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How can I access statements from a closed Universal Credit account?
Between 2019 and 2020 I received UC (for just over a year). In July 2020 I was told that it was a mistake and shouldn't have been awarded. A couple of days later my account statements were all reset to zero, giving the impression that I hadn't had any payments from UC at all. Some time after this I was contacted by the…
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UC and Nationwide £100 fairer share payment
I'm wondering if the £100 nationwide payment is required to be declared as income to UC or should I just say my savings have gone up £100 - does anyone have any ideas? I've just spoken to the UC helpline and the lady wasn't sure...then she said no. Her response didn't fill me with confidence and as so many are getting this…
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Universal Credit - inheritance issue
I am currently receiving Limited capability for work and work-related activity elements of Universal Credit, including housing benefits. Several years ago, I set up a loan agreement with my parents on the promise that I would pay any outstanding debt to them on the death of my grandfather, with my inheritance. We…
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Universal Credit replacing Child & Working Tax Credit
My husband and I both work full time and have done for decades. We have three children under 18. We received a letter from HMRC that Universal Credit is replacing Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit and that we must make a Universal Credit claim by 17th May or benefits will end. We receive no other benefits. We did…
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Managed migration from IS to UC
Hi we have received the letter to move over to UC and need some advice we are both carers for our severely disabled daughter. My partner claims carers allowance but we share the care as only one can claim the benefit. When we move over it will obviously have to be a joint claim and my partner will continue to claim carers…
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Appointee
Hello My wife is receiving DLA for our child who will be turning 16 in couple of months. We will have to apply for PIP. The letter just states if we would like to request an appointee and the reasons. My wife has limited English. Will it still be okay for her to be the appointee on PIP? DLA for the child was under her…
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I have this elsewhere as well.Help with benefits.
need some advice.My husband gets contribution esa and is in the support group.I have lost my job .I have asked about things all over the place .And I’m at the stage now where I don’t have some questions answered and is causing me so much stress.When I myself am not well .I have been in the calculation thing.I have been…
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Council Tax - disregard & discount entitlement
Hi Can someone help to clarify Council Tax Discount for Unpaid Carers who look after Adults with disabilities (and all live within same household) & with this situation is there a 50%, 75% or 100% discount on the bill? Adult A receives Pension Credit & Higher Rate Attendance Allowance. Adult B receives PIP Enhanced for…
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selling a house & pension credit
Hi, my unlce has recently sold a house he didn't live in for a year (long story; he moved out of the area - Cornwall; to live with my dad in the Midlands when he was terminally ill. He had started the process of selling his flat in cornwall before my dad died and then decided to re-locate there anyway after my dad - his…
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UC and Pension Contributions
My partner and I have recently gone through managed migration to universal credit, and have come across a problem that I have not seen discussed anywhere else. Partner is 55 works 37 hrs earns approximately 25k, gets PIP, will probably have to take early retirement within next 2 or 3 years due to chronic health condition.…
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I have to attend Work Focused interview, although it is legally not required
Hi, My partner is working full time and earning more than the minimum requirement, do I have to attend Work Focused interview? I Have a joint claim with my partner he is employed and earns around £1800 a month, we have 2 kids (2&6) I am House maker without any income. We have been moved from child tax credit to Universal…
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Missing National Insurance
Hi I'm trying to help my partner sort out his state pension - he has been long term disabled (after a work related injury). He has just discovered that he has not been credited any NI and trying to speak to anyone has been a fools errand. Future Pensions says it not something they could help with. His work pension provider…
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Marriage to woman from India and benefits
I currently get uc lcwra and pip daily living higher rate and am British citizen, if I marry a woman from India and she comes here can she claim any benefits from day one or does she have to wait 5 years to get benefits after receiving indefinite leave to remain status.
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NHS free dental treatment expensive mistake
A few months ago I started receiving ESA and during a trip to the dentist I was asked if I was on benefits to which I replied yes. So when I checked the form I ticked the ESA box and thought nothing more about it.....until yesterday. I received a letter from NHS querying if I was entitled to free treatment with a warning…
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NHS Penalty Charged for Job Seekers Allowance (New Dentist/Wrongly Informed)
I'm looking for some advice on a situation I've encountered with a recent dental visit and a penalty charge notice (PCN). On April 15th, I went to a new dentist for a checkup. When filling out the patient form, I indicated that I claim Job Seekers Allowance (JSA). At the reception when I went to pay, I was informed that I…
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will my partner benefit?
I am employed full time and my partner has asked me to move in with him. He claims PIP and UC and I am working and get UC after the migration from HMRC. Will his money be affected if i live with him?
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What is a single new Dad entitled to?
My brother is having a baby through surrogacy, he is single. He is self employed but would like to take 4 months off work to be with his newborn baby. It doesn't look like he is entitled to Maternity or Paternity pay. Surely in this day and age there must be some support out there for him?
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Home Responsibility Protection
I am trying to check if the HRP credits I have been given are correct. Rang HMRC and was told I need to contact DWP. Rang them and was told it’s HMRC. Have been tweeting HMRC as couldn’t face waiting on phone again. They have just told me I need to contact National Insurance Helpline which having googled it is actually the…
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Universal credit and Critical illness payout
Hello Friends. I am about to receive critical illness payout of £36000 and i receive universal credit payment monthly. Once i receive the payment will my monthly UC payment stop? Do i have to inform DWP that i received the payment or will they come to know that i have received the payment. Secondly, i have credit balance…
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JSA (NI Contribution based) - aw vetting > offer & contract
I believe my friend with the following view to be incorrect: SUMMARY His JSA (NI contribution based) claim was approved and payments commenced 24 Feb 2024 & remain live as of today. After 2nd interview stage he has received a job offer Subject to vetting and references (no problems expected) and he expects a start date of…
