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UC Migration
I received my letter saying I need to apply by May. I won't be eligible after the first year as my savings are over £16k. I might get transitional protection, but it would mean monthly pension contributions to bring my net income down on a monthly basis. I read lots of threads early on saying this was a PITA and people on…
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Child benefit change
I haven’t received child benefit for years, but due to the change now entitled again. How do I start reclaiming? I work part time. My husband earns 70k so we are now entitled
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Tax credits to uc migration questions
Hi I recieved my letter to change over and left it till a week before the cut off date to apply, we’ve completed the complicated online forms as a joint married couple and since had messages that it will take 4 weeks before any decision is given as the wife has to go to the job centre for an interview yet we don’t plan to…
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Child Benefit - Is a refund possible in light of the new 2024 budget?
Hi All, I found myself in a position whereby
I was asked to repay 100% of our child benefit for tax years 2021-2022 and
2022-2023. This was because my income went
marginally above the 2023 thresholds, yet my wife’s income was below the level
set by the Government. I only just made the payment to
HMRC before the 31st of…
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Being moved from WTC to Universal Credit while self-employed
This discussion was created from comments split from: WTC to UC managed migration..
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WTC Migration to UC date
Hi all, I've been given my cut off date of 4/4/24 to migrate to UC from WTC. I'm self-employed so wanting to do it after my 23/24 tax year ends on 31/3/24 as WTC works on annual income and it's just tidier as far as I'm concerned. My question is if I applied on the 1st or 2nd for UC Online would that be classed as my date…
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esa permitted work & crafting
My husband works full time. I receive contribution based esa and I am in the support group. I am just looking for some advice on permitted work please. I took up crochet as a hobby after my therapist suggested it and I find it really does help my mental state. I would like to sell the the things I make and wondering how…
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Migrating Tax Credits to Universal Credit
When do tax credits end when you receive a migration notice letter? (1) Immediately when you click the last enter on the universal credit online application on or before the migration due date (2) When the universal credit application is finalised, i.e. the DWP are happy with your identity etc? Thank you.
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Work coach support health appointments
I have recently migrated from tax credits to universal credits at my first appointment my commitments were monthly appointments and to keep handing in fit notes I am also in the process of completing the UC50 form and have submitted my second fit note. I have just had my 2nd appointment and have been informed I now need to…
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PIP late appeal help
I have a friend who was awarded PIP March 2023. She has mental health and other things. It's just come to her understanding that she could of put in a Mandatory Reconsideration is she to late for this now? Thank you
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Inheritance affecting ESA?
if someone inherits a property (that they intend living in so will not provide an income) are they still able to claim ESA as they’d still be unable to work and financially no better off?
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New Style ESA refused due to Income, Income has dropped should I reapply ?.
Hi, I need some help with New Style ESA. I am self-employed and work from home (Small Business), I
have Osteoarthritis in my knee and have recently been award PIP and have a Blue
badge. I submitted a claim for new Style ESA based on my earning
for the Previous month, as being self-employed I calculate my earnings from…
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bereavement
Hi all just a enquiry about the bereavement benefit should it affect universal credits. Mams on trying to claim universal credits and and with her receiving bereavement payment it took her over the £6000 threshold and they claiming it’s a income so they are saying she won’t receive full payment but everywhere she reads say…
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In receipt of Carers Allowance for sixteen years.
Does this give me State Pension credits?
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State Pension - The money we owe
I received a letter and form (SPL25D) from HMRC telling me that they have reviewed the amount of state pension my now deceased Mother received between 2 given dates (2006 - 2021,15 years) the dates they quote are from when my Father died and when my Mother died. Not sure if this is legit, but it seems to be, however I…
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Childminder migrating to UC
Hello everyone, Please could someone help with my questions as I have my migration date to move from tax credits to UC later this month? Q1. When declaring health conditions which affect my work, can I state them on the application but also make it clear that I do not wish to be considered for health-related benefits? I…
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Light touch getting heavy touch?
If someone was on light touch all they had to do was accept their commitments every now and then? But now it seems some people have been told they have work search requirements or at least try to earn more? can anyone point me in the right direction what the rules actually are? What are the limits for staying on light…
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SMP after being sacked.
Good evening. I would be very grateful if anyone can offer any advice on the following. My daughter has just been sacked and is 33 weeks pregnant. She has worked for the company from September 22 until this week and therefore qualifies for SMP and from what I can gather (from looking online) you are still entitled to this…
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Household income and benefits
Both my parents have been diagnosed with Parkinsons' and Dementia, while it is early days yet I am keen to understand if we will have issues with making any care claims in the future or benefits. I am lucky enough to live on the same property as my parents with my husband and two children so technically while we live in…
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Stuck in a name-changing loop with HMRC
My wife is trying to change her name with HMRC. She has gone to this government web-site, and signed in using Government Gateway, which requires her to prove her identity. She cannot prove her identity, because the name listed by HMRC is different from the name on her passport and driving licence. So she's in a genuine (I…