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UC managed migration guide
There's been a lot of threads recently regarding questions for managed migration so I thought I would put together a guide and make it as easy to understand as I possible can. (if that's at all possible) New Style ESA and old Contribution-based ESA Those claiming New Style ESA or the old Contributions based ESA will not be…
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Universal Credit Bank Reviews: Frequently Asked Questions
We've seen lots of posts about Universal Credit reviews lately, so we hope this post will help answer some common questions. What is a Universal Credit review? A Universal Credit review is usually to check that you are receiving the correct amount in your payments. These reviews look mostly at your bank accounts and are…
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My first UC payment
Hi I get my first UC payment next Friday £410 a month. When do I get the transition payment on top as I move from ESA IR Support Group. Also it says because I am still claiming ESA that is what they can pay me. I am confused as I have bills to pay out of that, etc. Your help and advice is always truly appreciated. Can you…
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Universal Credit Total Farce very confusing information given
I applied for Universal Credit after a migration letter. My housing association helped me fill it in. On Monday i went into verify my ID at the jobcentre and spoke to someone who told me conflicting information I was told that my ESA would be continuing and she told me the first date my payment of UC would be made. But I…
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Phone call from UC about why I've not migrated from ESA yet.
Hello. The phone went and the Gentleman was from UC, Said previously on here I am terrified of everything DWP related owing to pretty much everything always going wrong since I was a teenager. I have till Aug 2nd to start the UC application over from ESA/Support group. The Gentleman on the phone wanted to know why I had…
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Universal Credit Review - data protection breach!
Hi everyone, I know a lot of individuals are having or have had UC reviews where the DWP demand 4 months bank statements. Current laws state that the DWP can only look into financial accounts, bank statements, if there is a reasonable suspicion of fraud. When asked if you are being investigated for fraud, you are told no.…
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Hi, my name is gemmap1984! Will it be a problem that I didn't declare my child maintenance payments?
Hello just in need of some advice. I have been sent a request for a UC review to check my claim ( standard one eberyone is getting? I have sent my statements but I get child maintenance from my ex husband. They are swear we are separated and have been for 6 years. But I didn't tell them I was getting it as assumed I didn't…
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On Limited Capability to Work but scared to get help with work search
Hi 😊 Last week I received a message from my local job centre about them helping me develop my skills and find work etc. I would like to work if I can manage it with my health but I don't trust them. I feel that if I tell them about all the things and hobbies I am interesting in they will use them against me. Ideally I…
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UC housing non dependant or joint tenancy
Hi, could someone help to understand this, please? My mother receiving PIP - daily living component and mobility both higher rates and ESA. My sister always lived with our mum as mum needs care almost 24/7 specially at nights, sister not an "oficial carer" doesn't receive carer's allowance. Mum rents privately two bedroom…
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Covert surveillance
The DWP's surveillance focuses on individuals suspected of benefit fraud to investigate and prevent fraudulent activity within the welfare system. DWP surveillance techniques DWP now openly recruiting ‘covert surveillance officers’ to spy on disabled people is this for fraudsters that arent disabled When individuals with…
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UC - Would Moving Home Affect Anything?
As the title says, if I were to move home, would it cause any issues with my UC, would it cause them to want to reassess or anything like that? I'm currently on UC LCWRA and want to move home because where I live is affecting my health to a degree due to the area being disgusting and the neighbours either being loud (man…
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Please Would Someone Check This Is Right. Thank You
Have just had my second payment, after a huge mess up with my first (migrated from ESA). Last month I had to pay bedroom tax, as they hadn't checked with my landlord that I need an extra bedroom for my carer - so I paid that extra out of my money. This month, they are paying my landlord full rent but have taken the bedroom…
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Universal Credit Group Action
First of all, to clarify, I do not work for Leigh Day. If you have been affected or know a service user, care for, have a member of your family, friend or anyone you know 'naturally' migrated to Universal Credit from 'Legacy Benefits' before the 16th January 2019, please have a good look through the links below.…
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UC and Gambling
Hi, I have got myself into a state regarding the UC review. It's a joint claim with my husband whom I care for. I've suffered from mental illness in the past and have developed a gambling addiction. Please try not to judge, however hard, it's really difficult for me. My statements have been sent for the review showing ins…
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Hi, my name is owoblow121! Been asked for statements, do I have to tell them about both my accounts?
i was told to bring statements of all my account , i have 2 acc but i only want to give them one, pls do you know if they will know?
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Uc worry
I got this and really worried as I forgot to. Say my daughter had moved out You have told us your daughter left the household on 10/06/2024. Please log into your Universal Credit account to report them from the date the change happened and select 'Home' then ‘Report a change' then 'Children and other people who live with…
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Uc worry
my daughter who is 21 moved out and i forgit to tell uc.why will they want evidence etc I got this from Uc should I be worried ? If further information is needed, you will be contacted with details of what to provide and the date to provide it by. If you need more time to report the change or provide evidence, you must let…
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An extremely long wait for my WCA appointment
Hi, Does anyone know the average waiting time for a WCA? I submitted my WCA form on 4th February, 2024, and 14 months later, I am still waiting!! I constantly keep getting fobbed off with "you're in the queue." Surely it's not right to have to wait this long? I don't know how they don't feel embarrassed. As you can…
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ESA Support group to UC.
I've just been moved to UC from ESA support group. I had to go to the job centre to identify myself that wasn't fun. i have received an email giving a phone appointment next week, but never got hassled before as i'm in the support group. Is it different on UC? Also, do i have to use this online journal thing they are…
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Being paid near a bank holiday?
Hi all Sorry for the stupid question but I want to make sure I'm right. Mums UC is due on the 26th August and it's a bank holiday on the Monday 25th will she be paid early with it be so close to a bank holiday or will she get paid on time? Her statement has gone up a day early?
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Friend with Cerebral Palsy requires home visit for migration - how to arrange?
I have a friend who has several health issues (cerebral palsy, Bipolar and OCD) and does not have access to a computer. She has speech issues due to the cerebral palsy so it would be a struggle for people to understand her on the phone. She really requires a home visit but we're not sure how to arrange that. Does she just…
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LCWRA Award
I was awarded LCWRA today. Other than a notification in my journal I didn’t really receive much information. I sent my first fit note in on May 9th and uploaded my current one today before I got notified of the award. My assessment period is from 27th July - 26th August. Can anybody advise on what happens next please?…
