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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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Moving from ESA to State Pension - Council Tax Issues
Hi I recently had a thread about moving from ESA to State Pension thank you for the replies and help. My issue at the moment is I have just received a much higher council tax bill for February and March. This is because the council ( Liverpool) have got me down as receiving both ESA and pension. Will this sort itself out…
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Universal Credit - Savings - Financial care assessment for Care
Wow, my son with ASD and moderate learning disability has just turned 18 and now receiving UC. We were advised he wouldn't get the full amount as as were silly parents and saved money for him which he is being penalised for, so our mistake. He has recently undergone a work capability assessment as he cannot work. He now…
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Joint UC claim and carers allowance
Good evening all. I have a question on Carers allowance. I have just got married and my wife gets carers allowance. We have a child who is on highest rate for care and mobility. My wife gets 89 a week for being his carer. UC have said because of my earnings my wife will loose the payment. We thought my earning would not…
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Changing address with HMRC / DWP with no recognised ID =(
Hello, We moved address at the start of November and had informed a lot of the people we needed to of this change beforehand - and obviously some companies after the move.It was easy for me as I am in full time employment and have a full UK driving licence, credit card etc so was able to do a lot of it online after…
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Dental Charges for 19 year old in full-time education
Hi I need clarification as I am getting conflicting info on this please. My 19 year old SEN is in full-time SEN education and not receiving any benefits. I was advised (and have read on the NHS website) that 19 year olds in FTE are exempt from fees - she will be due to pay the charges when she turns 20 (in December). The…
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Universal Credit Housing LHA Rate
Currently we live in a privately rented 4-bed property, there are a total of 5 of us (1 couple with 1 child, 2 individuals), the rent is £1750.00. The rent is split equally between us (£437.50 each). In our current situation all bedrooms are occupied. We as a couple get £875.00 housing element through UC (this is our full…
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Universal credit claim review phone call. What to expect?
I have a universal credit claim review call this coming friday. What should i expect?
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Council Tax Query - Reduction?
Hi, We are privately renting and currently we are a total of 5 adults (2 married couples) and 1 child living in a 4 bed property, we are all related (family). We (5 adults) are all on the tenancy agreement. However in the next few months 2 adults (1 married couple) will be moving. We will therefore need the tenancy…
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UC-TE and Unlawful Council Tax
Being discussed on Rightsnet today. A recent High Court Case has ruled It Unlawfully Discriminatory that some councils (with 'banded' CT schemes) have been classing UC TE as 'surplus income' ' which then reduced CTR to zero. It's technical as usual but the ruling should mean that those who had to start paying council tax…
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Contributions Based NS ESA to UC query (not transitional)
Apols, this seems a touch complicated to me. I'm on ESA, awaiting medical assessment. I have a fit note that takes me to March 2026, so one hopes the assessment will be completed by that time! I have a query, I'm sure all the experts are aware, Cont based ESA stops after 12 months. For me that would be June. What's the…
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HELP Please, im worried sick.
Hi, I am in the support group on contribution based esa for GAD and depression, i also have ME. I have had a clear out this year and sold some stuff on vinted. Made about £280 which i have spent on vinted! Because I have sold 30 things (31 actually) I have had to do a tax return and I'm now worried sick that it will flag…
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PIP query. Can anyone advise please.
A relative made a claim for PIP 15 months ago. At the time they were seeing a Support Worker who filled in the paperwork for them and who was confident they would get both daily living and mobility. I was astounded when I saw the completed forms as there was just one sentence written for each question. No proper detail and…
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Tell Us Once potential problems
Next week I have to the hardest thing I've ever done in my life and register my wife's death. I'm aware of the Tell Us Once service which is intended to let you make just one declaration that covers all government departments. My problem is my wife's death certificate has three names - her first name, her maiden surname,…
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Restart scheme – questions about job search and signing agreements
I’m about to start the Restart scheme and I’m feeling quite anxious about it. I’ve recently completed my studies with strong results and I have a solid range of skills and practical experience. I’m currently pursuing a specific target role that matches my background, and I’m already actively working on applications and…
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Universal Credit messages
About a month ago, I received a message from UC asking if there was anything they could do to help with my situation; it stated that it was voluntary & that the intention was not to do a review. I didn’t reply. I received an almost identical message yesterday. I’d prefer for things to carry on as they are, however, I’m…
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Trying to close Disability Living Allowance claim
Child was diagnosed with (mild) hearing loss, DLA claim opened/approved a few years ago. Most recent test shows improved hearing, e.g. hearing aids no longer required. Called up to cancel/close DLA claim but was told it needs to go some special department for them to re-evaluate the claim. Got a letter to say it's been…
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Anyone used Tell Us Once service?
So I have to plan for my fathers - he is not well and I am unsure if he will make out the month so I need to get his affairs in order. I would be greateful for any advice. He is married and lives with my mother in their only home, the only savings they have are in bank accounts - no other investments. He has a state…
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Money taken from Pension Credit
Hi all, newbie here so hope I'm in the correct forum! I'll try to keep it short….. Since September 2025 over £55.00 has been taken every month from our joint claim for Pension Credit. This is repayment for an outstanding Working Tax Credit overpayment they say. However, this overpayment was repaid in full in August 2025…
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DWP RECOVERY FROM ESTATE DEBT MANAGEMENT FOR A PERSON WHO HAS DIED
I received a letter from DWP for the debt management of my deceased mum, who has been dead for nearly 3 years. It was for overpayment of pension credit over two years, 2021 - 2023. She was in a nursing home all this time. Do i have to pay it all back or can i fight the decision. Would really appreciate some help. I have…
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Child trust fund 'missing'
Hi, we're having difficulty finding out if your youngest daughter has a CTF. She was born in Scotland in October 2008, so AFAIK she should have one, her elder sister did. We've twice completed the online HMRC facility, nothing back from them at all (earliest application was 16th January) Is a total lack of response them…
