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Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy!
Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy! This board is here for help and support for those on or looking to claim benefits, not for judgement. Its ONLY focus is helping people with their money. It's here to help people find out what they are entitled to under the current system, and to…
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*USEFUL LINKS*
MoneySavingExpert insert: Huge thanks to Fran for compiling this list some time ago. The MSE article and forum links are up to date but links to other sites may be broken. Back to Fran's original post: ---- The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Benefits and Jobseeking. MSE Attendance…
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Maternity Pay for freelancer
I am a freelancer PAYE. I have looked on gov calculator. My baby is due 6th Jan 2027. I have just started new job with new employer on 8th June. Before that I was employed by another employer (no break). So I do same job consistently for different employers. I am trying to find out if I qualify for the 90% for first 6…
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PCN NHS Prescriptions
Hi, I’m hoping someone might be able to help. I have received 2 x PCNs for NHS Prescriptions totalling £118.80. I am a single, working part-time and struggle with anxiety. Although medication helps, at times I am feel paralysed with fear and just about manage work and most importantly taking care of my children. During…
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Payments to hmrc ndds tax credits overpayments
hello, We’re currently paying hmrc for an over payment in tax credits. Is there a way to see our remaining payments online, for example? a Google suggests yes, but in reality I’m struggling to find it. Just wanted to see how long we’re going to be paying them…. I could call, but suspect it’ll take ages and it’d be in work…
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Pip Review
I need a little help and would be grateful if someone come point me in the right direction I get pip enhanced daily living and my award end date is January 2027. I have just received my review form, which has to be back by the end of the month. My question is, if pip decide that I am no longer entitled, will my award stop…
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2026-27 self-employed mileage allowance increase & DWP
Hello, I'm both self-employed ( part-time ), and in receipt of U.C. As a driver I receive a mileage allowance from UC, which is not counted as earnings, which is the same as HMRC, i.e. 45p per mile. As this has now increased, to 55p per mile for HMRC 2026-27, will UC ( DWP ) be increasing the allowance also, as they…
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Anyone else been this unlucky with UC?
For years, i claimed Child Tax Credits. My husband works full time and i was bringing up 3 children. 2 years or so ago it all ended abruptly when they became UC. Applied for this, attended job centre interviews, only to be abruptly told 'we have stopped your claim'. Looking into it, it's because, even though we are classed…
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No PIP for years
I have POA for a disabled in a care home. He has received no monies from the DWP for 18 months. Does anyone know how to escalate , who to contact, how to get help. Have sat for hours on the phone and sent multiple letters. Im at my wits end Help
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PIP Award
I got awarded pip in August 2023 for 3 DWP said will be in contact in August 2025. I had my tribunal September 2025 and decision was made to extend award for 1 year to August 2027 Will I be revieved in August 2027 or will DWP start the process August 2026 a year before ? I have read that because if huge back logs DWP are…
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Will investments to pay off endowment affect job seekers claim?
Hello, I've recently been made redundant and am looking to sign on while I continue to search for a new job. I have an endowment mortgage with £66k left to pay. I have that sum (and more) in ISAs and other investments. They are earning more interest than my current interest only rate, so I haven't paid it off yet. I'm…
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Council Tax Reduction - Manual Calculator?
Is there a manual way of working out Council Tax Reduction? I am trying to help out my neighbour with his Council Tax Reduction (CTR), which it appears the LA may have calculated wrongly and he wishes to appeal should it be incorrect. For working out entitlement to Council Tax Reduction, the LA website reverts to the…
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Advice needed: recently redundant, savings from house sale, UC/JSA eligibility and possible property
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for some advice as I’m feeling quite stuck and overwhelmed by my current financial situation. I’m a single mum with a nursery-age son and I’ve recently been made redundant. I’m actively applying for jobs and recently came very close to getting one that would have been life-changing for us, but sadly…
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Help for a friend - no idea on benefit system at all
Hopefully someone will be able to give us some pointers - a friend of mines wife is currently in hospital, probably a stroke, but some sort of brain problem, in an induced coma for 3 days, is now conscious but showing signs of severe mental damage. Both have always worked full time and aside from child-benefit have never…
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Housing benefits allowance
Hi there I there a way to find out what the maximum housing benifit allowances are. is there a chart for each region? thanks
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Housing benefit and bank statements
I have been told to supply bank statements including full transaction details as evidence to support my Housing benefit claim. Is this legal or do I have to supply them?
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Help to save more than once
Hi all A quick question that I cannot find the answer to anywhere. We opened some help to save accounts and maxed them out about 5 years ago what on tax credits. We have since moved to universal credit and I am trying to find out if we could start new help to save accounts or is it just a one time thing? This is driving me…
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Does this board need a rename?
(I originally posted this on the 'Site feedback and Forum Help' section, but got no response there. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6666774/mse-benefits-tax-credits-board#latest ). So here it is again, this time as a poll. As Tax Credits in the UK were abolished over a year ago now, in April 2026, isn't it…
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UC - Transitional Protection element reduced
I have just checked a new UC statement and the Transitional Protection element has been reduced by £31.29. UC state on the statement that it has been reduced because the UC amount has increased. The standard allowance and LCWRA have increased by the amount the TP has decreased. Is this correct? Any help appreciated
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Reduction in Universal Credit due to rent increase
I moved to Universal Credit last year from ESA. I am in the LCWRA and (supposidly) receive transitional protection. However, my last payment went down to the tune of £60. So I am now getting £60 less a month in my bank. I have had no increase in the amount of out of work benefits that I receive. That has stayed the same as…
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Pension credit confusion 🤯
Im trying to help my mum, she's 69 and receives basic state pension and a small works pension her husband is 60 and still works but im unsure if she is eligible for the pension credit as she retired over 6 years ago due to ill help(she also gets pip) but shd applied for universal credit and it said she wasn't entitled to…
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Waiting for Council to process my Housing Benefit since moving to State Pension
Hi thought I'd start new thread hope that's okay. I get a bit stressed out about these things and you're all so kind. I've been waiting since 26 February for council to update my housing benefit and council tax support since moving to State Pension and Pension Credits on 18th February. I've had no Housing Benefit for two…
