Sometimes people ask me, why I do, what I do And sometimes I reply, I’m a class warrior It’s a joke And sometimes people… Read More > "Why I do, what I do…"
How can you be getting contributory-ESA if you’ve never worked?
When I was a young man, there was a benefit called Housewives’-Non-Contributory-Invalidity-Pension. It was for women whose health difficulties or disabilities meant that they… Read More > "How can you be getting contributory-ESA if you’ve never worked?"
Hello Anna… An Answer to a Question About Getting PIP Mobility.
Hello Anna, When you have an award of PIP you can ask the Department for Work and Pensions to look at it again, to… Read More > "Hello Anna… An Answer to a Question About Getting PIP Mobility."
LCW and LCWRA Are Not Benefits
LCW and LCWRA are not benefits. They are labels that get attached to a person after a Work Capability Assessment And different labels… Read More > "LCW and LCWRA Are Not Benefits"
Hello Hatshepsut… An answer without a question:
This morning I had a conversation with someone about their benefits. Then, I sent a confirmation email This is it: Hello Hatshepsut, Here’s… Read More > "Hello Hatshepsut… An answer without a question:"
Leaving Your Home Because Of Domestic Abuse
Temporary Absences If you are getting Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Housing Costs Element and you temporarily leave your home because of fear… Read More > "Leaving Your Home Because Of Domestic Abuse"
Just Moved to UC: Do I Need a New Work Capability Assessment?
Hello Mike, My client Ria has been getting old-style ESA since 2016. She just claimed UC after getting a migration notice. When she… Read More > "Just Moved to UC: Do I Need a New Work Capability Assessment?"
Managed Migration to Universal Crediit
The Rules The rules of migration are laws. They come from the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2014 Legacy Benefits: Working Tax Credit –… Read More > "Managed Migration to Universal Crediit"
Local Connection
I am a benefits specialist, not a homelessness adviser, but I am reasonably familiar with homelessness law. If you have any doubt about… Read More > "Local Connection"
Renting out my spare room?
Hello Mike, I’m getting Universal Credit, that includes a Housing Costs Element. This doesn’t cover my full rent. I asked my landlord about… Read More > "Renting out my spare room?"
What can I claim when I can’t work (much) because of ill-health?
Hello Mike, What can I claim if I can’t work (much) because of ill health? Julian. Hello Julian, Going off-sick from work: Statutory… Read More > "What can I claim when I can’t work (much) because of ill-health?"
Limited Capability for Work – While Working?
May works part time earning £1,100 per month. She lives on her own in a mortgaged house. She has significant health difficulties and… Read More > "Limited Capability for Work – While Working?"
Old Style ESA: Getting a New iESA Award
This post was written in 2021, so the amounts are now out-of-date, but the ideas are still completely valid. Old-Style ESA and New-Style… Read More > "Old Style ESA: Getting a New iESA Award"
DLA, PIP & AA: The Age Related Rules
If your disability causes care needs you may get: DLA Care Component if you claim/ed before the age of 16. PIP Daily Living… Read More > "DLA, PIP & AA: The Age Related Rules"
Working While You Live in a Hostel, Refuge or Supported Accommodation.
This post was updated on 26 April 2024 You can download a PDF of this information This information is about people who are… Read More > "Working While You Live in a Hostel, Refuge or Supported Accommodation."
My Left Foot
A couple of days ago, I injured my left foot. It’s a trivial injury and I’m confident that it will heal in a… Read More > "My Left Foot"
PIP Points
The purpose of PIP is to enable someone who has a disability to live, as far as possible, the life they wish to… Read More > "PIP Points"
National Insurance: Carer’s Credits
Carer’s Allowance – 35 Hours If you spend 35 or more hours each week caring for someone who gets PIP-Daily-Living, or Attendance Allowance,… Read More > "National Insurance: Carer’s Credits"
Pension Pots and Universal Credit
A pension pot is an amount of money that is held under a personal pension scheme. The value of this fund is disregarded… Read More > "Pension Pots and Universal Credit"