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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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Universal Credit meetings
Hello, I sent my UC50 off in february and there are no work related activities on my account. the work coach calls me every 3 weeks for work focused interviews. I have two questions. Firstly, is there anyway that they would agree to less contact over the school summer holidays? My children will all be home and my oldest is…
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Reasonable adjustments
hi I’m just curious does anyone know how this works , I’ve been having a nightmare with my case worker at universal credit , I’m waiting for a new lwc assessment, I’ve previously had one a few years ago got awarded lwc , not lwcr anyway alot of time passed with hearing nothing then all of a Sudden they wre requesting I go…
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Me again, sorry! TP overpayment? migration a NIGHTMARE.
Firstly I apologize in advance for the incredibly long post but I am at a complete loss and also at my wits end with Universal Credit. It seems to be one thing after another with this bloody migration. I honestly wish we weren't forced to migrate from legacy benefits as since moving to UC, things have gone completely…
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Submitted claim for ESA migration to UC Support Group. What next? Follow up questions
Hi. I finally submitted my claim for migration to UC today after many stressful weeks. So, I would like to clarify a few things… I seemingly managed to confirm my identity online, but as soon as I had done it and it said it was successful, which i screenshotted, ("you have answered the security questions successfully for…
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Hi, my name is Womble66! Been classed as self-employed after UC migration, is this right?
I became disabled due to fast onset illness/ disability 2015 ish. I still try to help others as much as possible ( like my life before being sick ). I have had ESA since 2015 and PIP since 2018. I have now been moved to UC. I have filled in the online link they sent. And was shocked to see they think I'm "self-employed"…
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Uc Migration notice
Hi My husband and I both recieved a UC migration notice letter informing us that child tax credits and income support are stopping and we need to claim UC. How does it work we claim income support , child tax credits , on full housing & council tax benefit , we are also on a rent protection scheme, we have 3 other adults…
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If your waiting for LCWRA to be applied to UC Migration claim from ESA SG
Missing LCWRA elements on migration (rightsnet) 22 MAY 2025, 03:44 PM We are coming across a few cases where the client has managed migrated from ESA to UC and the LCWRA element is missing in the first AP and there is no TE as a result. This seems to be recent; previously clients who have migrated have had the LCWRA…
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Under £6000
Hi everyone, haven’t been on here as much since I migrated over. As have had no issues and everything has been fine ever since. One thing I was thinking about recently was the capital limit lower of £6000. Do you need update the amount every month on your account even if it’s below £6000? Seen mixed answers to this.
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U.C and Housing Element
Hi everyone, My apologies if this has already been covered, I am currently claiming U.C and p.i.p. Recently my marriage ended and I moved out of the family home, I am currently sofa surfing. I am looking at getting a privatley rented property, I have joined property pool but that will take a while to get a property. My…
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Being classed LCW not LCWRA
I first was signed not fit to work on 02/08/24 I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of my right hip in 09/24 . In 03/25 I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right knee and left ankle I have not been able to walk any further than about 20 metres on crutches and my right knee gives way. I was assessed by phone on…
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PT Postgraduate study & UCL (& LCW)
Hello, Does anybody have experience of starting a Masters and UC please? I am currently LCW (reassessment due in 6 months); work Pt (zero hours but usually c.£280/month); receive UC with Housing Element and standard PIP. Single, no children. Very specific, I know it won't apply to m/any but someone hopefully will know. I…
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Universal credit migration
Hi just had my first UC statement everything has gone through correctly faint praise, here is the kicker because i had 2780 in savings had £65 taken off my uc but the thing that really peed me off is within 2 hours the council rang me to tell me my council tax benefit has ended and i have now to pay a bill of £1069 doing…
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Migration over from esa support group
Hi Have just migrated over from esa support group got my first UC statement everything is in order but i have one question will UC update my claim to include the lcwra on my claimant journal in time i know there is a backlog as long as its added in time i wont panic yet Thanks
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Small work amount on LCWRA
Hi guys, I’m trying to get a definitive answer for this but it’s proving really hard. Basically, my wife get LCWRA and I’m her full time carer. She is very poorly most days but on some days she’s a little brighter and happier. On these days I’d like to start her doing her own little thing to keep her brain ticking over.…
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UC still not paid
Hi Has anyone else experienced a delay in receiving their first payment of UC? I have migrated from ESA to UC with my first payment due last Friday. Nothing has been paid so far. Just wondering if anyone else is in this situation or has been and how long did it take to get your first payment. The person I am in contact…
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How long should you wait for journal replies?
Hi Last week on my mum's journal she's been told of a telephone appointment for next Tuesday however she's decided against one due to her memory issues and she gets anxious on the phone I put a journal message on for her and put it under appointment and told them she wants a face to face appointment instead for her ID…
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Still waiting for migration to UC letter
Hi everyone My daughter is on pip hb and support group esa . She is sill waiting for the UC migration letter ,but has still not received it .it's now June 2025 .dose anyone know if there's a back log or should she still wait and not worry. She lives north east UK if that's any relevance . Thanks
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Hi, my name is Lynne5472! Is it better to claim UC asap or near the deadline for migration?
Hi. I have just received a migration letter from uc to change from esa. Is it better to claim ASAP or nearer the deadline date?
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Uc and start work
hi, I’m due to start work just waiting for my dbs to go through, I don’t get paid till last Friday of every month and my uc assesment period is from 31st May to 29th June, if I start work say the 23rd June I won’t get paid till 25th July will I get a last uc payment or no? Judt unsure how it all works thanjs
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UC, LCWRA, HOUSING and returning to studies
Hi everyone! sorry if this is the wrong spot to post this, im just looking for some advice regarding going back to university and UC. Bit of back story - I've been claiming UC & awarded LCWRA for approx 2 years for mental health reasons and prior to this I was a full time University Student but studies came to an end in…
