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PIP payment
Hello, I already claim PIP and under review at the moment. I am wondering if when i possibly after review they decide to reject me, if i appeal will i still get paid please, does anyone know?
Working tax credits
Hi I am just wondering is Working Tax Credits paid in advance or arrears?
Currently on sick from work sick pay
I’m just after a little help. I am currently on the sick from work having worked for 30 years now I find myself needing a little time off. I only receive 100 per week can I claim anything else o have no idea how your meant to pay your bills on that. I have one child 15
Simple understanding of managed migration please
Hi,not too sure what I am actually asking so please bear with me.i am a 65 year old self employed mechanic and have been for the last 45 years.my health started to go downhill for the last 6 years and i was on tax credits,18 months ago it had got to a point where i claimed pip and was awarded enhanced on both,my wife gets…
Cost of living payment
I would just to know if anyone could tell me if i should beeligible for the £299 cost of living payment. I received a universal credit payment on the 13th November but I haven't received a text to say I'll receive the payment
New style ESA tax
I wondered how new style ESA is taxed? I am still receiving half contractual sick pay so am applying for new style ESA in addition to this as my SSP is ending. Is ESA taxed through my payroll, or do I have to pay it back to DWP? Very confused. Want to avoid a tax bill when I no longer need ESA as I only envisage needing it…
Warm Home Discount Checker
For people such as myself who have yet to hear about whether the person is eligible for the Warm Home Discount, I've just looked and the Warm Home Discount checker tool is now working.https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-for-warm-home-discount
UC or New Style ESA?
Is Universal Credit or new style ESA better? I understand ESA allows you to continue your NI contributions whereas UC doesn't. I understand ESA is taxed but UC isn't. However, I am still receiving half contractual sick pay for which I am paying NI contributions so not sure whether I need this extra 'bonus' with ESA.
Warm home discount 2024
2024. Received this automatically before even in 2023. No letter this year so rang helpline. They were not helpful. Took same information over and over again. Eventually told to supply proof of housing benefit in writing. Wrote with proof still no letter. Rang again told proof not accepted. Told write again. Did that with…
UC/And second house.
A person separated from husband is living in a house owned solely by the husband only. Husband also owns a second property which he let's. I know the husband will not be entitled to any UC as he has capital from 2 propertys which he owns. What about the lady she does not own anything will she be entitled to UC?
UC do bank statements need name/address
Hi all Just wondering when sending bank statements to UC do they have to have your name and address on them? Just I'm with Nationwide and its a huge hassle to get them as online it doesn't let you print them with your name and address and can't take screen shots anyway. Only option is print the statement but it just shows…
Confused by HI Child Benefot Rules
Hi people I'm a bit confused by the blurb on the .gov site about the HI Child Benefit rules.... Currently I have an income of 12k and 48k.... Out of the 48k I contribute 240pm in pension contribution (I excluded the employer contribution), 2880 per annum. Does this then make my incom for CB purpose 45120? So 45120+12000=…
INVESTIGATING OFFICER
Hi Am new to this, but just have one question? Can you find out who the investigating officer is on my new 6 year old overpayment claim from DWP?
Salary of £70k- should I even register for Child Benefit?
As per title. I’m trying to understand 2 aspects: - would registering fill in the gap when on unpaid maternity leave? - wouldnt the child otherwise not receive their NI when they turn 16? Background: My situation is a bit unusual, as my salary base is £70k (salary sacrifice of 13%) and on top of it I get RSUs. From…
specified adult childcare credits - delays in processing (rant!)
My wife has been claiming specified adult childcare credits for a few years now since she took early retirement to look after our 3 grandkids (started as just the 1!) and has been claiming specified adult childcare credits for that time with no processing issues. Claims are always put in at the beginning of November and…
Should we go for New style JSA or Universal Credit?
Hi All, Unfortunately, my wife and I are both out of work - my wife's work contract ended a few months ago and I was made redundant around the same time. We made the mistake of not applying for JSA/UC earlier as I thought I'd be able to land something quickly & I wasn't sure if I'd be eligible and now we can't back date…
Redundant but a company director - JSA or Universal credit
Hey all. This is my first post here and also the first time i am being forced to take benefits, i dont like it at all, but also im very confused. Theoretically, my situation doesn't look as grim as for some other people, but - considering that the job market is terrible at the moment - it may quickly and uncontrollably…
Uc and inherited house, own half other owner buying out.
I have just inherited 50% of a house. My brother got the other 50% but he plans to buy me out in time. I am not charging rent. My partner is a carer to our eldest child who is sen and unable to work at the moment. I work full time. Currently on tax credits but will be moved to universal credit at some point soon. Would…
Does adding 1 kid increase UC "housing" by £100 & reduce "earnings deduction" by £200?
I ran various [partner/kid/income] combinations & scenarios in DWP-endorsed calculators like benefits-calculator.turn2us, and for household incomes below ~£30k the difference between registering 1 kid vs. 0 kid seems to always be £315 (child element) + ~£100 (more housing) + ~£200 (less earnings deduction) = ~£623. Yet I…
Child benefit
Hi I have a 17 year old in education at the moment. The college is very supportive but due to additional needs they may have to withdraw as it's overwhelming. I know that child benefit will stop but have read that it stops at different points depending on which quarter of the year you are in. Also if you sign up with local…

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