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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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Got a PIP letter - they're extending my award by one year - but only b/c of review backlog
my PIP Award would have ended in July. But the review form I sent back in December has still not been processed, so they've extended to July 2024 to give them time to process my form. The letter says that if they've still not processed my review form by July 2024 they "could" extend it again. But surely they'd have…
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UC Migration form - PIP and SDP backpayments - confusion about questions
I am filling out my UC Migration Form. I currently get PIP, higher daily and lower mobility, and ESA legacy benefit with disibility premiums (severe and enhanced?). I was awarded these after going to Tribunal and got a big backpayment last October. As I understand it, this doesn't count as savings until I have had it for a…
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Work capability assessment
Hi guys, I have been providing fit notes for the last 3 months, I was expecting a paper form questionnaire enquiring about my work capability etc I've read this is normal, however I spoke to my job coach and she said that they won't be sending me a form because I've been fast tracked (in her words) straight to the physical…
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Universal credit
Struggling with universal credit - it seems that Hungarian fraudsters manage to get benefits no bother but for the rest of us, getting your basic entitlement is like trying to draw blood from a stone. I never had financial stress or debt until I claimed universal credit, if I could have my health back, I'd rather work,…
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Universal Credit capability for work questionnaire
Background My youngest son has just got his 1st house, he was very lucky given the waiting list. He suffers from numerous MH issues, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. He applied for ADP in 2023 and was awarded high rate for both components with award review date for 2026. He has…
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UC review
Hi, I've just had a UC message on my account about a review call next week. I assume this is why they wanted me to complete forms about my bank statements and such. I currently claim UC and PIP, no savings or anything. UC I'm on LCW. I've asked to have my new ADHD and autism diagnoses included, because my coach said I…
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Universal credit
I need some advice i have a disability for universal credit i was supposed to be having a wca but they said it is not needed anymore they said they have sent it back to the decision maker with my gp report do you know if that is good news.
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LCWRA
Hello I received this letter in my journal on the 22th Jan, had a phonecall assessment on the 15th Jan was meant to be on the 9th December but they rescheduled.. I first made it known to the jobcentre that I would like to apply back in September last year, on the 12th of September I handed in my fitnote which was for…
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LCWRA assessment
Hey all ..last year I helped my mom apply for UC and LCWRA after the affects of a stroke affected her physical and mental abilities she's currently living in supported living and has carers who come in to help her with day to day stuff like making meals getting dressed.in October she had an appointment for an Lcwra…
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Rent and uc migration
quick query about the 3 week period housing benefit stops if I pay for that myself will my first uc payment be minus that amount ? Or will I get the full amount. I don’t want to ask for an advanced payment If possible. I was thinking of using a credit card and then paying it back once I get the first payment
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Expenses for family member education during UC claim.
Today received message from UC decision maker. They wrote: "… we were not able to disregard the £15,710.00 (University fees and expenses) as it does not fall under any of the prescribed circumstances which would allow this…" But no detailed information under which legislation they don't allows us pay for our daughter…
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Lcwra
My husband has just been awarded LCWRA he handed his first fit note on the 16 SEP is he owed any back pay and is it payed separately
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UC phone appointment on Friday
Hello, happy new year. Today got message in my journal. “Phone appointment is to review your UC claim, discuss the information you have already provided and further evidence.” Recently about a month ago I was asked to submit bank statements. I’m still on LCWRA since Covid. Any idea what they will ask? Thank you.
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How run on works
I applied for UC on Fri 10th Jan, I received ESA on Wednesday 15th. Does anyone know how the run on payment works and for how many days I will receive. Will I get this on my typical pay day or will it be early. Im confused how this works.
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Extra bed room
I am disabled and my partner can’t share my bedroom with me because of my disability. And I’m on PiP higher They charge me for extra bathroom I need help To give them reason for me to be Eligible for extra room
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IR-ESA Support group to UC and needing to talk/see someone?
So I just got my ESA to UC migration letter. I’m in the income related ESA support group and have pip. What I understand and have read so far it seems like because I’m in the IR-ESA support group when I apply for UC I will get put into its equivalent support group which is the Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity…
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LCWRA First payment
Hi I handed my first sick note in on 19th Sept 2024, I have had them in constantly since except as they ended on weekends and one in December was when I moved doctors due to moving home , they have always been backdated to the right day before the final reminder ran out. On 19th October my claim for limited capability was…
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Will I get in trouble?
Hi, my ex partner sends me £900 a month for child maintenance. When we was together I took out a car finance loan in my name which he paid for. It was for my disabled son as he has autism and we needed a car for this reason. Anyway he still pays for this car loan which is £615 each month and then he pays me £285 for my…
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LCWRA UC reviews?
Hi guys, If i have a pip review will i have a UC review? This is stressing me out so much because if i have tried to adjust my meds for side effects and i think they will go harsh on me and twist thing like they do instead of listen. iv had a rough time at the moment and i do not want to go into poverty like last time and…
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UC MIGRATION
I've migrated across from ESA and completed my claim on the 27th December-received a message on the 30th to say my housing element APA had been taken care of and that they would be in touch regarding my LCWRA -3 weeks to the day I've still not heard anything-is this normal to be waiting this long ?
