Hi I just wanted to let you know that after the assessment I was awarded zeros after being DLA for years. I then complained at the MR stage - I phoned them up to tell them I wanted an MR and would send more medical letters (was overwhelming actually) and a letter stating that I rebutted the lies put in my report (and each one). They then overturned their decision at MR, but they still overlooked points, so I sent off for an appeal (it was late) and the DWP wrote to me again overturning their original decision awarding maximum points. they settled before tribunal. don’t worry if it’s late, stick to your guns. You never know, they may make a new decision for you.

I rang 'Gingerbread' as I am worried sick - they were so incredibly helpful. They said I can go and not to worry because my 2 kids have autism and need additional adult support, and it's for them to prove I'm in a couple not the other way round.

Hi, new to this site, I'm hoping someone will give me some advise as can't seem to find anything about it online. Does anyone know what the rules are for going abroad to the EU on holiday for a few days with my 2 children and another adult ? I am a single parent and am not living with this adult. I'm on CHild Tax Credit as a single person with 2 kids, married but permanently separated. I am worried something will flag up although there is nothing sinister about it and I'm accused of Living with this adult. Thank you Loulou