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ADP - change in award
Hi all, I was awarded high rate for care component and standard for mobility in June this year. I suffer from Fibromyalgia. I appealed in July to ask them to review the mobility part as I feel I need this due to my condition. I spoke to a gentleman over the phone and asked if he could assist me. I did ask him when speaking…
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can you have a tennant on UC LCWRA?
Hi I'm looking to move and I saw a bungalow that has an attatched 1 bedroom flat to rent out. Is it it possible to have a tenant on LCWRA? The rent from it would most likely bne about £600 a month,
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Tax Credits to UC migration
Hi My husband and myself are currently on working/child tax credits, we got our migration letter to transfer to UC by 4th September so I'm just online now trying to do this and I'm abit confused by a few things and more than abit anxious so wondering if anyone could help. My husband is self employed we have his accounts…
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JSA entitlement - Less earned income disregard?
I was recently made redundant. I've completed an estimation form on entitledto which says I am eligible for both universal credit and new jsa but bemused by the fact it states I'm entitled to jsa @ £90 per week, however it due to "Less earned income disregard" it's reduced to £3 p/w. My understanding was it isn't means…
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Uc how long to sort underpayment issues?
I got my 1st uc payment this month (migrated from tax credits) and it was a lot less than it should have been. It’s been about 3 weeks and it’s still not sorted. It’s taken them nearly 2 weeks to verify ds information as despite the fact I can see it on my claim they said it wasn’t showing their end so had to do a change…
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TP on UC and a new heath assesment if on ESA?
Hi all, We got our migration letter last week. So yesterday switched over UC. If someone is in the support group of ESA contribution based I was told that you are automatically switched over and you don't need to be assessed to get ESA on UC. But on the UC page it says "HealthYou said your health affects you at work or…
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SSP
Hi I've tried to find this out but confused myself. I am being advised by my doctor to take a period of reduced working hours due to current illhealth. I won't get paid by my work for any hours I don't work as sickly was already used up. If for example I do half my hours a week and then the rest is non working how would…
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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…
