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UC Housing element question.
Hi - I am not an expert on UC and housing element and would like to get help through here if possible. I am in a tricky joint tenancy at the moment and the landlord is trying to find a solution to us ending the tenancy and I am not sure this is one. The tenancy is for a 2 bed flat in Manchester, we both pay £510 each. I…
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ESA letter for April 2026
hello peeps sorry if this has been asked before but I'm very confused and worried… any advice would be greatly appreciated. it says about the April 2026 increase then says as you are I the support group £50.03 I get LCWRA £400 odd added to my UC award does this mean that I will be getting the new amounts for April 2026…
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UC Voluntary support
I got a message today in my journal today saying the following… I would like to offer you a monthly conversation to discuss how I can support you. We can identify things you can do to help you with whatever next steps you may wish to take – but only when you’re ready to.For example, we can talk about - developing your…
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Applied in October but not been assessed, will I qualify for full rate?
I am in receipt of universal credit, I applied for LWRCA on 15th October 2025 . I’ve completed the paperwork in dec 2025 but still not received a date for an assessment yet ? I’ve contacted my work coach and the SERCO assesment service and neither was able to tell me ,if I don’t get assessed before the April 6th deadline…
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Change of circumstances UC
Just getting a bit ahead of myself as I'm in review for pip now, so if I lose pip due to the review not being in my favour and am doing an MR am I right in saying I need to inform UC ? I Know I told esa when I lost pip twice before and my money dropped dramatically. Until I got pip back after two Tribunals. I get…
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already on lcwra reporting new health condition
Hi, I just wanted to ask a quick question. My partner is on lcwra and has been for some time. Last month he was diagnosed with cancer on top of everything else, does this have to be reported to universal credit or not? I have searched the internet and some no, and others say if you do it may lead to a wca which he doesn't…
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Lcwra back pay
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me. My assessment periods are from 30 th of the month to the 29th. My first fit note was 20 October 2025. I was awarded lcwra on 09.02.26 They are saying I am only entitled to lcwra from march and won't be receiving back pay. Is this correct ? Thank you
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U.C and Esa
Hello everyone, I just wanted some advice on this, Myself and my wife currently receive U.C £628.10 Carer element my wife gets caring for me £201.68 Limited capability for work and W.R.A £423.27 Total £1253.05 Then Esa gets deducted which i receive being in the support group £609.05 Total each month is £644.00 My wife is…
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Universal credit and savings
I have become disabled and am LCWRA, and am unable to work at all, I enjoyed outdoor hobbies which I spent a considerable amount on, cycling and golf and have possibly around £5000 worth ( potential sale price)of equipment that is now useless to me. Im virtually house bound and will not be riding a bike or playing golf…
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LCWRA
Hi everyone, looking for some advice I am currently already on LCW due to mental health, last June I was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer and immediately put in a change of circumstances and was told if I am having treatment I will automatically be given LCWRA, I sent off the uc50 last July, my cancer nurse filled in…
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LCWRA Reassessment
Evening All, Can anyone give any clarity on reassessments for LCWRA. I have been on LCWRA since 2017,had two reassessments in that period of time,once in a normal assessment once at the Tribunal. Its was advised by the Tribunal not to see me again for at least 2yrs,in the mean time my PIP lower daily,higher mobility was…
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Hi, my name is Josierosie! How long does LCWRA last after awarded?
How long does LCWRA last after awarded
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Affect of husband's wages on LCWRA amount?
Hi i have just been awarded lcwra which is £423, at present my husband works and im unable to so werent entitled to uc, should i still get the full £423 or can they take some of that as he works as only getting £233 split fortnightly so confused as i thought if awarded the 423 thats what you would recieve, thanks
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LWC TO LWCRA
so I’m moving from LWC hopefully to LWCRA. I haven’t had to provide sick notes since 2019 and I asked my work coach after explaining my conditions and she agreed I should be reassessed. I had the assessment for ended early as I was told I’ve already max points for LWCRA, job centre said sounds good and I should get back…
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Back pay after moving from LCW to LCWRA
Hi I have been on LCW for over a year while claiming UC, I was reporting all my health conditions on my journal and was told that I needed to complete another form as I may be entitled to LCWRA because of my conditions. I completed the form last May 2025 but I waited until February 2026 for my assessment and after a weeks…
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Savings over 6K and paying off UC overpayment.
Hi, my UC is now being reduced as I have savings over 6k. I have an outstanding UC overpayment of several thousands. I feel I should clear some of that with my savings. I'm just concerned that that will be deemed as disposing of savings to avoid the reduction of ongoing UC claim. Wondering if paying a couple of thousand…
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Losing transitional payment.
Hi everyone.. My first post. Has anyone else had their transition taken off completely because they had to apply for a brand new rent element payment as that is what has happened to me. I know my overall uc is now more than what it was but I'm still £237 out of pocket as I see it. I receive lcwra and pip and just seem to…
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On UC with LCWRA, what else am I entitled to?
please do I get free travelling support, and what are things I’m entitled to benefit? I’ve been placed on lcwra
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UC review
Hi, Around May last year I had a UC review where I was asked to submit photo id and 4 months of bank statements. I am now 7 months later going through another view but being asked for 4 months bank statements, but a tenancy agreement and recent utility bill. DO these things get asked on standard reviews, or is this an…
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Council says I receive far more UC than I do – ESA confusion, care charges
I’m really confused and hoping someone can help me understand what’s going on, because the figures just don’t make sense. My council insists that I receive around £244 per week in Universal Credit. In reality, my actual UC payment is £451 per month. I have sent them my Universal Credit breakdown statements to prove this,…
