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Getting DWP Debts Written Off With Tax Credits Overpayments & Universal Credit Overpayments
mystic_bertie
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Hello Guys n Gals
Here is a bit of my background. I am a vulnerable person with many health problems including severe mental health problems, i also have financial problems and other debts including credit cards. I claim PIP and Universal credits with the uplift. Each month I get £5 deducted from my Universal Credit however it should be a £100 pound. I got them to reduce the amount taken out each month And that runs out in July 2027.
Can anyone tell me what debts can be written off as I read different contradictions Online. Some websites say that both debts can be written off And some say that these particular debts cannot be written off. Can anyone please clarify the situation. I may end contacting one of the debt charities to help and advice.
Many thanks. Robert
Here is a bit of my background. I am a vulnerable person with many health problems including severe mental health problems, i also have financial problems and other debts including credit cards. I claim PIP and Universal credits with the uplift. Each month I get £5 deducted from my Universal Credit however it should be a £100 pound. I got them to reduce the amount taken out each month And that runs out in July 2027.
Can anyone tell me what debts can be written off as I read different contradictions Online. Some websites say that both debts can be written off And some say that these particular debts cannot be written off. Can anyone please clarify the situation. I may end contacting one of the debt charities to help and advice.
Many thanks. Robert
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Neither of those debts can be written off and will continue to be deducted from your benefits. Although the current £5 agreement will end it doesn't mean it can't be renewed.
Please get help with your credit cards if they are unaffordable, you shouldn't be paying unsecured debts at the detriment to your food, housing and warmth needs."You've been reading SOS when it's just your clock reading 5:05 "0 -
Get debt help on here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/debt-free-wannabe0
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