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Would Carers element on Universal Credot affect relative's pensions or Council Tax entitlement?

Hi hi there, my relative has asked me to be his Carer. I’m on Universal Credit at the moment, and after speaking to my work coach, they informed me that I could claim the Carers element of U.C. If I ...

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 25 Sep 2021

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Would change of address affect ESA? Would council tax reduction affect ESA?

Hi, I hope everyone is well and safe. I recently moved out of my parent's house during Covid, but didn't realise you need to notify DWP of your change of address. My mum still supports me as she ...

Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 18 May 2021

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Council tax exemption

Hi does anyone know about council tax exemption, how long in takes ? Do they back date payments ect , if any replies would be appreciated.

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 7 Jan 2021

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council tax help if you have money in the bank

hi i have just been awarded pip for daily living (on enhanced rate) - nothing for mobility if you have more than £16k in the bank and are on this benefit are you able to claim for council tax help? ...

Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 28 Dec 2023

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Been rejected by council regards disability tax relief

I am living in 1 bed house.need to climb on stairs since I open the door as my house is allocated up the arch of building.then is my kitchen wit tiny living space sofa where my carer sleep .another ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 15 Aug 2023

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Council Tax

Dear All About 10 days ago, an Enforcement Agent was sent to my block of flats by Kensington and Chelsea council to demand payment of council tax which apparently had not been paid. I thought that you ...

Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 23 Oct 2023

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Hi, my name is Twin123! Can my daughter claim free council tax?

Hi. My daugher in law lives with her 11 year old son who is autistic and claims pip. Have I read somewhere that she can get free council tax. She works two days a week

Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 5 Feb 2022

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Council Tax

Hello I hope everyone is doing good Actually I wanted to know if my partner move in with me My council tax will go up? Currently I'm getting council tax reduction Regards

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 8 Jul 2021

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I've sent my form in. What is the expected timeline? What reduction in council tax can I expect?

I sent my form in for Pip what is the timeline I should be expecting and what reduction can I expect in council tax when I'm awarded Pip?

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 11 Jun 2021

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Council tax liability

My house is owned by my husband he pays the mortgage we are going to separate. I will be living in the house with 3 children and old father who is 77 years old. Income will be carers allowance I ...

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 18 Jan 2024

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