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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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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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Advice for claimants RE: disabled carer’s TP errosion due to LCWRA addition
I am aware a number of disabled UC claimants on here were impacted by losing over £200 a month once awarded LCWRA, due to the issue with transitional protection. The Upper Tribunal case regarding this found in the claimants favour but this does not mean that all claims will automatically be updated and if you have been…
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UC Migration process complete - but I am constantly worried…
The main thing I am worried about here is them contacting me to go into the JC for a chat or something. It’s got me stressed out but I feel like I need an off switch for this. I did the migration online before the migration letter’s deadline. I had some small strange £30-ish ESA payment. I found that confusing but am sure…
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ESA migration
Hi there I had to migrate over to UC by the 9th of May I applied on the 6th , and I got my esa payment the 7th on my Universal journal I recieved this message Hi Katie, Your ESA will continue for another 2 weeks from 6 May 2025. This means there will be an overlapping payment of ESA and UC which will then be deducted from…
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Just migrated over to uc
Hi iv just migrated over to uc and iv checked my first statment i dont understand the part which says deductions for benefits your not entitled to (esa) if im right i was told from the date u claim uc and migrate u are entitled to a run of 2weeks last payments from any other benefit your on then they stop and this is what…
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UC Migration - £0
Hello guys, Looking for some advice please. I was receiving contribution based ESA + income related & SDP. I was also doing permitted work. I did the migration to UC on the 16th of April. Today I received the payment statement of £0. I will share this below. Standard allowance £400.14 You get a standard amount each month.…
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LCWRA - Self Employment
Hi, Short background… My daughter is disabled and in receipt of LCWRA, she has a number of conditions that affect her but predominantly Learning Issues, ASD and PTSD. She does not really leave the house and when she does she needs to be accompanied and hence has only online friends. She enjoys gaming online and likes to…
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Universal credit migration
Hi, I’m looking for some advice please. I received a DWP migration letter on 9 April, i went online that same day and started the migration process. I was till that point in receipt of ESA both income and contribution based and am also in the support group. I also receive high rate mobility and standard rate daily living…
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UC wrong payment!
We have recieved the exact same amount of UC since claiming last year but last month they messed things up so I questioned it and was sent some explanation which made no sense to me but it was rectifed before payment so we were paid the exact same amount as usual, however this month we have now been paid less! Our payments…
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Will I have to undergo another assessment re. ability to work when I migrate to UC?
Hello everyone - At the end of last month (April) I did the migration to UC from ESA. I'm now waiting for my first UC payment on 4th June. I have been checking my UC journal regularly just in case they have asked for any more information etc, and yesterday I clicked on the heading 'Your payments'. Under the heading…
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LCWRA being stopped?
hello, I have seen that they’re stopping ESA? I am very confused as I have only just been accepted into LCWRA, and I am very scared mine will be stopped? I have already gotten a plan to move out by the end of summer. So is this true? If so what’s the point of me being on LCWRA if it’s being stopped?
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UC Review again
Dear All, I had a UC review last year in Aug 2024 in which they asked bank statement and lots of questions etc. After that they send me a message on jounal that the review is completed and nothing further needed/change. Today I receive another journal message saying that UC is conducting a review and they booked a…
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UC Housing Benefit Change
Hi all, Thank you in advance for any help or advice given, I have just come off the phone as this year my landlord changed my rent from monthly to 4 weekly to aline with my wages and partners PIP dates. This period it happens that all, the rent, PIP and my wages fall into that period that it happens twice in 1 period. That…
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Hi all in a horrible UC situation
I am disabled, born with a genetic disorder called Ehlers Danlos syndrome and dislocate everyday. My family has put a flat in trust for me and it’s rented out. I receive no income from it while my parents are alive. They received the income. I applied for UC in the ESA migration and was rejected based on the asset. Even…
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Benefit Cuts
Benefit cuts are definitely going ahead and do not need to be debated a source has informed me pip is going to be slashed LCWRA is being replaced and the assessment is going to put into one with the pip assessment this starts this next month rather than April 2026 what assessments have now resumed along with LCWRA reviews…
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Biographical appointment
I’m currently in the process of migrating to Universal Credit. Even after answering all the ID questions correctly, they’re still asking for more evidence. Because I suffer from agoraphobia i'm in the support group, I can’t visit the Jobcentre, so they’re sending an ID officer to my home. It’s frustrating that disabled…
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UC Managed migration - Now receiving LESS than before Migration
Hi, I wonder if anyone can assist please? I'm assisting my sister with her managed migration. She was previously on ESA contribution based support groupl. She received £489 per fortnight. Her Housing benefit was around £107 per week, this was paid directly to her Housing association, her rent was £639 however the deficit…
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Hi, my name is Steve66! Received a UC migration letter, what do I do?
Hi I'm Steve and I received a UC migration letter a little while ago and I had no idea about this change. I'm on ESA and I've been given a deadline date of the 22/06 to apply for UC. As I said I had no idea this was happening what should I do. Thanks Steve
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How to fill in UC50 as an appointee
How do I fill in the form as an appointee? Do I use the person's name or do I write it as if it was them speaking ?
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LWCRA
I have worked most of my life but had to give up in September 2024 due to ill health. I ve just been awarded LCWRA I ve been handing in fit notes since November 2024. I get my UC on the 4th of the month. Will I get back pay and when will I get my first payment. Thank you
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Universal Credit First Payment
Hi i migrated from ESA income to UC and my first payment is due on the 17 june 2025 as you know there is a 2 week run in on ESA and housing benefit which will be 24th may 2025 will i get my rent back dated as i applied on the 13th may 2025 for UNIVERSAL CREDIT ? will this be backdated on UC I AM RATHER WORRIED ABOUT THIS…
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Inheritance whilst on LCW and UC Disregard Property
Hello all, I am soon to be receiving an inheritance and would plan to purchase the property that I am currently renting privately. I am also claiming benefits from Universal credit and LCW, as well as housing benefit Is there a length of time that I can have the money in my account whilst still receiving Universal Credit…
