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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.…
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ESA eligibility
Hello all More than a decade ago I became ill. I tried to keep working but slowly my ability to do so declined, and along with that my working hours per week. I was so intent on trying to keep going, which led to health repercussions in the part of the week I wasn’t at work. Eventually I had to give up work. I applied for…
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PIP payment at old rate query
Today I received my April payment but it's value doesn't reflect the payment increase ~ does that mean I won't see the increased £ until Mays payment?
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Anyone Else Still Waiting For PIP Upgrade Letter?
I've had my IR ESA upgrade letter but not my letter for PIP upgrade. Just wondered f anyone else is still waiting for their letter?
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PIP and car tax
Just been awarded higher rate of PIP Inc higher mobility. As I've only recently taxed my car can anyone tell me how to proceed,please. I am told that I can get a rebate on the tax but would I have to SORN the car then apply for new tax using the PIP FORM? Tried ringing DVLA but the wait was endless.Hope someone can help.
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Cost of non residential care
Hi forum, my elderly mum is in receipt of pension credit and attendance allowance and her social housing rent and council tax are paid by the council. She also has about £500 in personal savings; Mum is likely to need the help of daily carers to help her in her home and her care assessment by her local council is scheduled…
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NI Credits I don't want them.
My the time I retired I will have the full 35 years due to ESA/UC paying my stamp. If the rules are the same when I retired then I don't want them paid. If I have less of a pension it would get topped up with PC and would be about £2 less a week, but being on PC would open up entitlement to more benefits. Having a full…
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Claiming pip for myself and being a carer for my autistic son
Hi I've recently just claimed pip for myself as I was made aware that as I have a hearing impairment I can claim for myself. I'm worried that this could affect my carers element for my son. I can of course still care for him. This is basically what I said in my forms: I have told them how it affects me, which is mainly…
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Any help for disabled people with mortgages or renovations?
I have a disability that means I am unable to do much in the way of DIY. Even basic stuff like painting or simple plumbing. However I am able to hold down a full time desk job. As such it is really hard for me to find a house. Everything I can afford is a wreck in need of major renovations, ranging from things like new…
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ESA and Disability Premiums
I was claiming old style ESA both contribution based and income related plus PIP at the highest rates for mobility and care. Received an inheritance, notified DWP who stopped income related ESA but continued the contribution based. When my savings get below £16,000 is it possible to get the disability premiums back again…
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Gifting to avoid IT and deprivation of assets
My wife has Parkinson's (diagnosed almost 3 years ago). It is quite possible that at some point in the future she may need care (we are both in our 70's.) For the last few years we have been gifting £3000 to our siblings to avoid them possibly having to pay inheritance tax. I have spoken to two national "help"…
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Adult son with UC and PIP living in family home - contribution to family "budget" yes or no?
My adult son (21yo) has recently finished specialist college and is now on a programme of daily activities funded by local social services. Now he is not in FT education he has successfully applied for UC with my wife acting as appointee. He is also in receipt of PIP with the same appointee relationship. When I was in his…
