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Entitled to free Prescriptions etc with ESA?
Hi My wife has recently started receieving ESA payments and we were looking to see if she (and/or I) was elgibile to recieve free prescriptions etc. On the "check before you tick" thing here: It says: On your letter is it will say either: 'your income-related entitlement is', or 'you are entitled to contribution-based'…
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I live in supportive living.
We are having fire inspections next Thursday. Why do I feel so embarrassed to let them in my room. I have a large amount of incontinence pads/nappies in my room because I have IC, and I feel embarrassed. I have the fire person and two mangers coming looking ay my room and I have 16 packets of tena slip in the open which I…
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Denied an OT assessment is this disablity discrimination ?
Hello everyone I need advice on whether my nephew has been discriminated against under the Equalities Act 2010 by his local council. My nephew suffers from autism, which causes meltdowns (anger outbursts) and self-harm in relation to sensory overload from noises. His support worker contacted the council's adult and social…
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PIP Video Consultation - What to expect?
Hi All. I have finally received a text inviting me for a video consultation for my PIP renewal at the end of April. My last review was face to face, can anyone advise what I should expect for this kind of appointment?
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Prescription penalty charge and exceptional reasons
Hi, I picked up a prescription on the 25th of November last year, and whilst I was in the pharmacy I purchased an annual prepayment prescription as I’d been put an another medication so it made sense (I normally pay the normal charge), it transpires that I accidentally selected 12 for the month and not 11 - so subsequently…
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Concerned about Sis's wanting enhanced mobility PIP
Hi all, my sister is obsessed with having her standard rate mobility moved to enhanced, she already gets enhanced daily living. I don't believe she's entitled to enhanced, she already gets 10 for psychological distress, meaning she can't go out due to distress, the only was she could get more points is is she needs to…
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Can I claim the Disability Premium?
Hello, I am querying if I can claim the disability premium (at any level) if I am not in reciept of ESA? I was in receipt of ESA from Sept to Dec last year, but returned to work in Jan (and hence stopped receiving ESA). The gov.uk says 'You can get the disability premium on its own' but I am unsure how I would do this? Or…
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ESA with disability element to be taxed- HELP
I became a pensioner on 24th March this year and received a letter from Job Centre stating £5909.10 of my ESA for the tax year 2022/23 would be added to this current tax year. I truly don't underestand how they can take over half of my last years ESA to add to this year for tax. I can't seem to get any straight answers…
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Blue Badge renewal
I have been trying to renew my Blue Badge online for almost 2 weeks. I answer the question 'What are the main reasons you need a Blue Badge', then receive the message Something went wrong. We're currently experiencing Technical difficulties. Please try again later. I have sent an email to Ble Badge at the Department of…
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Moving Boroughs - Automatic Need to apply for Universal Credit
If someone who has been in receipt of Income based ESA (not new style ESA) and DLA moves from Gravesham Borough to Sissinghurst (think its Tunbridge Wells). Both are within Kent. Will such a move require him to cancel his ESA and apply for Universal Credit, so meaning he does a natural migration without transition relief?…
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50% of work pension pre or post tax
Afternoon All. Its my understanding that the married partner with LPA, left in the marital home when their OH with dementia needs to go into a (NH)nursing home, can transfer half of the NH partners work pension into their own account ,on which to live/run the couples home, if say the person in the NH has been the only…
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No DLA rise in April
I'm confused. I thought DLA and Pip were set to rise from April payments but I received mine today and it is exactly the same as it has been for months with no 10% rise. Same with my ESA actually. Does anyone know if legacy benefits have yet again been left out of this rise with inflation? Thanks
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Solar energy grants/free installation
Hello First time post for me so hopefully you can help. I was wondering if you can help us to see if there is a grant/assistance for free solar panels installation. Our daughter is wheelchair bound after contracting meningitis seven days from birth which left her with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. She is now 17…
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Second degree financing
Hi lovely people, I was recently diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, after many years of low prospects, this was a relief, and I've been working at getting myself in order, including recently paying off a twenty year debt. I decided to return to University, and have even been accepted. Only problem is that I have a degree…
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Income protection scheme
hi, Am hoping someone has come across this problem before.I had worked for a major retail company for years,had to have a operation on my back,off sick for months but had to make a decision that I could not work again.Was told that the company did a income protection scheme,long story short qualified for this scheme but…
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Money & Income Related Benefits
Having a think of how much money a person could have before any deductions. I'm basing it on UC £1300 pm & PIP £691 every 4 weeks from Apr23 A person could have £7991 and still be under £6k capital limit (£1991 income & £6000 cash) I believe the COL are disregarded £600 (is there any other payments I'm missing?) so that…
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Personal injury trust fund
My adult son was severely disabled in an accident and was awarded a personal injury compensation payment which was placed in a personal injury trust fund current account. It earns no interest. How can we invest the money within this fund whereby any interest does not affect his benefits.
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Crohns type flare up/Speeding ticket
I just received a speeding notification with the location and date. I was having "bowel issues" around that date, and I was trying to get off the motorway ASAP and get home to use the "facilities". The speeding notice says "mitigating circumstances won't be accepted for....I needed the toilet". Is that a blanket "tough"…
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Supported Living, Pre Paid Cards
Hi My brother recently moved into a supported living placement and he requires a prepaid card so I can issue monies on there for his activities. He does not have a bank account & I manage his money. The question I have is the prepaid credit cards Ive seen usually have a age limit on them so are child focussed, or if I…
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Treated like a second class citizen claiming benefits
I recently created an account to start my debt free journey but havent yet started a proper debt free diary. Myself and my partner have mental health issues but i work full time in a family members company. My partner has a severe depressive/ anxiety disorder to which he is highly medicated for and diagnosed with autism.…
