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Universal credit new rates unpaid
The rates for universal credit were increased from 8 April 2024, with DWP delaying payment based on an individual's assessment period. My assessment period starts on the 25th of each month, so I expected this month to receive the full month at the new rates, plus the underpayment from 8th to 24th April (paid at the old…
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Transferring Child Benefit NIC to partner
Just realised with horror that my partner's NIC is seven year's short for state pension so looking into how best to top up. I registered for child benefit when our children were born (2004 and 2007) and never received any money as my earnings were above the top level, and my NIC was paid from my earnings. I'd really like…
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Advice needed on how to plan for future pension when not paying national insurance
I am looking
for advice regarding state pension for my daughter who is 23
years old. She is blind and has end stage kidney failure and she has just been listed on the kidney transplant list. She has received
DLA up until she was sixteen and since then has received the care component of
Personal Independence Payment and a…
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DWP PHONE LINES UNAVAILABE AND NO PAYMENT OF ESA
I have been unable to contact the DWP today and it says no phone line available until tomorrow. I'm hoping that this is the reason for no payment of ESA today. Anybody have any ideas what is going on?
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Am I entitled to PIP due to not being able to socialize? (I think not, but just checking).
Hi all. I'm on UC because of my severe migraines and mental health. I've not had a holiday in 30 years and I never had children because of my migraines. However, the socializing part of me is weird and I don't think I can get PIP because of it. I've never met anyone who has what I have; basically I can't let anyone get to…
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Health changes after PIP Review Form posted to DWP. Some advice required
Hi. I've been helping a neighbour with their PIP Review/Renewal form, which was submitted 6-7 months ago. Still waiting for an assessment date but they've had a text that says: 'We still have your PIP form and will be progressing your review as soon as we can. You may still need an assessment with a health professional.…
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Pensioners Entitlements
Do pensioners get automatic reductions in Council Tax/Housing Benefits? Thank you for any info.
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Tax credits to UC - in year finalisation
Hi I hope someone can help, i am in the process of a managed migration from tc for UC. My claim ended on 24.04, I have had a letter saying I owe 192.15, based on 1 payment of Ctc of £281.86 with my wages for 06.04.24 -28.04.24 being £1970 (this is correct but for a whole months wages ) I have called to query and was told…
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Deferred migration - notice issued in error?
Hello, its my understanding that anyone receiving CTC for a child who's 19 & in full-time non-advanced education should have their migration deferred until the child turns 20. Page 10 of Case Manager's Guidance here: [forum won't let me post links.] Per Regulation s.44 5(A) & (C) of UC (TP) Regulations here: [Forum won't…
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Child’s natwest first saver account and uc
Hi, hoping you can help. My 2 children have a first saver account in their name however I am trustee until they are 18. I just pay in their birthday /xmas money over the years. I applied for UC and didn’t tell them of these accounts as they aren’t mine. However on reading the forums I am now slightly concerned if I was…
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Affordable rent through a HOUSING association - UC help!!?
Hi all. Writing on behalf of mum. We’re currently in a social housing rented place which is roughly £450 per month. We are moving as it’s a very long story but our mental health is deteriorating living here. We’re moving to a different borough two hours away from our current place into an affordable rented house through a…
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ESA payment missing from today
I usually get my ESA paid in every other Monday and it was due this coming Monday, I just checked and it hasn't been paid in today. I've never had an issues before, it's always paid in on a Friday when there's a bank holiday. Has anyone else had a missing payments this week?
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Friend needs financial help to leave her husband
I am trying to help someone access state benefit help. Although her husband is a very high earner and has substantial assets and cash, none of it is in her name. She does not work so when she leaves she will have to claim state benefits. He will not allow her to work so this will only be until she gets a job. Once the home…
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UC/Council Tax
Had a relationship breakdown in April were partner left for good he then come back a week later. He then left again on the 2nd May and has not come back he texted saying its over. I have applied for UC on 17th May and been told I will get payment on 19th June. Council tax was fully paid on 1st May I applied for council tax…
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Child tax credits Managed migration State pension
Hi. I’ve migrated to UC from child tax credits after receiving a migration letter. I have a low income but savings over 16k. Thought I had 12 months of transition protection that I would not receive less than I had been getting on ctc. But 3 months into this 12 months I will reach state pension age so my income will…
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Carers Allowance and work bonus
Hi, can someone help with a question on carers allowance and work bonuses that may (no guarantee) be received twice a year as one off payments in those two months? Reading on Carers UK, if a one off bonus is received from your employer, you tell the DWP and they stop your payment of CA for the following month if paid…
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Tax Free Childcare Question
Hi, Our childcare bill for our 1 yo is £433.50 per month, we pay this full amount into our tax free childcare account and are building up the government top up. Are there any disadvantages to doing it this way? Can it carry over to next year too?
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Limited company director - UC pain
Here is my situation: I am a carer so bo minimum income floor applies. There is money in the business account. That is a few thousand. This money came before I started claiming UC. I was told today that my income for the Universal credit will be money coming in to the business account minus expenses and plus directors…
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Have I been underpaid
I have applied for UC on 28.04 as I have been migrated over. When I received my amended tc award for 06.04.23 to 05.04.24 my income shows £23820 , I have called and after deductions were included my income is 21700. The previous year 22-23 was £20700. For the last 12 months I have had payments of £251 and expected when I…
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Santioned due to communication probablems with DWP May 2024
Hi everyone, Has anyone else had any other problems regarding communications with the DWP besides" call back tomorrow" beyond the 1st of May 2024? My friend has been sanctioned. She called a couple of times during the first week of May and although she got the "call next working day" message strangely, she did get through…
