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Hi I get pip universal credit and lwrca. Will my benefits be reduced when my son starts working?

My son finishes university in the summer will my benefits be reduced when he starts working when he returns home?

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 24 Feb 2022

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Will working as a part time freelancer affect UC benefits?

Will working as a part-time freelancer affect UC benefits? The work can change from week to week but the rules concerning UC are not drawn in stone.

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 26 Mar 2022

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May have to stop working, terrified of going through benefits system

I returned to work 2 years ago after 10 years with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. I had a relapse at the end of ladt year and despite everything it isn't improving. I can't take time off ...

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Hi, my name is Fairplayam! Benefits and Working

Thanks for your help in advance. I am new to this platform and I am not sure what to do?. I am registered as disabled and been receiving UC with unfit for work element within UC entitlement. I thought ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 25 Apr 2023

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New Style contributory benefits: how well are they working?

The Social Security Advisory Committee are looking into how well contributory benefits (New Style JSA and ESA) are working. To take part in their research, complete their online survey now. There's ...

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What benefits could I claim if I stopped working, or moved onto reduced hours?

I suffer with a number of conditions that is leaving me struggle with my full time job. I am at a stage where I don't think I can carry on but at the same time I know I can't afford not to work. I ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 5 Nov 2021

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New spinal stenosis diagnosis and benefits

i have finally got somewhere with my health problems in part was recently told i have spinal stenosis. in my neck I'm finding it hard to find a job. i'm wondering just what benefits i am entitled to ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 20 Sep 2018

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Working while receiving PIP

If you work at home (freelance) occasionally and typically earn less £50 a week and nothing has changed in your medical circumstances, do you have to inform DWP that you do this freelance work? I read ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 7 Feb 2023

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Wealthy People have dreams . Poor people die to make them come true

Hello everyone. I am completely new to this. I am perhaps one of the thousands of those who have had a wonderful job, home, family, social life car etc to then lose everything [Overnight it seems] ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 28 Jul 2018

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I pay my mortgage with benefits. Application for new interest rate has been refused. What can I do?

Hi , I have a mortgage which I manage to pay on my benefits. I was working full-time and have had the mortgage for 10 years however due to disability I lost my job. I have applied for a new intrest ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 16 Aug 2021

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