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Carers Allowance on a zero hours contract?

Hi there, I just wondered if anyone could give me some advice. I was hoping to claim carers allowance as I am having to look after my dad more & more. I work on a zero hours contract but my hours & ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 11 Jan 2025

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CEO to zero

I recall being in Hospital, my choice, A little lump to be removed, from thee left side of a neck. 2 hours later I remind the chap that I cannot take much more and (given I have side is high pain ...

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Working 16 hours

How much money am I entitled if I work 16 hours and earn 166.72 a week on uc - the benefit calculator is showing zero. im currently on esa although the job is 16 hours a week the contract is for over ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 13 Oct 2023

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UC LCWRA - Starting part time work over 16 hours

Hello there! I am currently on UC and recieve LCWRA (i was previously on ESA and moving in with my partner who is on UC triggered the change to UC) As my condition has become more manageable at ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 6 May 2021

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Permitted Work with a zero hour contract, with Employment and Support allowance

I am wandering how you get around the permitted work rules to keep DWP happy and to secure the rest of my benefits, if you are undertaking a zero hour contract job, which would see me doing on average ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 19 Nov 2021

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My working hours keep getting Brought up because of my conditions

Hello everyone! Before I start, I just want to say I absolutley love my career! I work 37hours a week Mon-Fri I was awarded pip last November even as a full-time worker, and at no point in the ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Work and employment - 8 Oct 2023

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Scored zero on all part of my pip!

i was awarded zero on all parts of my assesment i have below sent this in a letter form to them i did call to tell them all that below over the phone but the guy was like you dont have to talk about ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 18 Oct 2022

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Pip assessors gave zero points

Hello, im new on here. I have applied back in feb/march for PIP. This is due to lower back problems and I suffer from depression and anxiety. I do work part time and i feel that because of this thats ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 28 Jun 2022

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Care package going from 42 hours a week to 0 hours, I think I need legal advice

Hello I am new here. I am looking for help with adult social care. I have been told my social worker is leaving on friday 9th March and that my care package is going from 42 hours a week to zero ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 6 Mar 2018

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Need advice after awful pip assessor experience

Hi was hoping for some advice and support. Sorry if this is long winded but feeling really upset about what's gone on. I have ME , fibromyalgia, vertigo ,depression, anxiety and PTSD and the most ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 28 Jan 2024

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