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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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WILL THE AMOUNT I RECEIVE CHANGE AFTER TRANSITIONING TO UC?
hi everybody, i'm receiving: £298 + £25 + £162 weekly in housing benefit, tax support (greater london area) and esa (support group) respectively. will the amount i receive stay the same after transitioning to universal credit (just received the transitioning letter the other day)? your input will be greatly appreciated as…
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Most Mp's Have No Idea What They Have Just Voted For
Changes to UC will happen still despite Pip being saved temporarily. I have only heard a few MP's talk about the Universal Credit changes. They are all hooked on "Pip", of which most know nothing about either. I makes my blood boil how these people can vote on things so serious that they don't understand. But on thier £90K…
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Holidays - Afraid to even consider taking one
So my wife and I haven't had a holiday in well over a decade, she suggested maybe we take one? In the past I would have been the driving force, however the idea is causing me serious crushing anxiety - reason being that part of my LCWRA award is down to my mental health (I really don't go out much as my mental health is…
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Could you tell me what the phonecall interview for u.c. from ESA goes like?
I'm stressed and anxious about the telephone appointment I have coming up and would appreciate any insight at all anyone can offer me. I am worried that just by talking to me they won't assess me taking into account my health etc. thankyou!!🥺
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Questions about universal credit migration application
Hi amcnic here. I have some questions about if they ask for information about my carer.
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Hi, my name is yvonne_devlin! HB- They've used PIP in the calculation as my income. Is this correct?
I have moved into a private rental 2 bed property. Housing will only pay for 1 bedroom. I get higher rate pip enhanced rate for both. They have used my PIP in the calculation as my income. Is this correct. I am 66 and retired. I get All other benefits I am entitled to.
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ESA sent my migration letter to the wrong address..
Hi. If anybody could help me out I would appreciate it very much. I am homeless and had been on ESA, in the Support group, for years. When I became homeless, due to repeated rent increases that I simply couldn't afford in the end, I gave the ESA my sisters address as a care of address, both on the phone and in writing. I…
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Universal credit help
Hi can anyone please advise me on this please my granddaughters live with me so 2021 as my daughter there mum passed away I work and get universal credit for them there 18 in August and going back to college for another year, I've told u/c about this and got this reply does it mean I will still get the help for them please
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Working out lcwra.
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4 points
If i already have 4 point on one of my criteria will that stay the same if i have no changes in my condition on my next review ?
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Universal credit Deductions
Hello everyone! In February 2022 I had savings of £14,687 which was from a pensions draw down to cover an emergency. Since then £152.25 has been deducted from my payments till date June 2025. I am struggling to feed from the deductions and I don’t have any savings anywhere should they still be deducting that amount from my…
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Universal credit review
We are reviewing your Universal Credit claim to make sure your payments are correct. As part of the review, you will need to send us information to confirm your details. We will call you on Monday 30/06/2025, between 9:30am and 10am, to discuss the review and what happens next. If you want to rearrange this call, send us a…
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Help needed please UC Identity
Hello, I am new to the forum and will be very grateful for some help and advice please. The Jobcentre had unlawfully closed my UC claim which I successfully appealed. After the Appeal they are withholding the back dated money I am owed and future payments and want me to attend an identity verification appointment (which…
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Will new government ruling affect me as i transfer from ESA to universal credit
Hi, I've been told I'm being transferred from ESA to universal credit by August. Will the new rule still stand for me because I'm on ESA support group before the change over and I have not swapped over universal credit yet. I can apply for universal credit now and beat the deadline and the new rules. Does anyone have any…
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Work Capability assessment
Hi I just received a letter to say that they haven't received my work capability assessment so I rang universal Credit and they asked me if I have sent it to my work coach he said to me I have to leave a message for my work coach on my journal to see if they have received it or not im not sure if he didn't understand what…
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Urgent question about Conditionality Earnings Threshold policy
What does this mean? Does it mean that I'm going to have to look for work? I've recently filled in a PW1 form as I receive money from my music.
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ESA to UC migration letter
Hi all, I received today the dreaded letter about migration from ESA to UC. I’ve been worried sick since last year waiting for this letter. Current situation, I have ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis on both knees, bursitis on both hips, tension headaches, high blood pressure to name a few. I suspect I have…
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UC/ESA(new?) migration confusion
I'm confused.. On 28/05 I made a claim for UC after getting a managed migration letter (I was in the Support Group for ESA). Attended my appointment and provided identity and housing evidence as required. I'm due to find out my UC entitlement tomorrow. However, on Wed I got a letter from the DWP saying my 'contribution…
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Issues with my work couch - Disability.
Dear Friends, My name is Maria, and I am reaching out for your help regarding an issue I am facing with my work coach. I am 66 years old, disabled woman, and was assessed as having enhanced disability with 12 points from PIP. I have multiple health issues, with several diagnoses from NHS doctors. When I completed the WCA…
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16 yr old sons girlfriend
Hi I'm on universal credit for me and my 16 yr old son, I also claim pip and my son has a pip claim in progress. How would my UC be affected if my sons girlfriend were to move in with us? Side note, they are both starting college in September. Tia
