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Paying
hi I just wanted to ask I receive UC and LWRCA but I have had a really bad few months can I pay for a break away from my money is this allowed I haven’t been spending much due to being ill
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Child element ending
hi everyone, Just wondered if any of you lovely people could advise me please ? My son is due to turn 19 in the first week of June. He is currently in none advanced education enrolled on a two year course - due to end summer 2026. However - after being on the course since September 2024 he has become quite disheartened…
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Helping a very vulnerable friend
Hi everyone, appreciate you for taking time to read this! My best friend of over 10 years has been declared mentally incapacitated by his local authority, has received PIP and CB-ESA for many years (he worked previous to health worsening). He moved out of supported living into his own housing association home for the first…
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How long for LCWRA back payment ?
Hi I was awarded LCWRA on 4th Feb 25 . Starting From 10/05/24 and with 3 months waiting time payments should start from 28/8/24 as you can see .So i should be owed 6 months back pay by my calculations 7 if they don't pay in March . My question is do i have to ask for the back payment as i have seen a few post say i have to…
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Single parents and work requirements UC
hello, I’m sure this subject is old and probably plenty posts on here. How many hours is single parent of 10yo child required to work minimum, so that they don’t need to do other’ work related activities ie searching for more work? If they wish continue to be getting UC. Do working hours requirement increase as the child…
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Hi, my name is winniewoo! Hi everyone on u/c at present will be 66 later in year live in over 55s...
Hi everyone on u/c at present will be 66 later in year live in over 55s housing place just would like know how the change from uc to pension affects housing benefit do you have to make new claim for this to gwt housing benefit im findind it all confusing and very stressful and not read much about it on here am single…
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LCWRA payment date - Hi I was awarded lcwra from 9th September with a three month waiting period...
Hi I was awarded lcwra from 9th September with a three month waiting period, The assessment period was 8th January to 7th February due to to be paid on 14th February, do you know if I'm owed any back pay, thanks in advance.
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Hi, my name is SpencerT2003! I’m looking for some advice because I’m receiving conflicting info...
Hi I’m looking for some advice because I’m receiving conflicting info and would like to know what the eligible criteria is. I am 21 I have Tourette’s, ASD, learning disabilities and also physical walking disabilities. I receive high rate PIP on both parts and claim UC as a single person with no housing costs. October 2024…
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Worried about UC phone call
This discussion was created from comments split from: Emotional Wellness Week! 💜 .
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Cannot log in to UC
morning I changed my mobile number I can’t login in universal I called them 3 times to get help no help!!! Now I need to accept my commitment any advice please!??
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Please help claim might end UC
I have had this message from UC saying we are no longer entitled to it but I’m sure it’s wrong. My partner is self employed and I am on contributions based ESA & PIP. As far as I know AET doesn’t apply because he is self employed, have I got this wrong? We migrated from TC “You no longer meet the criteria for transitional…
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Hi, my name is bobby71! I had my work capability assessment 2 weeks ago after having waited 6 months
Good morning to you all, I had my work capability assessment 2 weeks ago after having waited 6 months after having sent the UC50 off I have been checking my journal and have also contacted the DWP What is a normal waiting time Thanks all
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WCA questions
hi I’ve got my wca assessment next week and, like most people, I am really worried about it. I have a history of MH-namely Bpd, ocd and anxiety and have been diagnosed with ADHD. I know it’s a very broad question but What kind of questions will I get asked-Just for some peace of mind! I sent off my recent psychiatrist…
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Hi, my name is Abigail8! DWP think I can work in the future, sick of their tricks.
Hi, I'm Abigail, with sensory, mental and physical disabilities. Apparently, I'm ill now, but the DWP think I can work in the future. That was in a letter they sent me. Are they psychic? Fighting three DWP cases at once. They write the most presumptuous nonsense, all in their favour. Yet everything we claim, must be backed…
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT OVERPAYMENT
Hi, I am an appointee for my adult child who has learning difficulties/autism. He received DLA then this changed to PIP. We started claiming UC which then changed to the LCWRA element. We received a review request and whilst providing the required documents, I was researching what else we may encounter with this and came…
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UC bank statement upload via Journal.
DWP asked to provide bank statements. I'll asked to activate link for uploading statements via Journal, but DWP refused because: "Due to the nature of the information required we are unable to provide a document upload for this and you are required to provide this in the office." How reasonable to provide paper statements…
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UC overpayment
Was not expect this today now they want take even more money for an overpayment of 2 assessment periods. I don't understand now they have worked this out My first fitnote was 15th August 24 payment day is 13th ever month assessment periods 6th-7th I was under the impression my first payment for lcwra would be January these…
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Income related ESA and UC with pension
if I’m on ESA with SDP and I start to receive a private pension of £120 pcm will this trigger a move to UC?
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Still not received migration letter
Hi everyone ,my daughter is on Esa support group , Hb ,pip Getting worried has still not had migration letter and it's now February . Should I call ESA or UC to find out ,or is it just a matter of still waiting ,thanks
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Uc review
hi I had a message in my journel asking me to send 4 months bank statements and I’d which I did right away as soon as I received the notification I then heard nothing for nearly a week but today out of the blue I had a call from uc just to ask about my current account as I switched banks a while back and they had NatWest…
