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Migration to UC. Self-Employed and the 'Minimum Income Floor'
Sorted now. Thank you. Deleted for privacy.
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High Income Child Benefit Charge
Hi, I changed jobs in June 2023 to one that came with a significant salary increase. As a result, for Tax Year 2023-2024 I have earned over the threshold for the HICBC. My total taxable income was about £54k. My wife (who claims the CB) earns under the £50k threshold for 2023-2024. I only realised this week and have…
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT: COMMITMENT TO LOOK FOR WORK
My friend is currently in receipt of NS ESA. He has completed Form ESA 50. Some time after doing so, he underwent a telephone interview to assess his health with a doctor from the DWP. He is still waiting for a decision from the DWP as to whether he is fit for work or to be included in the WRAG or to be included in the…
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I was unaware pip payments were disregarded as capital
This discussion was created from comments split from: Too much savings!!.
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Child tax credit
My friend received a letter asking for their earnings from 2009 2010 in case they are due money back - with a further letter coming in May both of his children would have been over 18 in 2009. Last received child tax credit in 2007 and requested it stop before - can’t recall if this was formerly requested or verbally. The…
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Seeking Advice on Suspended Attendance Allowance
Hello everyone, I am reaching out to seek advice and support regarding an issue I am currently facing with my Attendance Allowance. Background: I have been receiving Attendance Allowance from 12 February 2024 to 29 April 2024 due to Special rules. Recently, my Attendance Allowance was suspended, and despite multiple…
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The video below will show you how to apply for Universal Credit.
Is this correct for anyone who's completing the process any tips you can add to help? The video below will show you how to apply for Universal Credit. https://youtu.be/9Q2u64sKnn0?si=p1npRYskhZNiO-78
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Inheritance and UC
I am on UC, i work full time and have a disabled child, i rent. I have inherited 1/3 of my parents property. Probate has just been completed, we putting the house on the market immediately. When do I declare my inheritance to Uc please?
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Too much savings!!
I think I'm in big trouble!! I knew you couldn't have more than £16k in savings and still claim universal credit but what I didn't know was that you had to declare anything over £6k and have deductions from your benefits. I've just had to send the last 18 months worth of bank and savings statements to the DWP and my…
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migrate to UC son leaving full time education
hi,im in the process of migrating to universal credit from esa support group and ctc for my son also that is in 6th form.I should get transitional protection because of SDP but looking ahead when my son leaves education next june/july 2025 will that be classed as a change of circumstance and lose the transitional relief…
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ESA Application
Hi folks, unfortunately I’ve been off work coming up to a year, fortunately for my I have full pay for a year. This will stop next month and my work have suggested I apply for ESA, they have also given me an insurance to see if I can claim it. When I pay ends next month my company aren’t paying me off but will keep me as…
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Unfair PIP decisions
I applied for PIP due to my mobility problems - osteoarthritis of both hips. I was rejected so appealed and again rejected even though my condition has worsened. The main reason I was rejected is because my mental ability is not impaired by my mobility condition !!! When I questioned this I was told it's protocol. Can't…
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Just got UC statement, worse off by £900 ? Mistake?
Hi all We have just switched to UC after a migration letter from tax credits We did numerous benefit calculations with CAB etc and they all showed us as better off by between £200 - £300 per month. We were getting tax credits of £248 per week whixh has now stopped. We were also assured we would get transitional capital…
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Universal Credit, Separation and Capital
Possible situation ahead I need advice on: - Married couple in receipt of Universal Credit including LCWRA (me) and Carer Element (her) plus help towards housing costs (maintenance fees) - Jointly own our leasehold flat - Separation being considered and it is possible we will soon declare informal separation - Intention is…
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New-style (contributions based) ESA, losing job and getting holiday pay
Permanent PAYE job with monthly pay. Been off work sick continuously since August 2023. New-style (contributions-based) ESA claim started 15 April 2024 when SSP ended; I'm in the Support Group. I'll imminently be dismissed on capability grounds and will get a lump-sum payment for accrued holiday. I'll declare these facts…
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PIP medical condition further deteriorated
I asked a similar question last year,has the change of circumstances procedure changed at all as My condition has further deteriorated and the suitable descriptors would give me an extra points to receive enhanced daily.But;is there any way to achieve this without a full reassessment,where I could in theory lose…
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How will earnings affect my JSA?
Hi, I got a morning's work in London. I got paid 400 pounds though half of this was lost in travel and overnight accommodation. I claim JSA and understand that I will lose my entitlement for that week but that the claim should still be open. Am I right
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My Mom is coming to live with me
Hi all, I can't find any information on if there are any benefits for giving a home to a parent. My mom is not disabled or even sick or infirm. She's approaching 70 and doesn't work anymore. She currently lives abroad and I support her financially. Because she's getting on, and lonely maybe, we have decided she should come…
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Future for my Daughter
I share my rented home with my daughter who is 27 and disabled, with both physical disability and also learning disability and Mental Health problems. She receives LCWRA UC. If something happens to me, and she has to claim for the rent (I am employed atm so there is no benefit claim for rent), she would get the Local…
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Universal Credit Amount
Hello, I would be grateful if someone could confirm that the universal credit amount my adult son received last month is correct. He is entitled to the standard allowance of £393.45, and £198.31 for being a carer. He receives carers allowance every week for being my carer. He also is entitled to £440 for the housing…
