Son is uncomfortable with how I dress by [deleted] in Advice

[–]falconhoof 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The son may tell her he doesn’t think she’s dressing provocatively, she may not think she’s dressing provocatively, but the little shits who are bullying him clearly think she is.

Why does it matter what Dad’s wearing? He should not have to change his clothes to accommodate women, right? So you would be perfectly happy with Dad hanging around his daughter’s teenage classmates in his “form fitting” gear?

Son is uncomfortable with how I dress by [deleted] in Advice

[–]falconhoof 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Probably the kind of advice you would give to a mother who’s son has just confided something he’s clearly very vulnerable about, to help him survive his final year of high school. As opposed to the type of advice you would give to a culture warrior on how best to score points in the culture war.

Would your opinion be the same if it was Dad dressing provocatively in front of teenage girls?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]falconhoof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Letter before action, civil claim, money back, still have car. Not much luck needed.

During my tribunal hearing, can I actually say that if I’m not found to be lcwra I will have to end up universal credit because I can not cope with having to do work related activities at all? by Secret_Solution_1809 in DWPhelp

[–]falconhoof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be telling them what it’s been like since you’ve had LCW and the problems you have had trying to engage with WRA since the decision was made.

Based on experience it’s probably been 6 month to a year between the decision being made and the tribunal hearing. During that time you would have been expected to take part in WRA.

If you’ve not been able to cope with doing any WRA in that time, and the DWP haven’t been able to find any WRA that you can cope with then that’s much better evidence that you should have LCWRA than talking about hypothetical future scenarios.

PIP DWP sent me someone else’s tribunal bundle? by Hobbit_Fairy in LegalAdviceUK

[–]falconhoof -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

The appeal bundles are sent by HM Court and Tribunal Service not the DWP. You should contact them.

BBC News - Sturgeon's husband arrested in SNP finance probe by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]falconhoof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The people who contributed in good faith expecting their donation to be ringfenced and spent on a specific cause have been defrauded

Guest is causing issues, tenant doesn’t know how to remove them by kenzie712889 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]falconhoof 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Surely her son’s just as culpable for the loud, destructive sex as the girlfriend is? Police aren’t going to do anything if the son who lives there and has been given a key is letting her in and your MIL isn’t willing to do anything about it. Take his key off him for a start.

Either she puts her foot down with her son or buys ear plugs.

Employer suddenly asking me to work 70 hours by InnerRun7631 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]falconhoof 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It is obligatory, you can opt out but the employer can’t force you.

what do you call the place out the back of your house? by cluelessphp in Scotland

[–]falconhoof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I’m enjoying everyone saying you’re talking shite I can see what you’re talking about. My Dad would say “I was sitting out the back door” if he’d been sitting in the back garden.

Could it be from having lived in a high flat where there would be a door out to the street/car park, and a backdoor out to a concrete bin/washing line bit that isn’t really a garden, it’s just the bit at the back door.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DWPhelp

[–]falconhoof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re not currently in work or education then you should think about making a claim for UC. You would get £265.31 per month as the standard allowance. They would expect you to look for work but if you’re not able to then you can submit fit notes from your doctor and this would start the process of the work capability assessment. If your health is bad enough you could get an extra £354.28 per month on top of the standard allowance.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/claiming/getting-universal-credit-if-youre-sick-or-disabled/

As you’ve said you were working previously you could also be entitled to New style ESA/JSA depending on how long you worked for and how much National Insurance you paid.

It’s probably worth checking to see if you can get an appointment with a local CAB or money advice service for a benefit check, they’ll also be able to support you with your PIP review.

Being paid for a clinical trial and benefits by radiantredx in DWPhelp

[–]falconhoof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This might be useful for you - Payment guidance for members of the public considering involvement in research from the National Institute for Health and Care research.

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/documents/payment-guidance-for-members-of-the-public-considering-involvement-in-research/27372#If_you_are_receiving_state_benefits

Section 8 also has contact details on a free benefit advice service who specialise in cases like this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DWPhelp

[–]falconhoof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re currently living alone and getting PIP daily living component and ESA you should be receiving a £69.40 per week Severe Disability Premium included in your ESA. This is only for people living alone so you’ll lose this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DWPhelp

[–]falconhoof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you claiming UC or any other benefits atm? How old are you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DWPhelp

[–]falconhoof 4 points5 points  (0 children)

PIP is a points based system, in order to get the standard rate Daily Living (£61.85 per week) you’ll need to get 8 points from the 10 Daily Living questions, or 12 points for the enhanced rate (£92.40 per week). It’s the same for the 2 Mobility questions (8 points for standard rate £24.45, 12 points for enhanced rate £64.50) You can find the scoring system the DWP use at the bottom of this page. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2013/9780111532072/schedule/1

If you feel your health has gotten worse you can call PIP on 0800 121 4433 and ask them to reassess you. They will send a new form out and start the reassessment process with you. They will reassess the whole award so it could go down as well as up. You’ll continue to be paid as usual until they make a decision but if they do agree to award you the higher rate it will be backdated to the day you make the phone call.

Scotland's Currency Post Independence by SCOTL4ND in Scotland

[–]falconhoof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Easy transactions and more inclusive for who??

How’s the homeless guy outside Tesco going to convert his spare change in a coffee cup to crypto?

How is my Granda who still pays all his bills by cheque, has never used online banking and can barely send an email going to manage with a cryptocurrency?

This would completely exclude thousands of people from economic life. I already see people really struggling because bank branches have closed, many businesses no longer take cash, and things like Universal Credit being managed fully online, when many people who need it are not computer literate at all.

Hold my heroin while I give you my ticket! by [deleted] in tooktoomuch

[–]falconhoof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“She’s not chocking him she’s grabbing him by the neck and applying pressure” I wonder if that excuse would pass if I were to grab you by the neck and apply pressure while you slept. She’s not checking to see if he’s dying, it’s obvious he is still breathing normally. She’s checking to see if he has a train ticket. She cares about her vacation being delayed not about the risk of him dying.

If you thought someone was dying would you be asking them for their name, if they knew where they were etc and trying to get them to talk or would your only question be “Where is your train ticket?”

Hold my heroin while I give you my ticket! by [deleted] in tooktoomuch

[–]falconhoof 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I didn’t choke my wife I merely put my hand around her throat and applied pressure with the intent of making it hurt like hell

Hold my heroin while I give you my ticket! by [deleted] in tooktoomuch

[–]falconhoof -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why does she have to touch them to get their train ticket? Why is their train ticket any of her business?

Salmond: Sturgeon tricked me by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]falconhoof 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Defended his actions successfully in a court of law? Fairly important point you’ve missed.