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Industrial Injuries benefit

  • Eric Coates
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13 years 1 month ago #48523 by Eric Coates
Industrial Injuries benefit was created by Eric Coates
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what is happening to Industrial Injuries benefit as I was awarded it for life and I am worried that this is going to be withdrawn when the new Universal Credit starts.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 1 month 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 1 month ago #48538 by RachelPotter
Replied by RachelPotter on topic Re:Industrial Injuries benefit
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 1 month ago #48542 by The Thing
Replied by The Thing on topic Re:Industrial Injuries benefit
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 1 month 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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13 years 1 month 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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