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									Welcome to ABC of UC! Come and say hello - INTRODUCE YOURSELF				            </title>
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                        <title>RE: Hello from Miss Benefits</title>
                        <link>https://abcofuc.co.uk/introduce-yourself/hello-from-miss-benefits/#post-52</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Wow!!!!! .  Just joined Facebook and had a look at the benefits advice pages.  Some really good advice but bloomin Eck.  Loads of people are being sharp, rude and even downright abusive to p...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow!!!!! .  Just joined Facebook and had a look at the benefits advice pages.  Some really good advice but bloomin Eck.  Loads of people are being sharp, rude and even downright abusive to people asking a simple question.  Lots seem to have the username Anonymous xyz.</p>
<p>Well my place isn't going to be like that! No warnings, no telling off, they get to walk the ABCofUC plank and are barred &#x1f61d; </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Hello from Miss Benefits</title>
                        <link>https://abcofuc.co.uk/introduce-yourself/hello-from-miss-benefits/#post-24</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I feel as though I should say upfront that members shouldn&#039;t be shy in correcting or advising on any errors or mistakes that appear on this site.
I&#039;m sure there will be many!
In mitigation...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I feel as though I should say upfront that members shouldn't be shy in correcting or advising on any errors or mistakes that appear on this site.</p>
<p>I'm sure there will be many!</p>
<p>In mitigation l would like to state the following.</p>
<p>1. I am the only person at person at present who is setting up and acting as admin for this site.</p>
<p>2. I am dyslexic.</p>
<p>3. I am currently taking large amounts of pain medication.</p>
<p>With all the above l hope you won't be too hard on mistakes and errors but be kind enough to point them out to me</p>
<p>Thx in advance auntiebiotics </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Welcome to ABC of UC! Come and say hello</title>
                        <link>https://abcofuc.co.uk/introduce-yourself/hello-from-miss-benefits/#post-1</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to ABC OF UC! Glad you found the site and hope you at least find it a friendly and safe place, (if not a particularly helpful and informative one.
I have climbed the walls...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello and welcome to ABC OF UC! Glad you found the site and hope you at least find it a friendly and safe place, (if not a particularly helpful and informative one.</p>
<p>I have climbed the walls and braved the trenches of ESA, DLA and PIPs.  I know the stress of the interview and the dreaded brown envelope.</p>
<p>This is a friendly, supportive space where people share experiences, ask questions and look out for each other. There's no pressure, but if you'd like to introduce yourself, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
<p><strong>You could tell us:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What brings you here, or what you're hoping to find</li>
<li>Anything you're comfortable sharing about your situation, such as a benefit you're claiming, thinking of claiming or supporting someone with</li>
<li>Something about you that has nothing to do with benefits, like a hobby, a favourite brew or your pet's name &#x1f43e;</li>
</ul>
<p>A gentle reminder: please don't share personal details such as your full name, address, National Insurance number or claim reference numbers. A first name or username is plenty. Share as much or as little as you like. You don't need to explain yourself to anyone here.</p>
<p><strong>New here and a bit nervous?</strong> That's completely normal! Lots of us felt the same way at first, and you'll find a warm welcome. You're very welcome to just have a look around, too. Say hello when you're ready.</p>
<p>Looking forward to meeting you. &#x1faf6;</p>
<p><em>auntiebiotics, forum owner</em></p>
<p>PS:</p>
<p>You will probably notice many allusions to The Lord of the Rings. That's because l am a huge fan of books and films, and entering a certain medical examination company doors reminds me of the Black gates of Mordor.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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