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(Armed Forces) War Pension ALSO
Hi Does anyone know if Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation is still paid when a War Pensioner reaches the age of 65 and beyond or does it stop at 65 when Age Allowance is paid? Logic says it stops but I have a feeling it may not because WPs are not always logical with all the changes over the years to legislation…
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High Income Child Benefit Charge
Hi, I changed jobs in June 2023 to one that came with a significant salary increase. As a result, for Tax Year 2023-2024 I have earned over the threshold for the HICBC. My total taxable income was about £54k. My wife (who claims the CB) earns under the £50k threshold for 2023-2024. I only realised this week and have…
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Tax free childcare Scotland end date
Have I been told right? The tax free childcare ends 1st Sept after 11th birthday, regardless of where I live in the UK? We are in Scotland which uses school age from March-Feb rather than Sept-Aug. So despite being 11years old we are only just entering our final Primary school year. The finish date of 1st Sept also means…
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UC migration Support group ESA but fit note requested.?
Hi allWe just applied for UC after a migration letter and due our first UC payment on Oct 5th.However, I just got a note on my journal saying the attached picture. I receive ESA support group Contribution based. However I have heard of people in the support group being asked to provide fit notes when the migrate over to…
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Child tax credit
My friend received a letter asking for their earnings from 2009 2010 in case they are due money back - with a further letter coming in May both of his children would have been over 18 in 2009. Last received child tax credit in 2007 and requested it stop before - can’t recall if this was formerly requested or verbally. The…
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Migration to UC. Self-Employed and the 'Minimum Income Floor'
Sorted now. Thank you. Deleted for privacy.
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT: COMMITMENT TO LOOK FOR WORK
My friend is currently in receipt of NS ESA. He has completed Form ESA 50. Some time after doing so, he underwent a telephone interview to assess his health with a doctor from the DWP. He is still waiting for a decision from the DWP as to whether he is fit for work or to be included in the WRAG or to be included in the…
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I was unaware pip payments were disregarded as capital
This discussion was created from comments split from: Too much savings!!.
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ESA Application
Hi folks, unfortunately I’ve been off work coming up to a year, fortunately for my I have full pay for a year. This will stop next month and my work have suggested I apply for ESA, they have also given me an insurance to see if I can claim it. When I pay ends next month my company aren’t paying me off but will keep me as…
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Self Employment & UC
Evening All, As I've had conflicting answers, I would be very appreciative if someone here could tell me if I'm eligible for Universal Credit or not. Or any other benefit help. I am over 25, just become self-employed, and currently earning £720 per month. I'm living with my parents, have savings less than £16K, and have no…
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Migration to UC from Legacy Benefits any updated timescales at all ?
Is there any approx date for UC migration at all for my relevant circumstances please ? My partner is of retirement age, has state pension in place now.We are a mixed age couple as I am younger. We are still on legacy benefits. I get ESA and a MIXED amount of Income related and Contributions based and I am in the support…
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Inheritance and UC
I am on UC, i work full time and have a disabled child, i rent. I have inherited 1/3 of my parents property. Probate has just been completed, we putting the house on the market immediately. When do I declare my inheritance to Uc please?
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migrate to UC son leaving full time education
hi,im in the process of migrating to universal credit from esa support group and ctc for my son also that is in 6th form.I should get transitional protection because of SDP but looking ahead when my son leaves education next june/july 2025 will that be classed as a change of circumstance and lose the transitional relief…
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The video below will show you how to apply for Universal Credit.
Is this correct for anyone who's completing the process any tips you can add to help? The video below will show you how to apply for Universal Credit. https://youtu.be/9Q2u64sKnn0?si=p1npRYskhZNiO-78
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Unfair PIP decisions
I applied for PIP due to my mobility problems - osteoarthritis of both hips. I was rejected so appealed and again rejected even though my condition has worsened. The main reason I was rejected is because my mental ability is not impaired by my mobility condition !!! When I questioned this I was told it's protocol. Can't…
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Hb and utility’s included in rent and spare bedroom tax.
I’ve just been shortlisted for a housing association flat- the rent is 690 a month this includes heating water electricity I know the spare bedroom tax is 14% I was wondering what percentage the utilities will be or what I could expect as HB don’t pay this? Regards
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Universal Credit Overpayment
A friend has three jobs. Job A: part time contract but she regularly works varying amounts of overtime and claims some expenses which are paid with her salary. Job B: Ad-hoc shifts when a local pub hosts functions. Varies between about £100-£300 a month. Job C: self employed business selling hand made jewellery. Again…
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Universal Credit, Separation and Capital
Possible situation ahead I need advice on: - Married couple in receipt of Universal Credit including LCWRA (me) and Carer Element (her) plus help towards housing costs (maintenance fees) - Jointly own our leasehold flat - Separation being considered and it is possible we will soon declare informal separation - Intention is…
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PIP medical condition further deteriorated
I asked a similar question last year,has the change of circumstances procedure changed at all as My condition has further deteriorated and the suitable descriptors would give me an extra points to receive enhanced daily.But;is there any way to achieve this without a full reassessment,where I could in theory lose…
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New-style (contributions based) ESA, losing job and getting holiday pay
Permanent PAYE job with monthly pay. Been off work sick continuously since August 2023. New-style (contributions-based) ESA claim started 15 April 2024 when SSP ended; I'm in the Support Group. I'll imminently be dismissed on capability grounds and will get a lump-sum payment for accrued holiday. I'll declare these facts…
