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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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Left my part time job due to anxiety. LCW. Will I be sanctioned?
Hi everyone I am new to Scope and hoping for some support. I am at the end of my tether dealing with my mental health. I have been on LCW for over 6 years due to anxiety, depression and suspected ASD. I struggle with social interaction with strangers and leaving my home alone, but last year I managed to get a small part…
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Bank detail change
Hello, I have just tried to change my account details via "make a change" and now Im being told I need to attend a face to face in order to complete this change. I hardly ever go outside due to crippling anxiety and depression mainly caused by my being autistic and having adhd. I also dont have anyone to attend on my…
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Understanding a fit note for UC
Hello I recently added to my journal that I have got a fit note from my Doctor from 07/01. They accepted it without asking for proof of it and I am not sure what happens next? I have Autism and don't really know how it affects my current claim for UC? Will a process be started to go on a WCA? Also, I was hoping that the…
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UC/Pension
I start receiving my pension on the 28th January 2026 which is when UC payments will stop,i have had a letter saying that I will receive a part pension payment on 30th January covering the 28th to 30th and full payment will start on 27th february. My UC assessment period is the 23rd to 22nd with payment on the 29th which…
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Uploading bank statement
How do you upload bank statements if you have a android phone?
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I have a uc review and I'm a gambler
hi I'm so worried I gambler a lot, I been asked to send in 4 month bank statements for a review on one month it says 48,000 in and then out end balance left in there 1.00 or I'm over drawn I'm so worried it's I deposit 30 then win 50 I put it back on and so fire so it's always bank and fore and I transfer for my saving out…
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Review request but want to close claim
Hi, I am after a bit of advice. We have not been claiming universal credit very long. 6 months. But we have had a review request. My husband is self employed, I have a child under 2 so no work commitments. We actually had made a decision to close our claim. I also don't want to submit my bank statements. I feel like it is…
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Had wca assessment need reassurance
HHi Im new i had to join uc last July in aug i sent 1st fir note cover until Dec i have sent a 2nd in dec continuous. Sent wca form back in September 25 hadf2f assessment on 20th jan. Im wondering how long it take for decision. The hcp dr ask about work that was 20plus yrs ago. How far bus stop I said idk 10min on a good…
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Will UC be linked to PIP for existing claimants?
HI I am waiting to know as the goverment said exisising claiment will be protected so are telling me the correct answer that is uc will be linked with pip for exsisiting lcwra claimant? Thanks
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lcwra
i have a letter from gps saying i can not work, i asked uc for a review for lcwra in nov 2023 was fobbed off for 2 years so got in touch with citazns advice who told me to put in a complaint and ring and ask again for review which i got nov 2025 yes 2 years after asking it was accepted now 2025 and got paid from nov 2025…
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uc not paying enough
hi need help please been transitioned from esa support uc i also get over but since moving over i have not recived ent of theses payments
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UC with ESA, Now stopped Council Tax support
In June last year I migrated from ESA (support group) to UC with an ESA element (contribution based). As a precaution I contacted the local Council and asked about council tax support. I was told it would all automatically be transferred over, and I continued to receive it. Fast forward to today and I have received 2…
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UC overpayment due to backdated Carers Allowance
I was paid £1300 backdated Carers Allowance which was in turn deducted from our UC award accordingly, and new payment statements were produced to reflect the monthly deduction for the awarded Carers Allowance. However, I only checked the amended statements AFTER I panicked when reading "overpayment" and sent back £1000 of…
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Confused by wording of UC WCA decision
Hi I had my WCA in December and today received the decision. Despite having my foot amputated they have found me fit for work. However, I am confused by the wording in the letter and the entry in my UC journal. The journal entry states, " "Although we recognise your health conditions, you no longer need to provide medical…
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Urgent! Claim suspended and no payment
Hi, i apologise for the rambling that may follow but i need immediate urgent help. I received an email saying i needed to log into my UC journal to read a message and provide some information. I couldn't do this as my phone number has changed. I contacted UC to find out what they needed and to get my phone number changed.…
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Advice please. Turned down migration appointment, what happens now?
When migrated to uc had to inform of disabilities & fill the form for wca. When the appoinment came was stressed & said i didnt want to do it which i was told by them was allowed. Im still having to send in my sick notes so what does that mean? Will i have to fill another form in the future? Its so confusing
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Lcwra + disability premiums + pip
HiHi, I'm hoping somebody can help me back. In August 2020, when COVID was upon us, I was receiving my disability person independent payment and my working and child tax credits, and then the company I work for closed down. I was only working 16 hours this change its circumstance. Let me to make a claim of universal…
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Migrated to UC but money has been deducted, is this right?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Declared LCWRA but not received extra amount.
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Payments
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UC Review
I had a message from UC Enhanced Review Team saying they wanted 6 months of statements from my bank account, Savings account and PayPal and Photo ID. Then I have a phone call on Saturday. Im very stressed and already trying my hardest not to SH, during this year I have been out the country 3 times to visit my Swedish…
