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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.…
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Universal credit and childcare costs
There is an article in today’s express about childcare costs when claiming Universal Credit. It says that 85% can be reclaimed for children up to age 5. I thought that you could reclaim childcare costs up to age 16. Is that right?
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Missed a jobcentre meeting
Was given an appointment for next week then they changed it to today at 10am. I didn't realise it had changed and missed the appointment. I should have checked my journal. However, I stated clearly I couldn't do mornings due to work commitments yet they scheduled a morning appointment. I also said my van was out of action…
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Advice about housing benefit overpayment.
Hi i have just found out ive been overpaid housing benefit from UC for past 10 months. I bought my Flat from council via RTB but didnt update it on UC all my bills are automated as i am not that financially literate I understand the fault is mine but ive been paid extra 550 monthly for past 10 months so 5500 in…
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Advice needed about fit note and universal credit
Hello, I’ve had some wonderful and much appreciated help and advice on another thread about universal credit. I just phoned our GP to ask for a fit note for my son’s universal credit application and the GP said he doesn’t need one as DWP will get in touch with them. Is this correct? As my son can’t make it to an assessment…
