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Benefits Eligibility calculator
Hi Anyone point me in direct of a benefits eligibility calculator . wife has medical conditions and with forecasted rise in heating bills looking to see if we qualify- we are both over 66 thanks
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HOW much will the Govt give us?
Hello I'm TOTALLY confused. I'm 68 years old and a WASPI state pensioner. I receive PiP (lowest daily living rate) I receive winter heating allowance (£200 ?) Can someone please confirm what I'll be receiving, and when? If I need to request it, I don't want to miss the close date! Many thanks
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Do I get anything extra due to increase in pip award
Hi all So I was awaiting results of my pip review. I sent back the forms in April before the requested date as I was due to be away when they wanted it. I sought help last time when I initially applied but I had to do my review forms myself. I got the dreaded letter on Saturday which I thought would mean I would have it…
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PiP - does it affect Child Benefit
Hi, I have a disabled son who is 19 and lives with my ex. Unfortunately we do not have a good relationship. She claims that she no longer receives Child Benefit. I'd like to understand the financial situation but as my ex looks after my son's money for him (as he has no understanding of money etc.) I do not have the right…
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Pension Credit Withdrawn
Hi can anyone help please? My partner reached pensionable age recently and has caused my Pension Credit to be stopped. I am disabled on enhanced care and mobility PIP My partner, also disabled, but whilst on high rate mobility, is only on low rate care DLA. According to the government's website, if you are on a middle or…
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Should i fight for higher rate mobility PIP?
Hi, I've had severe anxiety when i go outside for well over a decade. It all started when i was working years ago but it made my ability to work impossible. In the end, i became agoraphobic and didn't leave the house for a year. Little by little i improved, but i've never become truly independent again and haven't worked…
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Help for my neighbour
My neighbour's health is deteriorating rapidly and I really think she needs 24/7 care. She probably needs to go into a nursing home but is adamant that she does not want to be "amongst old people" (She is 97) She has limited means so would probably qualify for council support. Would they fund 24 hour care or tell her she…
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Local housing allowance
I let out one of my properties to a single parent who has her rent paid. Her child has complex disabilities which mean that she wants to be beside her parents a and to have easier access to various facilities. The rent exceeds the LHA. Is there any flexibility with the Local Authority. Eg can she argue that his needs are…
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Accessable kitchen help
My husband who was also my carer died earlier this month. When everything is settled I will need to adapt our kitchen so that I can at least wash up. I need advice and help finding a reliable business to supply and fit an accessable kitchen. I am confined to an electric wheelchair and paralysed below the waist. I need a…
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Hidden disability blue badge advice and help
Daughter recieves enhamced mobility as she gets 12 points for planning. I am in the process of applying for a blue badge but it is not automatic as she gets 12 points and not 10. Dudley council have requested further information which can not be provided from the gp but she is currently not under and medical professional…
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Cost of living payment
I am 64 years old and my husband is 71 years old, he is in receipt of pension credit. I am in receipt of Universal credit, can you please let me know whether i would get the payment and would my husband get a payment as well as he is on Pension Credit.
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Limit on Discretionary Trust
My mother in law has stipulated in her will that her son, my brother in law is to be left a discretionary trust fund of £40,000 to be administered by his three sisters. He has quite severe learning disabilities and receives Universal Credit, housing benefit and EESA. My question is: Is there a limit that can be left in a…
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Parking Ticket (Disable Badge Present)
I'm in England, This is for my elderly disabled mother. She has a disabled pass and she has recently received a parking tickets outside a football ground. The place where she is parked has a single yellow line but honestly these are in dire need to repair and are broken up due to wear. There are no visible yellow markers…
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Disabled adult son - access to PiP
Hi, In September my 19 year old son start full time residential college. He has severe special needs. Until now his mother has been the parent with care. I have regular contact, approximately 2 nights per week plus holidays. As of September, he will have 38 weeks of the year at college including weekends. His care outside…
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PiP tribunal
Hi Guys , here's my story .. need help !!! ok I was awarded PiP in Oct 2021 for my ptsd and other condition from the army .and arthritis in my hands I was told to inform them of any changes to my medication etc which I have which is only getting stronger and may still increase , I called them to say this is the case and to…
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Cost of Living Payments July 2022
I recieve Employment & Support Allowance and are in the support group. Can anyone help me please? I'm trying to find out if i qualify for the cost of living payment. I've asked and researched everywhere. I hope someone can help me. Thank You
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Where do I even begin?
My father is 65 and had a stroke just over two weeks ago, he had an initial stroke during the first lockdown in 2020 leaving him with weakness down his right side. He lives in and owns his own home and is married, however this is where it gets complicated. His wife still works, her profession means she is out of the area…
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DLA only claimants not getting £650 Cost of Living Support.
For the many people who like me are unable to claim Pension Credit etc as they have savings and therefore, will not be eligible for the full £650 receiving £150 instead. There is a petition which, if enough people sign up, those of us in similar position might get a bit more - 'Make people on disability benefits eligible…
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cost of living
I have just discovered that if you get pip or dla you wont get the cost of living allowance from the government, why is that? do they hope we starve to death so they can save the dla payments.
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Disabled youngster - finances
Hello, everyone. My son (18.5) is pondering whether to stay on at college. He's been in SEND education since he was 8 and it'll take another tribunal to get him in the only suitable provision within driving distance. His EHCP lasts until 25. What I would like to know is what happens financially if he doesn't go to college?…
