,000. I need to apply for Universal Credit for the time being and am unfamiliar with the process. My question is:…
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Carers allowance, ISA interest?
Hi, I wonder if someone can give me some advice please? I get carers allowance as a carer for a close family member who is a young person. I inherited some money. I did ring the carers allowance helpline to check whether it would affect carers allowance and they said capital does not affect it. I've locked most of it away…
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Transitional Protection on UC - Help!!
I moved from child tax credits to UC in Jan. Low income household. I was pregnant so very little commitments, husband had some as he is part time. He adhered to all his work commitments. We are home owners and have savings over 16k which we explained were to pay for home repairs. Anyway, suddenly in June our payments were…
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PIP review form questions
I've just received my PIP review form. I've not had to complete one before, and am gathering information on how to compose my answers. Obviously the questions are based on the information given in my current claim, and I'm unsure what to answer where there's been no change. Is it as straightforward as simply writing "no…
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Minimum period to qualify for Universal Credit
Can someone tell me if there is a minimum qualifying period for universal credit. My son applied for UC on 11th November but 3 weeks later he got a job which we reported to UC on 2nd December - his start date. He has been told by the UC team that he is not entitled to anything because no statement was created before he…
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DLA to Pip appointee letter
Son currently gets DLA will be 16 in April. Have received a letter from DWP and a form to fill in to become appointee. The form asks reasons why I need to be appointee for child what do I write his diagnosis? The box is not really big Thanks
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Claiming Universal Credit eligibility if you invest savings in a workplace pension
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me. I'm a single parent working full time (AVG earnings - 28k PA). Two children - one at university (20) and one at school (16). I live in hosing assocation and rent is 135 per week. In September of this year my universal credit claim was closed because I received a pension lump sum (11k…
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DLA back payment and UC question
Good morning, I woke up this morning to a large payment from DLA (we’ve been waiting 19+ weeks and although I’m not sure of the rates) but wanted to ask if this back pay contributes to my UC capital please? It’s child DLA if that makes a difference. I’ll also need to ask for UC to back pay the disability element but I’m…
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Is Carers allowance for me really only £50 a week? (couple on UC)
So I've been looking at my breakdown since we moved to UC, with me being my wifes carer, and noticed that we have £358 a month because I am a carer. Which seems odd. My CA gets paid separately, I get that, but i neve thought of it as being something to be deducted from my UC. Then I looked at the UC breakdown, to see where…
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How to claim ESA
Provided someone who is self employed has sufficient NICs, how do they go about claiming ESA?In the first instance do they get a sick note from their GP? Then complete a claim form?
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Will Applying for Attendance Allowance affect Other Benefits
Currently I receive Basic State Pension and Pension Credit along with Carers Credit. I've been told I should apply for Attendance Allowance as too have complex needs. Can anyone say if receiving the lower or higher amount of Attendance Allowance will stop me getting Pension Credit? I'm just so very confused. Thank you.
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Paying debts using pension but will benefits be stopped
Hello, I am looking for advice again please. I receive contributory ESA in the support group with a little bit of income related ESA, Disability Living Allowance, housing benefit, and a small monthly occupational pension. From next year I can take my full occupational pension. I am £13000 in debt. I will be entitled to…
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Tax Credits Migration to UC
We have received our migration letter. I have some questions which I can't seem to find any definite answers to, if anyone can help? 1) We currently have NHS TC exemption certificates. Am I correct in thinking that these end on the date we apply for UC? But that we won't know if we are eligible for free healthcare until…
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When capital is treated as income for UC purposes. UC reg 46 (3)
Hi everyone, I'm new to UC and this forum, and would appreciate your thoughts and comments. My partner & I recently migrated to UC from WTC, so we have a transitional capital disregard for 12 assessment periods. I have a cash ISA where interest is paid daily into the account. ADM Chapter H5: unearned income, H5100 says Any…
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Housing Benefit Appeal
On 1 August 2024, I lodged a late appeal regarding a Housing Benefit decision. I sent this by Royal Mail, signed for on delivery. I have documentatry proof that it was delivered on 2 August. However, I have had no communication from Glasgow City Council regarding this appeal. Is a four-month delay in dealing with a Housing…
