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ESA migration clarification on timeline
Received my later and just making few plans. Could somebody please clarify a couple of things. It says ESA stops 2 weeks after claim and may take 5 weeks for UC to kick in. I get my ESA fortnightly on a Tuesday. So say I make my claim on the Thursday would I still receive next/last ESA payment ? As that’s a 12 day gap and…
Hi, my name is beckaboo84! When would we expect to have our payments added on?
Hi 👋 Im soo sorry this is going to be a very long winded post but I'm just trying to get some help and understanding about limited work capability. My partner was always on esa but when we got together we got put on universal credit which then he was on limited work capability he was due an assessment in 2020 but because…
Please help to understand a Pa4 renewal rivew
Hi I really need someone's help please I suffer with severe ADHD , anxiety, depression, OCD , number dyslexia and currently waiting for my face to face ASD assessment . Last week me and my carer had a PIP review with a assesor regarding my mental health, asked for my PA4 arrived today my carer went through my report as I'm…
Super confused like many people, regarding Migrating from ESA TO UC.
Can anyone help me and explain to me, I was told I have to move from ESA to UC, My claim is currently pending, It says I am to wait to find out how much I get in may. But I have no idea if I am to get UC on its own without ESA. Or New style ESA, When I asked them, they replied this: ''Hi ashleigh, As explained your case…
How do u download a pdf on your mobile phone to universal credit review when they request them
I'm due phone call Tues about review as on my other post how easy are these to send as i don't have access to a computer just my mobile phone ive got the statements on my phone under files just confused how I would send them any help please
New Green Paper Discussion - now includes accessible formats and consultation event sign up links!
The Government published a Green Paper and a consultation about changes to disability benefits. This now includes accessible formats, and details of in person and virtual events (which can be found at the "how can I get involved section of this post"). NEW: Links to all accessible documents: Green paper - Original Green…
Universal credit review not declaring savings
Hi again I'm totally stressed out today when I went online last night and cos I didn't declare savings in my universal credit account when i opened it I could be in a lot of trouble my savings and benefits combined have never been over 6k but now I'm reading I could get in to loads of trouble for not doing this and it's no…
Hi, my name is martiny13uk! Ex Son-in-law has kept grandson's DLA, what can we do?
my ex son in law had my grandson with him for a year and a half started claiming dla for him now my grandson has gone back to his mum and dad will not hand over his sons dla what should I advice my daughter To do
whats everyone having for breakfast and lunch?
Since im not the only one obsessed with food and liking to get ideas thought would start this thread Im having brunch of bacon and eggs, anybody else having anything nice? ill have dinner later but no third meal
Tell us some boring news.
There's intrigue in the mundane and so today we're asking you to share: what is something boring you've done lately? Emptied the kitchen bin? Run out of teabags? Bought a clothes airer? Cleaned the oven? Tell us. I'll go: I walked to the shop to post a parcel, but I'd accidentally deleted the digital label they needed to…

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