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UK WELFARE BENEFITS ADVICE

Posted: Wed Aug 8, 2018 2:14pm
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Kimea12

Posts: 17

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Location: Los Higuerales

Joined: 9 May 2018

Hello!!

My hubby, myself, our 2 cats and Toy Poodle Alfie will be moving to Arboleas in October.

Here in the UK I do consultancy work advising on welfare benefits and assisting with applications, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals. I wonder if there is any demand within the expat communities, or people who are regular visitors to the area, for this type of assistance?

The benefit system in the UK is very complicated. I have over 30 years of working with DWP and specialise in Attendance Allowance Claims for the over 65s and Blue Badge Applications.

Obviously there is a charge for this service but is minimal compared to the money people may be missing out on each week.

Any comments would be much appreciated as it will help with our budgeting decisions once we arrive.

Many thanks

Kim 

Karl64

Posted: Thu Aug 9, 2018 2:04pm

Posts: 85

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Location: Serón

Joined: 17 Jan 2018

Posted: Thu Aug 9, 2018 2:04pm

Hi Kimea12,

I am moving to Seron in December. I am currently on PIP at the higher rate and ESA at the higher rate due to a nerve condition and several other health problems. My benefits are on the Income related basis. I have also got a Blue Badge for my car.

I am moving to Spain for health reasons as the climate is better for my conditions. I have talked to the DWP and they have told me that I will lose all of my benefits which I feel is unfair as people on the Contribution based benefits can keep theirs.

My question to you is can you do anything to allow me to keep my benefits? How much will this cost me if you can? And do you work on a no win no fee basis?

Regards

Karl

Jaydora65

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:33am

Posts: 29

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Location: Zúrgena

Joined: 10 May 2018

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:33am

Kimea12 wrote on Wed Aug 8, 2018 2:14pm:

Hello!!

My hubby, myself, our 2 cats and Toy Poodle Alfie will be moving to Arboleas in October.

Here in the UK I do consultancy work advising on welfare benefits and assisting with applications, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals. I wonder if there is any demand within the expat communities, or people who are regular visitors to the area, for this type of assistance?

The benefit system in the UK is very complicated. I have over 30 years of working with DWP and specialise in Attendance Allowance Claims for the over 65s and Blue Badge Applications.

Obviously there is a charge for this service but is minimal compared to the money people may be missing out on each week.

Any comments would be much appreciated as it will help with our budgeting decisions once we arrive.

Many thanks

Kim 

Hiya

I would be interested 😊

Kimea12

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:26pm

Kimea12

Original Poster

Posts: 17

6 helpful points

Location: Los Higuerales

Joined: 9 May 2018

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:26pm

Thank you.

Take care.

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Kimea12

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:34pm

Kimea12

Original Poster

Posts: 17

6 helpful points

Location: Los Higuerales

Joined: 9 May 2018

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:34pm

Karl64 wrote on Thu Aug 9, 2018 2:04pm:

Hi Kimea12,

I am moving to Seron in December. I am currently on PIP at the higher rate and ESA at the higher rate due to a nerve condition and several other health problems. My benefits are on the Income related basis. I have also got a Blue Badge for my car.

I am moving to Spain for health reasons as the climate is better for my conditions. I have talked to the DWP and they have told me that I will lose all of my benefits which I feel is unfair as people on the Contribution based benefits can keep theirs.

My question to you is can you do anything to allow me to keep my benefits? How much will this cost me if you can? And do you work on a no win no fee basis?

Regards

Karl

Is your move permanent and if so will you be applying for residency?

If you will be you will have to give up your ESA & PIP. 

There are ways round the system depending on how long you stay in Spain  if you are giving up your accommodation in

Britain and other circumstances.

If you'd like to contact me on 07904 920582 I can have a chat with you. There will be no charge for this.

Kind regards,

Kim

Karl64

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:02pm

Posts: 85

19 helpful points

Location: Serón

Joined: 17 Jan 2018

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:02pm

Hi Kim, Thanks for that. When would be the best time to call you?

Regards

Karl

Kimea12

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:44pm

Kimea12

Original Poster

Posts: 17

6 helpful points

Location: Los Higuerales

Joined: 9 May 2018

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:44pm

Karl64 wrote on Thu Aug 9, 2018 2:04pm:

Hi Kimea12,

I am moving to Seron in December. I am currently on PIP at the higher rate and ESA at the higher rate due to a nerve condition and several other health problems. My benefits are on the Income related basis. I have also got a Blue Badge for my car.

I am moving to Spain for health reasons as the climate is better for my conditions. I have talked to the DWP and they have told me that I will lose all of my benefits which I feel is unfair as people on the Contribution based benefits can keep theirs.

My question to you is can you do anything to allow me to keep my benefits? How much will this cost me if you can? And do you work on a no win no fee basis?

Regards

Karl

Karl,

Please accept my apologies for this late response.  I have not been able to access the forum since arriving in Spainl

If you still need guidance please feel free to message me back.

Kim

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