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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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SMI
I have done a fair amount of research around this 'benefit' feature ie loan. From what I've read, since it was changed to a loan, the take up is not huge. Consequently I couldn't find a great deal of real world experience of the tool online, and have a few remaining questions: There is a waiting time of three months,…
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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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Universal Credit Query
I'll take a moment to bring you up to speed. My brother had been claiming UC from August 2024. We came to the realisation in October 2025 that he had overseas shares. I got my mum to find the most recent annual statement. This was dated 27 May 2025 (showing the previous 12 months), so I reported a change in circumstances…
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How long after suppling four weeks bank statments to Universal credit for review to complete?
I have supplied four weeks bank statments to Universal credit. How long can it take for for review to complete?
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UC, Bank Temporarily Over £6000?
I am on UC. I also get New Style ESA. I decided to take out a loan so I could clear some credit cards and a previous loan. I am aware of the £6000 limit for UC and anything more up to £16,000 sees a deduction. With the loan, my bank account went over £6000. As soon as the loan hit my account, I cleared all the debts off,…
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Another Person Migrating From ESA IR To U/C Questions
Hello, Sorry if these questions have been asked before, I've looked through threads but everyone's circumstances are different. I'm on ESA with an IR top up Support group. I am on housing benefit I only pay for one spare bedroom. I'm on council tax benefit & I don't pay anything. I'm also on PIP low care high mobility…
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BT Home Essentials Unlimited Broadband- check your renewal.
Not a DWP benefit, but releted to them: If you have an existing BT Home Essentials Unlimited Broadband that has renewed recently then check your renewal details and billing. This morning I received 2-emails from BT (strangely both at 2:07 am, but they do check as being genuine so I guess it was an automated…
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LCWRA and Council Tax Support
Can anyone advise whether my recent LCWRA award reduces my council tax support? I got a statement today saying I owe them money, so I'm assuming it must, but it doesn't seem very fair as I'm getting the LCWRA because I can't work many hours. It's Northumberland if that makes any difference
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Carers Allowance
Hi. Just a quick question about Carers Allowance. I understand that if two people care for the same person only one can claim Carers Allowance. My question is does that person have to care for 35 hours a week or can they split the care and obviously share the Allowance with the person who is not claiming?Thanks
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Pension annuity
My friend is due to retire in April. She receives universal credit with a transitional element and new style esa. She has bought an annuity from when she opted out of serps. Her 1st payment is being paid on 1st March which is only a part payment, and her full payments are paid 1st April. Does she let universal credit know…
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PIP Renewal
I have just received my PIP Renewal form. This will be the 2nd time I have had to apply to renew. The form is not the same as the previous renewal form it looks a lot like the original form I filled in. Is it normal for the 2nd review form to be like the original? My 1st renewal was a paper review is this likely again or…
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North Yorkshire council claim review
Hi, I have never heard of a claim revew. I have been informed that if there is a change to my circumstances then I have to inform them. I have a private pension and a state pension. Bercause of thegovement freezing the basic 20{Percent} threshold, many of us are loosing out and what I receive is for the private pension is…
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Mortgage Buyout & Universal Credit
So me and my ex have a mortgage together for last 10 years she moved out and we separated 2 weeks after moving in, she has never paid anything towards the mortgage or anything Yes I know legally she is entitled to half the house regardless whether she has ever paid anything towards it but she doesn't want that She has…
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P45 received for ESA claim
I receive the high rates for PIP and also have been claiming ESA contribution based for many years. I do not qualify for income related benefits. I have today received a P45 for ESA which says date allowance ceased 3rd February 2026. I have had no other notification from ESA at all. Is there any reason they would stop my…
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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 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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Benefit advice for someone who came off due to inheritance/savings
I came off ESA support group (long term sickness) at an annoying time when they were about to transfer me to UC (created an account and everything) But I found out I was to receive some the inheritance money the month after, that would take me over saving limit so had no choice but to cancel my ESA and obviously the UC…
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State Pension Overpayment
Very sadly my wife died recently. Because of waiting for various medical bureaucratic procedures the earliest I could register her death was last Thursday, February 5th. Today her state pension has been paid in full into her account. It's now sixteen days since she died. Am I going to have to go through the hassle of…
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Council Tax Reduction Mistake
I recently applied for a reduction in my Council Tax as I'm unemployed and on universal credit. I live in a private rented house with another tenant who is also on UC and yesterday I was trying to help them apply for council tax reduction as well. When filling out the form I came to the question "Do you live with any…
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Repayment of Winter Fuel Allowance
At 85 with an income over £35K, I am expected to repay during tax year 2026. However, my disabled wife (83) with a low income receives half i.e. £150. As I received the other half, will I be required to just repay my half (£150) or, do I have to repay the entire £300? My 2025/26 Tax code has been issued as K3 but the…
