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PIP - How long after receiving confirmation that they have all info. does it take for decision?
I had a telephone assessment on Aug 8th and had been patiently awaiting a decision. I received a letter on Friday (Aug 30th) saying they have all the information the need to make a decision....how long does it currently take for a decision to be made and communication sent with details? I have also heard that you can ask…
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JSA - supply teacher not wanting to teach
Hi. I am in a bit of dilemma. I have been a supply teacher for the last few years but don't want to do it any more. I am worn out, fed up of being hurt - as I specialise in SEND and constantly been put in a behaviour class. I am aware I could teach in mainstream but quite honestly after 32 years of teaching I have had…
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Child DLA
Hi, My child is turning 16 in Oct. I received a letter stating I will need to call PIP when he reaches 16 to start the claim. I am correct in saying DLA payments will continue until DWP has made a decision on the claim? Thanks
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Money from house sale and how long it should last
If a pensioner couple were to sell their property, move into sheltered accommodation (which they pay fully for) and give away most of the profit from their house sale to their children in order to help them in life.....the question is how long would the authorities expect this money to last? As an example: Say the profit…
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NHS dentistry & UC for self employed
Hi, I am self employed and coning to the end of my first year so am still entitled to UC in months when my income is low. I last received a UC payment in July and have exceeded the income threshold for the last 2 months. I have lost a tooth crown and have been unable to get a clear answer as to whether I can get the…
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SSP
Hi, I’ve been off sick from work since mid April, I’ve been on full pay and my manager said I get SSP too. I’ve looked back at my payslips and I’ve only got 1 payment of SSP for £100.08 in last months wages. This is not what I understood I would get?
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Council Tax discount at risk?
I'm just coming to terms with knowing I wont be receiving the Winter Fuel Allowance this year. There now appear to be murmurings that the 25% discount for single Council Tax payers may be in jeopardy. Worrying.
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High Interest Child Benefit charge
Over last 10 years, husbands salary has fluctuated between £48k and £60k, therefore we have submitted a self assessment each year and paid back either part or all of the Child Benefit. It’s a drag, and I always worry that I’ll make a mistake but so far, so good. Last year I stopped claiming before April and glad I did as…
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Universal credit, disability and cash gift
A disabled relative on universal credit recently inherited a house. The house is unsuitable for her to live in because of her disability and a more suitable one would cost approximately 40-80K more. Would she be able to accept this as a cash gift as it would only be used to buy a suitable home , nothing else?
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Is there a way of finding out if UC50 form was received?
Just wondering if theres any way of finding out if the UC50 form we sent back has been recieved or not? We didn't send it recorded and as its been 4 weeks they will have received it now so just to ease my other halves mind it would be good to know if they have or not? Thanks
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Old style of ESA carers and pip advice needed please
Hi, I'm on old style ESA in the support group as a couple. My partner claims carers allowance and i lose £81 odd each week from the ESA payment. I have enhanced pip for daily living and mobility She has standard daily living she's only just been awarded it last week. No mobility Am I right in thinking she should cancel her…
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Receiving Inheritance whilst on Universal Credit
I am likely to receive around £20K inheritance next year. This will take me over the £16K threshold for savings, although I am confused with advise on this. Some places I read if inheritance is over £16K the UC case is closed and in other cases it relates to capital totalling £16K + means the UC case is closed. Issue is, I…
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New esa decision timings
I had my assessment over the phone in July . I am continuing to supply fit notes but my gp has today asked to reassess me with a view to getting me back to work. How long does the decision take to get communicated . Plus what happens if my gp does not give me a fit note . I have been receiving fit notes since November last…
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Permitted work on UC or similar for a partner?
Ok, current situation. Wife is disabled, I have physical and mental health issues. I am my wife's carer. We claim ESA, she is the main claimant. For 5 years I got nothing towards my pension, despite being told I would, because apparently that's not paid to the partner. I became her carer, it is now paid in. My wife was…
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Universial Credit and University
I'm on universial credit and working part time as a Cleaner and self employed,but l would like to go to uni fulltime so l can get better jobs in future and leave my part time job but continue self employment .l also have one child. Would l get santioned if l leave my part time job
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ESA + HB moving HA to a different area - when to apply for UC?
Hi, We (My wife and I) are in the process of looking for a mutual exchange (just done viewings and everything looks like we will be moving) I am on ESA income related support group and have PiP (both care and mobility) also claiming HB. As i understand i will need to make a claim for UC as am unable to make a new housing…
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AET for UC single person gross pay reduced due to pension contributions
I'm in a situation where I've always earnt over the AET threshold but since the higher figure of 892 was introduced I've been called into the job center for work commitment reviews saying I need to earn more. My salaried gross pay is £921 every month. I pay zero tax and NI. I do pay £50 which is 5.43% into a company LGPS…
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Universal credit new claim - We will call you
Hi all.My wife and I just made a joint claim for UC and my wife's ID was confirmed online but then for me before I got a chance to answer the questions it said "we will call you" in the next 2 or 3 days.Has anyone else had that happen and what did they ask you when you called? How long did it take for someone to phone you…
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Starting to invest while on Universal Credit?
Hi, I'm looking to start investing shortly. I seek to build multiple income streams so I can move abroad and be financially free. I aim to open a separate investment account which I can use exclusively for investing a bit of money each month into bonds, shares and more through platforms like Trading 212. I'm thinking…
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Can I lose my ADP (or lower the length of award) by asking for a MR?
Many years I was on DLA then PIP and now it's ADP (I'm in Scotland). And over the years, every time I have had to go to tribunal. A while back, my PIP changed to ADP. Then in December or Janurary of this year, I was told my award was away to run out and I was sent forms to fill in by the end of Feburary. CA helped me. Last…
