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Nystagmite

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  1. Nystagmite
    I use both m-tickets and paper tickets. The latter I use mostly for train tickets. I've managed to lose a few an had to pay for a replacement. I've not had a problem yet with m-tickets. A few years ago, I thought it would be easier to check in for a flight using the app. Whilst you just need to log in and check in, you still needed some sort of paper proof as your ticket. It turns out it's much less faff to print your ticket. One thing our local bus company do (and so do London / TfL) is the ability to pay for fares via contactless cards. That makes it easier too.
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    I remember someone (and I won't be surprised if she's alone in this) saying one problem for her being paid monthly, is that due to her mental health issues, she'll just go out and spend it and have nothing for the month. That's something that worries me too. At least with being pad fortnightly (plus PIP paid once in between those 2 weeks) it's much easier. Many people working are paid weekly. When I was working, I was and I know many who are paid weekly too.
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    Thanks for the link. I've been wondering the same too. It's meant to be 2019 here. Won't be surprised if it'll be later.
  4. Nystagmite
    It's a start. But 5 weeks is still a long time to wait.
  5. Nystagmite
    Do you have a local Mind in your area who can help with your PIP application?
  6. Nystagmite
    If you're single and not disabled, it's £5 a week before they take £1 for every £1 you earn.
  7. Nystagmite
    There's no SDP within UC I'm afraid.
  8. Nystagmite
    If it's an 0345 number, some mobile providers have 0345 included in their "free inclusive minutes". But check with your provider before calling.
  9. Nystagmite
    You have to go through the report and tear it apart. You have to state why you disagree. So, you can't just ask them to look at it because you need the money. But you can ask them to look at it again because they wrote something like you can walk 100 meters without stopping, yet, you have medical stating you can only walk 5 metres. I wrote a letter and gave a lot of examples. The examples were something like "when I tried to do this, this happened..." I explained how it meant I needed help from another person else I couldn't do it safely or properly.
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    I was replying to essexmatt who claimed he'd be worse off. I've done some maths which would state he'd get the same amount. And there's the transitional protection when you migrate over, assuming you're not migrating due to a change.
  11. Nystagmite
    You won't be worse off. JSA and basic UC is the same amount. Unless of course you're subject to the benefit cap due to your rent.
  12. Nystagmite
    Contributions based ESA isn't part of UC. It's only income based ESA that is. As for whether we'll be worse off - you won't get the severe disability premium if you already get and apparently, there's transitional protection. But I have no idea if UC will be more than ESA support group.
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    My apologies - https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2017/october/guidance-work-capability-assessment-reassessment-published
  14. Nystagmite
    I do apologise if there was a thread on this recently; but I can't find it. https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=160 In short, the DWP have decided you won't be reassessed if you're in the support group and - the condition will always be present - there's no realistic chance of recovery (such as a transplant or surgery)
  15. Nystagmite
    That is just awful.
  16. Nystagmite
    They are two different benefits. You receive ESA because you're unfit to work. You receive PIP because you have a health condition which means you have care and /or mobility needs. Whilst some of the criteria does overlap, there are some differences. ESA and UC are slightly different - with ESA, you just get your ESA every 2 weeks. with UC, you get your element what was ESA (or whatever group they place you in) every month. If applicable, you'd also get your housing element paid with your UC too. Whereas under ESA, you either had it paid to your landlord or it was paid separately to you.
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    You're better off having someone present who knows you. Whilst the welfare right officer will know generally what things to include, they won't know how it affects you.
  18. Nystagmite
    There are so many different numbers that blocking them is going to make no difference at all.
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    I would really like to thank the eejit who didn't check his mobile number before handing it out to goodness knows how many estate agents. For the last 9 days, I've received countless calls for him. One included a text where even after I said you have the wrong number, they sent me a text of an appointment he has,
  20. Nystagmite
    No it doesn't. It's only a partners income that affects your income based benefits.
  21. Nystagmite
    Some areas (mine will be this way soon) are just UC now; so you wouldn't be able to put in a claim for ESA at all.
  22. Nystagmite
    You'd only get extra money if you're put in the support group, which is known as limited capability for work related activity. (LCWRA) Those in the work related group who applied after April 3rd aren't entitled to any extra money.
  23. Nystagmite
    It would be right that matt pays 50% of the rent - it would only be 1/3 if there were 3 rooms. Have you put your details through a UC calculator? The problem is, the benefit is new that many people don't know (despite you not being in a strange situation) much about it.
  24. Nystagmite
    Take someone with you, if you can. In regards to the blue badge - the moving around part of PIP / higher rate mobility DLA automatically entitles you to one. You may have to have an assessment if you're not on these benefits and don't qualify under other criteria.
  25. Nystagmite
    Unless you have their permission, they can stop it if they find out.

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