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BUDGETING ADVANCE - Live with parents
hi. I am looking to apply for a budgeting advance, I’ve never had one from UC just the advance payment when I first claimed. I need a new bed but I’m worried I won’t get it as I live with parents, does anyone have any advice on how I could ask to make sure my application is approved? Thank you
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Working allowance
Hello ive made a single claim for uc and I work part time. My question is that If im single and have no children will with me can I get the work allowance if I receive pip? I haven't been accessed for limited work capability.
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No statement today
HHi My statement is due today sunday 28th dec but not showing and nothing outstanding in my journal. Is that normal for over xmas. Not my first payment.
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Final EESA Payment 11th Dec
11th December i received my final EESA payment and i have no idea when i will receive my first UC payment. Reading through the forum it could be 5 or 6 weeks? i hope it isn't going to be any longer than that because i'm already very nearly broke. I read its possible to apply for a loan to tide me over until i receive my…
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What a horrible Xmas Gift from UC
Hi all, Really confused by my latest statement from UC on the 25th/Dec This is what the payment shows: The amount you get is based on your circumstances from 25 November to 24 December 2025 Standard Allowance £628.10 (looks correct) Housing £529.84 (looks correct) Children £339.00 (looks correct) Transitional Protection…
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Reassessments
So I was reading that the DWP are ramping up face to face Reassessments again from April 2026 .... The last time I was Reassessed was Nov 2019 for ESA support group and was due another in November 2021 , but obviously because of COVID it didn't happen Since then I've vounterally moved over to UC ( mid 2022 ) where I've…
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Universal credit
Hi all what does this mean will I be reassessed straight away in April 2026 or not https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reforms-to-welfare-system-set-to-save-19-billion-by-the-end-of-203031
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Locked out of UC journal - someone changed phone number
Missed a call from the DWP today, just after receiving a text saying `Your mobile number has been updated. Call us if you did not request this.` I definitely didn't request it. Tried to log into my UC journal but the confirmation code is now sent to someone else's number, so I can't get the access code to my journal and…
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Still stressed
I’ve been receiving universal credit for some time and just realised I’ve gon over the £16k savings My review came up in February and I was suprised that I needed to be under 16k When I first made my claim I wasn’t Now I worried that this is considered fraud So stressed Any help or advice please
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UC LCWRA and possible job question
hi all am looking for some advice, I cannot get hold of Citizens advice on the phone so am looking elsewhere for information very long story short, I am on LCWRA UC for mental health issues and have been out of work a long time, however through someone I know, I may have the possibility of a job, I may have an interview…
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Christmas payment
hi just wanted to know I am due a payment on the 27/12 will the payment go in early or will I after wait till the 29/12 thanks
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When will my first LCWRA payment be? How does back dating work?
Hi So I've been going to doctors since November 2019, I first handed in my fit nite on UC on 20th November 2019, I kept handing in fit notes from my doctor until last month, I've pretty much been able to get keep up the fit notes except there's 2 1 month gaps in 2020,that's because my doctor was off and one appointment was…
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Lcwra
Hi there, my friend has his telephone assessment for LCWRA the other day and felt it went well. My question is is it the health care professional that takes the interview that makes the decision on the award or the DWP? Can I also check how long a decision usually takes and does it get backdated from the date of…
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Lcwra
hi all I’m on lcwra and have been for a while my mum is my appointee and I have level 2 autism would it be classed as lifelong or be reassessed in 2026 it’s just really worrying me please if you can reply to this thanks
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UC Appointee Biographical ID
Hi, not sure if anyone has had a similar experience but I am appointee for our daughter who has migrated over from ESA to UC. This took place in July and she has had 4 payments. She is on LCWRA and everything seemed ok till I informed them that we are going on holiday yesterday. Today I now have a message to say an…
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My ATW Account Where I Get Reimbursed Has Now Changed To GOV.UK ONE
Good morning fellow scope members. So, I have been claiming my work allowance support back from ATW (Access To Work) via their own website for the past few years and have never had any problems, however I noticed today when I logged on to upload my receipts that they have now completely closed it and have changed it so…
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Limited capability for work and work related activity - How long for appeal
Hi I just wondered if anyone knew how long it takes for a universal Credit appeal to be decided ? Thanks so much
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residential care on universal credit
Hi I'm contnuing to have issues with my sister (learning disability) benefits. She lives in a residential care home and was assessed for the enhance rates of pip and now she is on UC has been awarded the LCWRA as well. She pays for her care out of her benefits approx 540 to the LA amonth. She no longer receives the care…
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Work capability Health Assessment
Hello, First post here. Looking for anyone with experiences with the decision made on their Work Capability Health Assessment. I've been on UC since 2020 following redundancy due to Covid. I have various health issues even before Covid and had a Brain Injury which pretty much changed everything. Always been grateful with…
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Please help im so confused!
i had a letter telling me i had to migrate to UC from income related ESA which i did and i would recieve my first payment on the 23rd December. I thought my esa stopped and everything would be on UC now (i dont work) I've just got my statement which says as im still in receipt of ESA that amount has been deducted so i will…
