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Universal credit migration- how can I give housing proof I don’t have?
Hello! I’d really appreciate some help from you wise folk! I’m migrating over to UC from tax credits and housing benefit. After sending all the proof I was asked for, I saw my first payment is only for standard allowance and nothing for housing. I queried this and got this reply in my journal: “The evidence of your housing…
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Got my PIP call this afternoon; engaging face to face.
I just saw this on the PIP Infor website: Relevance of ESA case law on social engagement to PIP activity 9 / engaging socially does not require an ability to establish and develop friendships I thought that because I cannot have a relationship with anyone, that would go in my favour but it seems not?
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Help with finding a home
Hi, can anyone help?! My home is sold subject to contract due to a separation. On completion I will have around £50000. I have applied to shared ownership and although my deposit is good I don't earn enough to qualify for the mortgage. I can qualify once I claim universal credit but can't claim this until I have less than…
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UC carers element and PIP query.
Hi all, I have a joint claim UC with my partner who gets PIP. I am her main carer so we get the carers element on our claim. My question is, if I myself was also to be eligible for PIP and were awarded, would this effect the carer element of UC. I still care for my partner since her condition is worse than mine. Thanks for…
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Registering Business & Shared Paternity Leave
Hello, I currently work in the NHS. Myself and my partner are both going to be sharing shared parental leave. I'm intending in remaining in this job, however, I am additionally wanting to do some work for myself on the side in a field I really love as I now have picked up the relevant qualifications. I am anticipating…
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Will i be entitled to any help?
Hi everyone, i just wanted to find out if anyone has been in the same boat as me or can give me some information. me and my partner both regularly worked 35+ hours a week up until the last couple of months. My wife is currently pregnant so hours have been reduced and my work place is downsizing which means extra hours have…
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Universal credit and mesher orders
Hello. I hope someone can help. I claim Universal Credit (LCWRA) and am in the middle of a divorce. The plan was to place a mesher order on the house for the next few years until our child leaves school. At the moment the house as classed as capital for me because my name’s still on the mortgage and I’m not living there.…
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Carers allowance and paying into pension directly.
Can someone who is doing this let me know the process please. Rather than have the money taken from my salary directly, I will be making contributions into my own pension scheme to stay under the carers threshold. I understand I need to record the payments and show statements, but how often do I need to do this and how…
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Calculating pension credit
I'm interested to know how the pension credit and pension savings credit is calculated. I know there are online calculators, but I'm looking for something that tells me what the calculations are. Can anyone help please?
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DWP Motability car scheme advice
I have been on PIP for a few years and have just found out about the Motability car scheme and just wanted some advice please as am a little confused after looking at the website. I can not drive due to my illness and am claiming PIP and ESA so as i get PIP higher rate motability could i apply? because i can not drive…
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Deducting SIPP contributions from earned income for UC
Has anyone actually succeeded in getting the DWP to deduct their SIPP contributions from their earned income, for the purpose of working out their entitlement to UC? A case manager at UC has told us that only pension contributions that are taken directly from wages can be deducted. It would seem that the UC system was set…
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PIP Review getting in a flap!
Hi everyone, hope you're well. I've been asked to complete a PIP review form after 3 years. I qualified for basic daily living and basic mobility. I have enduring MH and some moderate joint issues. I'm just getting in a flap about the approach to take as things are really quite similar, with some to be expected…
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First universal payment has left me short
Hey all. My wife and I were forced over to universal credit from some legacy benefits. Today we were told how much we will recieve (this is our first payment) . Adding today's amount with the rest of our benefits we are about £230 worse off this month. This is our first payment which from what I understand covers our…
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Hospital travel costs advice
I have to go to a hospital which we have to get a train and i claim ESA and PIP so know i can get my travel costs back. But my wife claims Carers allowance as she cares for me so can we get hers back as well?
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NS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ALLOWANCE: WORK RELATED ACTIVITY GROUP
I wonder if anyone could clarify an aspect regarding the Work Related Activity Group in the context of NS ESA. I understand that an award of being placed in this group lasts for one year. What happens once the year is up: is the claimant automatically passed fit for work, or do they undergo another Work Capability Test by…
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Sold house what can I do?
I sold my home to pay off debts. The property I was buying to move into has fallen through I can't do anything as it was a long stop completion so I soon won't have anywhere to live. I receive PIP and ESA and the sum of money will put me over 16k cutoff for savings. I know I have to inform the dwp. Am I allowed to use part…
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How long to hear back for a child benefit claim?
My partner and I both earn just below the £60k tapered threshold for claiming child benefit, we had a baby on 27th May this year and I completed the online child benefit application on 21st June. When I completed the application a message appears stating you WILL receive a response within 28 days... So 19th July I log-in…
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PIP renewal back payment.
My health has deteriorated since my claim to PIP. I currently get Mobility Enhanced only. I’ve sent off my renewal with the assistance of an advisor and advocate. I put my renewal in with my medical evidence last August. If I were to get Care component of PIP at any rate is it back dated to my renewal date back in August?…
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Inheritance and UC
My friend's father passed away without a will and the money is due to go to his mother who was estranged from his father. She intends to give him the money. My Friend is on Full PIP, UC and LCWRA. What is the best way for this money to be passed to him without affecting his benefits? The inheritance is circa 25k which I…
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PIP Tribunal Wait Times
Hi, I know the official info from HMCTS on wait time is a minimum of 6 months. But I'm wondering how long people are waiting in reality? I know I won't get any firm answers here obviously, but just curious. Particularly anyone from North Tyneside or more widely, the North East of England. Thanks in advance :)
