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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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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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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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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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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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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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Carers Allowance
Hi. I understand that a private pension doesn’t count as earnings however if you pay tax on your earnings because your pension takes you over the tax threshold are you eligible for carers allowance if your net pay is then below £196.00. Thanks
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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…
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Financial Advisor who knows about Benefits
Hi. My son has recently moved to 50/50 contact with his Dad and I already pay him half the child benefit and DLA. I now understand that the child elements of my Universal Credit can only be paid to one parent and my ex is insisting I pay him half of the allowance. This does not however take into consideration the…
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Paid Universal Credit that wasn't owed to me
This discussion was created from comments split from: Universal credits over payments.
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ESA Award Letter
I know they never make much sense but hope it helps some of you as what to expect if your income related amount migrated to Universal Credit confused 🤔 you will be.
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Access to Work Taxi query
I have just applied for the Access to Work scheme. I was unaware of this and had been using my ADP to fund my taxis as I get the higher mobility element. The DWP site is as clear as mud on how this works. Someone had mentioned you need to get quotes from a taxi firm. You pay yourself and claim it back; which is fine. Does…
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Cont based ESA help needed
My husband has ben on cont based ESA in the support group for years. We get no income related top up as I work and no rent help. On sat he recieved a P45 through the post saying his benifit ended 16/1/26. His last payment was 14/1/26. There was no reason for this, and no letter to inform him of why, just a P45. His next…
