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3 months 4 days ago #294196 by battyboo
Universal credit , issues application disabled son was created by battyboo
Adult son. Cared for 24 /7 by myself his mum ,gies to a daycentre.Severe learning disabilities autism fragile x syndrome.I do all personal care etc , he cannot cook or look after him self at all , like a child .Aged 34 .
We have moved area so had to claim UC .
1. First problem -Having problems with journal as I have to complete it for him , but ridiculously have had to agree to work commitments on his journal to continue claim.
Any advice please.
2. Home visit tomorrow from DWP , who wants to see him ?so had to agree to that .
3. Council tax benefits have stated we are both working age so will only pay 75 per cent of claim .. Thank you in advance .
We have moved area so had to claim UC .
1. First problem -Having problems with journal as I have to complete it for him , but ridiculously have had to agree to work commitments on his journal to continue claim.
Any advice please.
2. Home visit tomorrow from DWP , who wants to see him ?so had to agree to that .
3. Council tax benefits have stated we are both working age so will only pay 75 per cent of claim .. Thank you in advance .
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3 months 4 days ago - 3 months 4 days ago #294198 by David
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Hi battyboo,
The home visit by the DWP is important as you can request that you are made the appointee for your son. Being appointee only applies to the DWP and means you can look after all DWP Benefits for your son.
So you can complete UC journal entries in your own name.. Being appointee also makes it a lot easier to administer medical assessments for your son.
Once you have been made appointee you can ask for his Benefits to be paid into your bank account.
I am unable to answer your Council Tax question. Local Authorities are allowed to vary their Council Tax Reduction schemes so it would be a good idea to query initially with the Council Tax department and if you are not happy, refer to your local Welfare Advice agency.
David
The home visit by the DWP is important as you can request that you are made the appointee for your son. Being appointee only applies to the DWP and means you can look after all DWP Benefits for your son.
So you can complete UC journal entries in your own name.. Being appointee also makes it a lot easier to administer medical assessments for your son.
Once you have been made appointee you can ask for his Benefits to be paid into your bank account.
I am unable to answer your Council Tax question. Local Authorities are allowed to vary their Council Tax Reduction schemes so it would be a good idea to query initially with the Council Tax department and if you are not happy, refer to your local Welfare Advice agency.
David
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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3 months 4 days ago #294220 by battyboo
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Thank you for the advice.
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