In this video I discuss the recent Fraud and Error report by the DWP, Cost of Living Payment overpayments, PIP and DLA cost of living payments, ESA to Universal Credit migration, and the benefits white paper proposed changes.
@@emmahowells8334I don't think alcoholics and JUNKIES should get a dam thing. I have renal failure am on dialisis 3 days a week but work from home 28 hours a week!
Hey stu thanks to your videos I finally plucked up the courage and put in for pip and got awarded high mobility and high care. Life's a lot easier than struggling on esa with all my health conditions. keep up the good work buddy thank you.
Really .im life long labour supporter.but no longer since tony blair illegal war and stitch up of corbyn.sir keir starmer wil ne worst pm ss he also said he will contoniue to let illegal immigrants in who are getting money then complain.whike they left my autisyic son whose disessed father grandfatber paid 1000s in taxes.also. alsohe stopped jimmy savile bring onvrstigated..i dony like tories But my tory mp has been supportive .
Thank you Stuart for all the work you do in keeping us informed on all things benefit related. You have been so helpful to me in your videos. Navigating the way to understanding most of these benefits can be a nightmare. You are and have been a Godsend for people like myself.
Well done Stu buddy, what I don’t understand is, your right we pay our national insurance when we’re working like I did myself until I had a injury on a building site in Cardiff back in 1997 , I was a block pavers labourer Stu and I lifted just half a little block and I pulled my nerve apart in my hip area buddy, it took the NHS 2 and a half years to diagnose the problem correctly yet I’ve had absolutely no treatment whatsoever apart from painkillers, why though? I paid my national insurance for all those years, and if I’m totally honest with you mate, I tried to get DLA six times and they refused me without even contacting my doctor okay, on the seventh time I applied for DLA I said that my doctor is finding it quite disturbing that I’ve applied 6 times and you haven’t had the decency to contact my doctor and I got it straight away, it makes me feel sick that you can injure yourself at work yet you got a very hard job to get anything back from the system Stu I honestly think it stinks. I’d imagine nowadays that it’s quite hard to fiddle the benefits system but I’m sure it can be done buddy, a great video well done Stu we seriously need people like you we really bloody do, take care of yourself buddy from Stevie boy.
Currently experiencing the bureaucratic insanity. After the fourth Restart job interview and the employer telling my work coach (again) that a guy with a heart condition who walks with the aid of a stick and shedload of painkillers who could keel over without warning would basically be a liability stacking toilet rolls. So I was told to get a sick note by my work coach and they start the ball rolling to put me on the "Reduced capability work group", great I thought. Problem is if I fill out the form honestly I don't qualify as disabled enough. If I lay it on thick as many have advised and they find out, that's a whole level of wrath I don't want to mess with.
Bro ,dnt need to lay it on thick just be honest ,What I pray for is someone coming out to see me ,I prefer someone to actually test me come see why I had to stop working , it should be quite easy for them catching the have it ins but it seems they can’t even though I know four people in my street never worked a day in there life and claim for everything with no thought for anyone else ,eg ,a stair lift that never gets used I’ve seen her walk up the stairs ,enjoys her two holidays a year son does mma ,yes I’m not joking , How they find it hard to find the scammers totally blows my mind ,if some one from the benefit system where to watch them for two week ,they would be out having to work ,since I lost my job that I totally enjoyed after a bad motorbike acc doing a job inbeetween my painter and decorator skilled job but that had dried up in my area uk,so I used my motorbike to do couriering as. It was self employed aswell , If I had never taken that job and just went and signed on with my fused ankle from a previous acc ,I probably would have got dla but no I chose to work and guess what that acc might never have happened if I’d just said f,,,it painting will come bck in sooner or later ,se60 put good money in my pocket , two holidays a year and my new motorcycle when I wanted to buy one .to go on to benefits , Yeagh lots off people like going bck wards and missing out on the best bit the work crack and the people you meet .Yeagh loads off people just want to sit on there b,,,doing nothing all day personally it’s destroyed me .
Restart advisors are nonce pricks tip pull out your consent sharing data forms with your provider under GDPR found myself a part time job kept on asking for my employer details told them to do one also without my consent to share they cannot contact my employer for the details working hours etc my splastic advisor want me over to universal credit still on the legacy JSA benefit told to do one reason you want me over to universal credit to get me to follow my commitments in the journal also get me sanctioned.
No consent signed forms restart advisor cannot share your CV or book you to any job interviews send of jobs to any third party companies without your permission or even Setup online courses but keep your job search active show your work coach your seeking work on your own terms. You cannot get sanctioned for pulling these data sharing forms this is how restart make their money.
Yes my brother bought me the Stylophone as part audio gear (due to my musical hobbies) part joke (due to the picture of Rolf). There aren't many people that would know what the case looked like sans monotron. I'm now following your channel as you seem to know your stuff!
I suffer from BPD. I've been told more than once that I'd qualify for either PIP or ESA. I won't claim though due to the fact of what they'd probably do to me if i did! Its just ridiculous.
Hi Sean, I'm not sure I can alleviate your fears but it is much easier if you can find one to one support. Try this advice finder to see if there is an organisation local to you that might be able to support you with the process.advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/
I claim pip for borderline personality disorders expect to go to a court tribunal it's the only way you're going to get it You're not going to get it from the DWP
We are having a hard time time aiming new style ESA for my husband. He has spinal stenosis and had major surgery and they found a tear on his spinal cord and we are way out of our comfort zone applying. It’s awful.
I got a letter stating I’m not intitled to esa as not enough stamps paid, although iv been a carer for my husband for the last 5 years,now he has died im besides myself with grief and in no fit state to work surly this can’t be right.
I worked with a woman who cared for her Mother for years and like you she was told she had to work, they treat it like your working caring for someone, so they see you fit for work.
You will need to check your contributions and see if the Carer's Allowance contributions were paid. www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record - if they are not you will need to contact the Carer's Allowance department to see if they can correct this.
Hello stuart. I had a cardiac arrest in March that was brought on by work related chronic stress anxiety and bereavement. I am now anxious about going back to work because of my anxiety about my health and suffering further stress resulting in another cardiac arrest. What do you rate my chances of claiming esa and pip regarding my issues? Any help or advice would be much appreciated
I think the suggestion is that they are before the decision is made therefore directing the decision without careful consideration of the content of the person's application. The very high success rate of appeals suggests that this might be accurate, but there is no definitive proof as yet, only reports from whistle-blowers.
Hi, house I am staying is sold and I have to leave. But this means my rent will increase by 80% , I work full time but if I pay full rent I will struggle too much, down to £ 100 after food or maybe £50 Is there any calculation how much can we get for rent top up? Also, can I apply for deposit help too, as it will be double payment before I move out to new place. Would they expect you to use your saving. TIA
It feels to me that simple random sampling = a convenient way to justify guesswork that suits the government when it 's helpful for them when it says what that want it to say....not a surprise. Sorry kinda neg atm but that's life :/
Please can you let me know any place I can go for some legal as I am on my own I have nowhere to go ask about what can I do about changing you to universal credit to help me with what problems I have thank you Stuart
I get LCWRA element on universal credit and i also get PIP to higher rate for both mobility and daily living. i have skeliosis, fibromyalgia, severe anxiety and panic disorder/ depression, is the LCWRA element being discontinued i hear and they are merging pip with this can anyone clarify this? Is really concerned me what is going to happen.
Hi stu very informative blogs you have. Wanted to ask my husband is on ESA would we move over to uc if the got a job part time. I get carers allowance and haven’t worked for a few years, due to ill health many thanks.
It would depend on which group he was in as to whether getting a part-time job would effect his entitlement to ESA. You would need to get face to face advice on this as it sounds like a complex set of circumstances. This link should help you to find support in your area - advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/
Iv been wondering if I should claim ESA, Im currently on UC, work P/T 12.5hrs per wk, have mobillity issues and continuous fit notes stating I can work no more than 12.5hrs per wk, yet the jokecenter say 'no, you need to work 35hrs." Regarding PIP, my claim was 0 points, my reconsideration was 0 points, so wonder how many I will get with the tribunal...0 points lol.
Hi Stuart, thanks for all your advice brilliant. As far as ESA is concerned do you think interest from a property inheritance would be classed as income if it's in a high interest account with no access, that kind of account if you see what I mean... Also if you could do a video around valid reasons for going abroad and for how long while claiming benefits that would be fantastic❤
My friend has UC and curently employed part time, she has been asked to go to Job Centre saying she need to increase her hours/earnings to make sure is above the minimum earning UC request...is she continues to work emplyed and have some extra work as self emplyed (cleaning flr example) will this be taken into consideration and help increasing earnings above the floor income UC wants?
Yes it should be but she will need to be registered as self-employed, log this with UC (they may need her UTR number) and then she will have to update her earnings each month.
Hi Stu, I'm moving to another town to work and volunteer for a non profit organisation. Can I still claim universal credit looking for another part-time job to pay the bills? I hope to fine one straight away, but just in case it takes a couple of months...can I still claim help with rent etc. Thanks for your help. 😊
If your earnings are within the threshold then you should be able to claim but I cannot say what "claimant commitment" to looking for work that you would be given.
Hello people i need help can i claim ESA while claiming U.C. I had a work accident and damaged the tendons in my hand i also suffer with real bad depression and anxiety and suicidal thoughts every morning i wake up. I tried claiming PIP that hist got rejected so i disagreed with the decision any help appreciated thank you
Dear stu could answer a question for me. I'm 56 and it took me 6 years to get diagnosed in 2021 due to being totally naive about benefits and COVID I have just claimed 3 months ago..I've been awarded the top . today I've been told I can't claim any money back to 2021 is this true..or can appeal
Hi Dee, that is true your claim can only be back dated to the date you apply. It is the same for everyone no matter how long it took them to get a diagnosis. Very sorry
A person can only apply for PIP if they are under state pension age. If they are awarded PIP earlier than state pension age then this will continue after they reach state pension age. If they are over state pension age and applying for a disability benefit for the first time they will need to apply for Attendance Allowance
There are many conflicting reports on the date for people on Legacy ESA. If you have a link to your source I will gladly read it and issue a correction if valid.
Hello people i need help i had a work injury i damaged my tendons in my hand. When i use my hand for a length of time it swells up and im in pain for 2 days after . I suffer real bad depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts every morning i wake up Would/could it be able to claim ESA i tried to claim PIP but got refused, ANY😊y help appreciated Thank you Just E
I have come across many conflicting dates for this which is why I have not said definitively as yet. Initially it was supposed to be 2026 when announced 12 months ago, then in November the government were saying 2024 without definitively specifying whether they meant JSA and W.Tax Credits etc only or ESA as well, then it switched to 2028 and some sources say 2029. Recent news was back to suggesting 2024. If you can provide a source I will gladly read it as it is important to get facts correct.
Where do you go when all the citizens advice bureaus have been shut down because of lack of funding in West Midlands area West Bromwich Walsall area and you are an ex cancer patients with severe nerve damage and you can't go anywhere to see anybody to talk about your problems you having with the DWP ESA whatever because all your legal representation has been. Shut down or they do not send you any letters that you can appeal against any letters from ESA and pip where do you go to when you obviously have a bit of money over the £6,000 no just brought in when it's been a few years that you've been ill but you got severe nerve damage left from the Cancer and you want a lot of medication
Thanks for the informative video which is helping all of us a lot. Please let. I know how I can contact you as I need your advice regarding some welfare benefits.
hi im on ESA contribution based will I have to migrate to univrsal credit I clam both separately at the moment thanks for any help that you can give me
and you are wrong not all ESA will have to go on universal credit only them that have not paid 2 years insurance stamps in work so get your facts right
