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How much should you have to live off of?
bomb_the_cherry
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Just a quick question - how much money should a couple have to live off of after bills (rent and council tax) are paid per week or month? Is there a set amount? Just wondering. All this benefits stuff is so complicated.
Also got a letter from the DWP today turning down my claim for DLA. They've put that basically even though I can only walk slowly for 5 minutes before being in extreme pain, and suffer from anxiety and panic attacks (both resulting in me needing someone with me) - that I'm not entitled. So, now I have to appeal, and I don't feel up to up but I have to. It just sickens me that people lie and get awarded it no problems, yet geniune people get turned down.
Also got a letter from the DWP today turning down my claim for DLA. They've put that basically even though I can only walk slowly for 5 minutes before being in extreme pain, and suffer from anxiety and panic attacks (both resulting in me needing someone with me) - that I'm not entitled. So, now I have to appeal, and I don't feel up to up but I have to. It just sickens me that people lie and get awarded it no problems, yet geniune people get turned down.
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It depends on the circumstances of the couple but the basic applicable amount for a couple over 18 is £100.95 per week.0
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