From 6th April 2026: Above inflation increases of the UC Standard Allowances From 6th April most benefit rates increased by 3.8%, but the… Read More > "Benefits Update"
The Benefit Cap
The Benefit Cap limits the total amount of social security benefits that can be paid in: Child Benefit Employment and Support Allowance Jobseeker’s… Read More > "The Benefit Cap"
Off work and very ill – What to claim and when to claim it?
Hello Mike, Last week, I attended your very informative session on UC and PIP. I work with a woman who is 54 and… Read More > "Off work and very ill – What to claim and when to claim it?"
Patriarchy Part 4 – Wealth
Whether its wages, property, savings, pensions, investments, gold, or whatever; a basic google search tells me that in the UK, men own two… Read More > "Patriarchy Part 4 – Wealth"
Patriarchy Part 3 – Alzheimer’s Disease
In the UK, woman make up two-thirds of dementia patients; men, one-third. Why the difference between males and females? Nobody knows because the… Read More > "Patriarchy Part 3 – Alzheimer’s Disease"
Patriarchy Part 2 – Prince Andrew
I have just done a google search. If what I have read it true, there are at least 6 brothels within a 15… Read More > "Patriarchy Part 2 – Prince Andrew"
Patriarchy Part 1 – Shamima Begum
Shamima Begum was a British child who was groomed online by murderers. With the knowledge of Britain’s Intelligence allies (Canada) she was trafficked… Read More > "Patriarchy Part 1 – Shamima Begum"
Pension Credit and Caring
Hello Mike My client Paula (68) gets State Pension and a private pension that works out at £270.00 per week. She gets Housing… Read More > "Pension Credit and Caring"
Pension Credit and Disability
Pension Credit is the equivalent of Universal Credit for people who are over pension age (which is currently 66) Pension Credit a what-you’ve-got-vs-what-you-need… Read More > "Pension Credit and Disability"
UC and HB Capital Rules: Joint-Owning a House
Hi Mike, My client (44) needs to get out of a situation of domestic abuse and to move into refuge. She is a… Read More > "UC and HB Capital Rules: Joint-Owning a House"
The LCWRA Element Waiting Period
Hi Mike, My service user Alison claimed UC on 2nd July. A couple of days later on 4th July she sent in her… Read More > "The LCWRA Element Waiting Period"
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."
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:"
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?"
I’m living in a refuge. How much can I earn, before my HB goes wrong?
Good afternoon, I am a single mum with 2 children age 10 and 6 years old. I am on Universal Credit (UC) and… Read More > "I’m living in a refuge. How much can I earn, before my HB goes wrong?"
What’s the point of Carer’s Allowance?
Hi Mike, My service user claimed Carer’s Allowance and the DWP deducted the same amount off her Universal Credit. So there was no… Read More > "What’s the point of Carer’s Allowance?"
What’s the point of ESA?
Hi Yoda, My service-user Marta is 47, single and lives in a housing association property She’s been off sick from work getting Statutory… Read More > "What’s the point of ESA?"
PIP: Re-Claiming While Waiting For A Tribunal
Hi Mike, I support a gentleman whose 1st PIP application has been rejected. He has done a mandatory reconsideration which also failed to score… Read More > "PIP: Re-Claiming While Waiting For A Tribunal"