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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…
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LCWRA and Using & Saving Money
Heyo! I applied for UC in 2019 when I left full time undergraduate education and I've been on LCWRA and the Housing Component since I started receiving payments in 2020. I'm now 27 and I've since finished my part time Masters in Biotech. My genetic disability essentially ensures that regular employment without very lenient…
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PIP Renewal delay
Hi everyone. It seems my PIP was extended in March for 6 months due to the Covid delay. I filled my new application in and sent it back in June. I had a texted in August asking to contact them due to the delay and my case was processing. I know we have had a few strikes with Royal Mail recently, but am getting a little…
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Husband detained under Mental Health Act - can I run his business?
Thank you so much for your help in advance. Please be gentle with me as I am going through a very difficult time. I was recently away looking after my father while he was receiving end of life care when I received the call that everyone dreads - my husband had been in a serious car crash. Whilst critical, his injuries…
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PIP and State Pension
Hope someone can help please. I should be eligible for my State Pension next year. What happens then re my PIP I get lower rate for both sections. Many thanks
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ESA £150 energy payment
Hi, not sure if I’m posting in the right place or not. I had to take early retirement through ill health and get ESA. I had a letter saying I’d get £150 heating allowance before the end of March. It stated clearly I didn’t need to do anything as it’ll be applied to my energy bills. The complication is the bills are in my…
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Motability
My wife had a stroke in August last year, exactly one month after she had received her first state pension payment. She is paralysed on her left side. The costs associated with caring for her are significant but we are not entitled to any benefit until six months after the event. In addition because she had reached state…
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urgent help re court of protection
my husbands aunt has lived alone since her husband died approx two years ago. she has dementia and has carers in 3 times a day. my husband and I visit fairly regularly and so do other family members. last week a solicitor called my husband and asked to meet him at the aunts house yesterday. he was then given a paper…
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Alternative to pendant alarm
Elderly parent, getting frailer but won't acknowledge it. Has eventually agreed to some sort of medical alert device as long as it is not one that goes round the neck or too obvious otherwise they have said they will remove it when they are going out or has visitors! (And then no doubt forget to put it back on and memory…
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University Funding for a 72 yo disabled man
Forum I am a 72 year old Disabled man looking for someone to help me as I am going to University in May to study Counseling and Psychology. I have a Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness. I am currently studying for a Level 3 Certificate in Psychology and Counselling. In May I start my Degree Course at (Removed by…
