Not all disability’s can be seen

@patsyballantyne9886

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@emmahowells8334

11 ай бұрын

Exactly, mental illness, Fybromyalgia etc illnesses like those won't be like someone who has say MS etc.

@galegrazutis964

10 ай бұрын

​@@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!

@alexb8132

10 ай бұрын

Not all lies can be seen.. not me that’s the dwp motto

@Alternative112

7 ай бұрын

Exactly

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.

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

very glad I could help :)

Never forget that it was the labour party who gave atos their dream contract back in the day.

@Agnethatheredhairkid

Жыл бұрын

@ Marco4863: Exactly, Marco. Tony Blair started the rot and this country has been shit ever since.

@janeslater8004

11 ай бұрын

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 .

@StuartMcGoo

8 ай бұрын

Oh it's not forgotten here

Thank you for taking the time Stuart, much appreciated :)

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.

I'm very worried about the future regarding benefits

Hi thank you so much for all you do please take care.

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.

Thank you Stuart xx

Thank you stuart

Thankyou

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.

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

I advise that you get support from someone to fill in the UC50 form for you. advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

@Crosshatch1212

11 ай бұрын

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 .

@ducky7030

10 ай бұрын

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.

@ducky7030

10 ай бұрын

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.

@Jon6429

10 ай бұрын

@@ducky7030 update: Filling out 2nd 'Capability for work Questionnaire' after they 'lost' the first one.

Interesting, thank you! Is that an 8" floppy disk on your wall?

They never mention people who are entitled to benefits and don't bother claiming..

@StuartMcGoo

8 ай бұрын

Yes, funny that isn't it?

@sean5990

8 ай бұрын

I'm too scared to claim.

@jeanneblache2527

8 ай бұрын

Too scared of what??? @@sean5990

@swagon4545

8 ай бұрын

It's because of people that are genuinely disabled who don't put in for a claim don't get any thing.. Them who fake a disabled get everything...

@swagon4545

8 ай бұрын

​@@sean5990Really... Sounds like you already have... If you have genuinely disabled.. Nothing is stopping you trying & get some sort of help..

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 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.

@StuartMcGoo

8 ай бұрын

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/

@injusticemattersuk4744

5 ай бұрын

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

I appreciate that you covered up Rolf Harris's face (May he rot in hell) on that box with that korg monotron

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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!

@RetroPlus

Жыл бұрын

@@StuartMcGoo Thanks, i appreciate it. I love what you're doing on here too, keep spreading this info that so many need to hear

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

also help to buy is a benefit

Hi Stuart I've been on none means tested ESA for many years. When i move to UC will it carry on the same or will i be means tested. Thank you.

my UC have commited fraud with a sanction they gave me

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.

@pam164

Жыл бұрын

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.

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

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 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❤

I know someome who works for dwp and they said they have a fail pile and a pass pile fir pip and you just get placed on either

@pam164

Жыл бұрын

​@Kim Hill 😂

@robredman8908

Жыл бұрын

@@KimHill-op4hw why obviously? Don't you think that's wrong?

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

There are reports of "targets to fail" from whistle-blowers like the person you know.

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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 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.

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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/

@shaziakauser4759

Жыл бұрын

@@StuartMcGoo thankyou very much, he is in the support group of ESA. Many thanks

@vibrantlibra5880

Жыл бұрын

You are allowed to do permitted work on ESA under 16hr -at £ 167 per week after tax & nationals insurance

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

Can anyone tell me if I'm on employment and support allowance and change address do I have too go on universal credit?

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.

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 :/

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

It certainly could be misused in that way - I'm not saying it is being, but who knows?

Would my friends benefits stop if they report a change of address thanks great show

@mitchmitchell7470

Жыл бұрын

No

@lbarnett748

Жыл бұрын

No but they can if you don’t

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. 😊

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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.

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?

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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.

Gov need to stop picking on poorest full stop

Hi , what can you do if the DWP impose deduction after deduction for years via UC , only to find out it was someone else’s debt with the same name ?

@StuartMcGoo

8 ай бұрын

You need to get one-to-one support to challenge that. I recommend using the advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/ site to find support locally.

@Dinadino994

8 ай бұрын

@@StuartMcGoo thank you very much for advice , get into that right now 👍😊

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

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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

@dee4732

Жыл бұрын

@@StuartMcGoo thanks Stu broke my heart, can't believe it, shocked really. Previously worked all my life. Thanks for the quick response.

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

Anyone noticed how few universal credit videos there are on yt? Yeah I wonder why

Hello Stuart

for people on legacy employment support allowance its 2029 the date for all to be moved to universal credit its 2024 for other legacy benefits

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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.

@missredumbrella

9 ай бұрын

I am on esa and just got a letter regarding the swap over to UC

How to connect with u

Hi stu, is it true a person over the age of 66 is not entitled for pip?

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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

@ramcehayel4616

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information stu

@janeslater8004

11 ай бұрын

I know a man 76 who still on dla for yearz as well as pension

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 read that they was not moving people to 2028 if you are in support group

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

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.

@janeslater8004

11 ай бұрын

I just got renewal.for essa.they reviewed once 4 years ago

My name is Assiatu I will like to apply for unveiled credit

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

Better mic please

Stu don’t know you personally but l guess your a SNP Supporter & probably not interested in the people.

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.

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I no longer take on clients however you may find support through this link - advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

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

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

If you are on New Style ESA (contributions) you will not need to migrate until you contributory period comes to an end.

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

@StuartMcGoo

Жыл бұрын

My facts are right, that is New Style ESA you are talking about, I'm talking about Legacy ESA.

@Trish-ql9kz

Жыл бұрын

That’s quite a snappy post Stephen, as for Stu’s response he could’ve ended it with So put that in your pipe and smoke it!