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Universal Credit Managed Migration - I'm on the sick but they want me to work
I received the letter about legacy benefits ending and that I have to sign on to Universal Credit via managed migration a few weeks ago. I have been on Income Support and then ESA for the better part of 20 years (since 2005) because I've been on mental health medication, but in that time I have been volunteering at charity…
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Warm Home Discount 2025/2026, check whos name is on your electricity bill.
The qualifying rules for the 2025 Warm Home Discount have changed from the 2024 rules- the property size/age rules have been scrapped so more will qualify this year than last year. The Government have this week issued a Press Release reminding people in receipt of Income Related (means tested) benefits to check that they…
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DWP old overpayment and state pension
Hi folks In a nutshell, I have an DWP Income support overpayment from several years ago. I have been unable to afford to repay the amount, but understand they are able to take any overpayment from State pension when you are due to receive it, is this correct? and generally do they take a large amount from the pension? I…
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Cold Weather Payments Checker
Hello, I have just checked my postcode & I am going to get a £25 cold weather payment. Put your postcode in & see if you will be too: https://coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/search-results.php
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PIP Reassessment Time Scales
Hello, I was awarded PIP from 2021 until 2027 review after 17th March 2026. Is this still a realistic time scale? If not how long should I leave it before contacting them because I know that with PIP it does stop if you haven't been reassessed or are going through the reassessment process. Thank You
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Automatic Conversion of Legacy CB ESA to NS ESA.
'Old Style' CB ESA apparently no longer exists and existing awards have already been converted to 'New Style' ESA.Whilst most people who had Legacy 'CB Only' ESA will not really notice the difference what it does mean is that if their circumstances change then they can now no longer get any IR ESA (the premiums) added to…
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Universal credit and side hustle
Hi, I’m finding it difficult to find the answers so hoping someone can help here ! My husband and I ( with 3 kids) both work but receive UC to top up our income. I have a hobby/ passion which I would like to turn into a side hustle and if it works out well one day a full on income - growing and selling flowers. As with…
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UC AP How to calculate??
So much confusion over this. It states online to calculate on the last day of your assesment period the total amount of money in all accounts, then deduct PIP, DLA, any wages and the UC payment itself. That leaves you with the capital because all the benefits, wages etc are income in tge current month it was payed in and…
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Granddaughter child benefit
Hi my granddaughter lives with me and I'm a pensioner but her mum is still getting the child benefit. How can I receive the child benefit
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Child benefit divorce finances
Hi, my husband and I are separating, he is the sole earner and high rate tax payer, I manage the teenagers (one home Ed) so I can’t and haven’t needed to work in some years! We have a joint mortgage and bank account and we don’t currently collect any benefits, including child benefit (we now realise this has been a mistake…
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Child benefit without me knowing
Hi all, Apologies if this has been discussed but couldn't see a thread on it. In our household there has been discussions with my partner for years regarding child benefit, she is really struggling to understand how it works. According to online, we are not entitled to it due to my salary in the £80-90k range which it has…
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No notification received yet about Winter Fuel Allowance
Apparently letters were supposed to go out to State Pensioners in Oct/Nov notifying them of upcoming WFA. I was receiving it no problem before (except last year) now I am having a bit of a panic as I haven’t heard from DWP. I am on State Pension only no extra personal pensions. Anyone else experiencing a delay?
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Universal Credit Review Frequency
I am appointee for my Adult Son who is in receipt of Universal Credit. He had a review which was completed in October 2024. He now has a message on his journal for another review already, which isn't an issue but as his UC is paid into my account they wanted my bank statements last time even though I don't claim any…
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UC what is a household for the purpose of savings?
My sister and father live together. My father has over £16k of savings. My sister has none. If my sister claims for UC will they make a deduction to her payment for the savings my father has?
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UC Fit Note WCA
My father has been on long-term income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and my mother has been his full-time carer (unofficially) ever since I was a child (20+ years). By unofficially I mean she currently doesn't qualify for carers allowance, my father has made a PIP application back in October so is awaiting…
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UC and SMI for urgent house repairs
I've just begun a new UC start up period as a self employed person. Last month I earned too much for any UC payment, but this month my earnings in that business are 0 (I have some modest earnings from another self employed business). I've just had a few domestic crises hit at once - burgled, a rat in the house, Thames…
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HIBC charge
I would like to opt out of Child Benefit payments for the next tax year, which starts this April. The online form asks this question: 'When do you want to opt out of receiving Child Benefit payment? Date must be today or a future date.' Should I enter 6 April 2026 which is the first day of the next tax year? I want to…
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UC Agent Closed Claim For No Reason - Help Needed!
Hi all, My Universal Credit claim was closed last week out of the blue, because the agent incorrectly marked me as being in full time education, when I am not — I’m attending a short, part-time up-skilling course which is a few days a month for 3 months (9 days) for my area of work. I am currently in work, but it is…
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UC - Letting them know a seperate Income from family member
Afternoon Folks. Recently got Guardianship for my Oldest, (18F, Not working, Not Education) We have spoken about it with Solicitor and our Social Worker, and have asked that my Daughter contributes to the household, which both agreed she should, and we came to a figure of £230 per month. Covers, Food, Council Tax,…
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UC/ID Verify
Have done application for UC Online. for Son I am appointee. In the to do list it says we need to verify your ID we will call you in 2 to 3 days. I have tried to verify ID online but have not been successful as 2 forms of ID are required i only have 1. Now there is a message in the journal saying ID verified but in the to…
