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Industrial Injuries benefit

Eric Coates
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13 years 8 months ago #48523 by Eric Coates

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Hi. does anyone know what is happening to Industrial Injuries benefit as I was awarded it for life and I am worried that this is going to be withdrawn when the new Universal Credit starts.

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tb1uk

13 years 8 months ago #48536 by tb1uk

Replied by tb1uk on topic Re:Industrial Injuries benefit

hi. i've been on it since 1987. i've not seen any reports about it. yet!

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RachelPotter

13 years 8 months ago #48538 by RachelPotter

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www.incomemax.co.uk/looking-into-the-inc...edit-system-in-2013/

Hi, this says that Industrial Injury Benefit will not be affected by UC.

Best wishes,
Rachel

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The Thing

13 years 8 months ago #48542 by The Thing

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Industrial Disablement Benefit will not be replaced with Universal Credits

Scroll down to 54 in link

www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/universal-credit-chapter2.pdf

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Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
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13 years 8 months ago #48567 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)

Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Re:Industrial Injuries benefit

Nor will related benefits such as Reduced Earnings Allowance, which changes to Retirement Allowance when the claimant reaches State Pension Age.

PLEASE READ THE SPOTLIGHTS AREA OF THE FORUM REGULARLY, OTHERWISE YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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cdl
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13 years 8 months ago #48662 by cdl

Replied by cdl on topic Re:Industrial Injuries benefit

Doesn't clarify if it will be means tested for housing and gouncil tax benefit as now though.

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