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UC, AET carers element
Hi, we have an open UC claim. I claim the carers element, my partner was full time employed until last week. (His company is going bust, but he has not been officially told yet, he has been put on short term lay off) This month he has earnt £1250. is this enough for AET, with me unable to work as I am a carer. Thanks in…
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Contacting DWP (ESA)
I only need to update my address Moved 2 weeks ago. Have phoned almost daily. I can get passed security but after that I'm constantly on hold. I've tried phoning at different times. Can I go to the job centre with ID and proof of address and change it that way? (Stil in the same LA so it's still ESA for me and not UC)
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Mixed age couple, husband starting pension & wife starting UC, think we were advised wrong eek!
We spoke to Citizen's Advice back in March as hubby received a letter regarding stopping our IS claim as he will start to claim his pension (23/06/24) Citizen's Advice then sent through different scenarios showing amounts showing both outcomes both with and without me being added to LCWRA and husband on state pension. We…
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Should I switch to universal credit?
This is the place to discuss our new Should I switch to universal credit guide? We'd love to hear your thoughts, personal experiences, and general feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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Solar Panel exporting payment
I have solar panel installed in my and in my parents properly. I get UC and my parents in receipt of Pension Credit. W thinking to join the solar panel export tariff where it pays us for the energy. I don't think it will be an huge amount but will there be any issue with my or parents benefit claim? Eon is the best as far…
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HMRC incorrectly state that we've claimed UC via a partially completed online form?
In February (2024) my partner and I received a migration letter to move from 'child tax credits' onto 'universal credit'. We decided to get ahead (still having a couple of months before activation) and started to loosely fill in some details before collating all the documents to complete the application later on. At a…
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Understanding SMI - is it worth it?
We recently have been confirmed that we can claim UC and have been told in our journal that we can look to apply for SMI loans. I was sketchy at first, but the more I think about it, it may be a good option for us. However there's not much information out there of the future consequences of it's reality. My spouse and I…
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(Armed Forces) Service Attributable Pension & Universal Credit
Hello SAP = (Armed Forces) Service Attributable Pension I am aware both war pension & SAP are disregarded for housing benefit &
council tax, subject to local authority discretion, and war pension being disregarded for Universal Credit, but can't find anything to indicate SAP being disregarded for UC. I would be most…
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Accept commitments in person interview booked when I’m working?
Just had an appointment that I have to go and accept commitments in a JC a long way away from me. It’s booked at a time when I’m working so I have told them this but no reply yet. is it a new thing or something usually I just do it online?
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UC after A levels
Hi, my son has just finished A levels and is hoping to go to uni in the autumn. Can he claim UC in the meantime? He is looking for work but most places want someone permanent. Thanks!
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Final child tax credits + self assessment
In tax year 2022/23 I was self-employed and my CTC were adjusted and I paid back the overpayment I received. I am no longer working. I used an accountant to submit my tax return and paid my tax and NI but today I think I have declared some share dividends in the wrong tax year. The dividends were for 2022 so I included…
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Going abroad and UC
Hi, My wife and my son are going abroad next week. Planning to stay for 15 to 20 days. My son has issue with anxiety and undiagnosed ASD. My wife wants to take him out to have a change which will be good for his wellbeing. He gets middle DLA. Do I need to inform UC for 15-20 days abroad trip. Will it have any affect on the…
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Universal Credit application and housing benefit
Hello, I would be grateful for advice about Universal Credit application. I’m about to complete a universal credit application on behalf of my son. If you’ve seen my other threads he can’t work due to physical and mental health diseases. My son receives income support, housing benefit (we are joint private tenants) and…
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Carers Allowance Query
Wondering if anyone can shed any light as to eligibility for carers allowance? My neighbour is carer for his spouse who has alzheimers and dementia. The wife receives attendance allowance. The carer has tried to claim for carers allowance only to be told 'your state pension is more than what you would get for the carers…
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Severe Disability Premium v Carers premium and Housing Benefit
I will try to keep this brief but would love a yes or no answer as I have confused myself no end. Mother in law 76 iro high rate AA, does this attract a severe disability premium when claiming housing benefit, and if so would father in law claiming carers allowance for her affect that or attract a carers allowance premium…
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Motability
Hi new to the motability. So just ordered a new car for my disabled daughter but has to be in my name as she has a learning disability and I am her nominee. So she lives at home at present but will be due to move to supported living within year. I am down as a driver and so is her sister. When she goes to supported living…
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HRP - Claim help - home responsibilities protection .
Can anyone please give some advice on behalf of my mother A couple of weeks ago she received an letter from the HRMC saying that she maybe entiltled to home responsibilities protection . She had 3 children and received child support from 1972 until they were 18 ( or possible 21 as they were in full time education ) - she…
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P11 on self assessment means I have to payback child tax credit. Am I being punished twice?
I have a company vehicle, because of this my tax free amount is reduced. Now when I add the P11 details on self assessment I am over the child tax threshold and have to pay some back. Is this correct? Feels like I’m being ‘taxed’ twice
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Motability car and car crash
Hi all So sadly my husband and I were involved in a car crash and was hit from behind. We were so close to the final destination too and that makes it even more painful. We got it sorted after a long wait for recovery and we got a taxi home thanks to motab. We were hour and half from home so this helped so much. It looks…
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CB ESA and State Pension
I have been receiving contribution based ESA in the support group since 2016. I expect this to stop in the near future when I reach state pension age (irrespective of whether I actually claim it). However gov.uk states:- -------------------- How long you’ll get ESA for You cannot make a new claim for income-related ESA.…
