Halló Mike My son Sigurður has a long term disability, he is 24 and he is on ESA and PIP. He wants to… Read More > "Moving Out From Mum’s House – And Moving From ESA To UC"
Missing Backpayments?
Two queries on the similar topics: Hey Mike,I’ve been on UC for a while because I’ve been unwell. I was put in the… Read More > "Missing Backpayments?"
Claiming Together. Who Counts As A Couple?
Three queries on the same topic: A query from Frankie Our service provides emergency accommodation for single homeless people. This week Anna and… Read More > "Claiming Together. Who Counts As A Couple?"
Moving Home Because of Domestic Abuse
Hello Mike, My client and her 17 year olds son have got a new tenancy in a new council area. She was re-housed,… Read More > "Moving Home Because of Domestic Abuse"
Same Starting Point – Two Completely Different Answers
Hi Mike I’ve had a couple of cases recently where clients have made claims for Housing Benefit and the local council says that… Read More > "Same Starting Point – Two Completely Different Answers"
Can two people claim Carer’s Allowance for looking after each other?
Hi Mike I am working with a client who gets PIP and income-related ESA. Her son is now claiming Carer’s Allowance and is… Read More > "Can two people claim Carer’s Allowance for looking after each other?"
Travel Expenses Paid With Wages – They should not count as earnings for Universal Credit
This post was updated on 6 July 2022 to give the correct benefit rates for the current financial year. Hi Mike I am… Read More > "Travel Expenses Paid With Wages – They should not count as earnings for Universal Credit"
ESA and Universal Credit?
Hi Mike, Hope you’re well, I am just enquiring in relation to service users who are currently in receipt of Universal Credit with… Read More > "ESA and Universal Credit?"
Kevin is about to turn 66, Maria is 58.
Hey Mike, Another query for you. I am currently supporting a couple. Kevin will be 66 in May. Maria is aged 58. They… Read More > "Kevin is about to turn 66, Maria is 58."
Keeping ESA Going After A Fit-For-Work Decision
Hi Mike My client was getting income-related ESA until recently. The DWP did a new Work Capability Assessment on her and said that… Read More > "Keeping ESA Going After A Fit-For-Work Decision"
How Much Universal Credit Do You Get For Rent?
Hi Mike My job involves supporting people who are looking for and moving into new homes. How can I work out how much… Read More > "How Much Universal Credit Do You Get For Rent?"
The SDP Gateway
The SDP Gateway rule that this post is about was scrapped on 26th January 2021. I’m leaving this information here to provide a… Read More > "The SDP Gateway"
Older Carers – Pension, Carer’s Allowance and Overlapping Benefits
Hello Mike My client is 67. Each week she gets State Pension of £148.15 and Pension Credit of £25.60. She owns her house.… Read More > "Older Carers – Pension, Carer’s Allowance and Overlapping Benefits"
Income Support for Lone Parents and Carers
Hi Mike Martha is a lone parent. Her son Mikial (4) has cerebral palsy and so Martha gets DLA for him (middle care,… Read More > "Income Support for Lone Parents and Carers"
Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for a Hostel Resident Who Works
This post was updated on 8 April 2022 Hi Mike I work in a hostel and came to your training on Universal Credit… Read More > "Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for a Hostel Resident Who Works"