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Universal Credit
Hi, I have read several UC related posts, but none of them are similar to my problem. My problem is that I received a message from UC that they transferred £5345.06 to me for six months last year in 2024, but this is not true (I can prove with a bank statement that it is not true) and because I remember last year I starved…
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Why all the guess work!!!!
I am trying to work out what I will get on UC. Why they can't simply have told me over the phone I don't know. All the lady said was I will get transitional Protection and it's the same. It should be more. My statement isn't due yet, can I ask on my journal what the benefit will be? ESA to UC is £18 a week difference. I…
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ESA SUPPORT TO UC??
My son moved in March to UC from ESA support group..went smoothly and is getting the correct money..yesterday received an assessment form and request for fit note??…he hasn't worked ever and i believed he would be free from this happening.now he is hugely stressed. has asd and doesn't even leave the house anymore .getting…
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Migration to uc
Hi were migrsting from support group esa,im in support group my husband doesn't keep great health either we both receive standard rate adp both elements,we went for ide city checks at local jobcentre they recommended my husband be my carer to stop his work commitments as he's unable to work due to his own health anyway,we…
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Universal credit review and lcwra question
Hi All, I've been reading about the universal credit reviews and although I do agree that we shouldn't have to give so much personal information I was too stressed about it and sent them what they asked for. I literally didn't sleep for days, couldn't concentrate and made myself quite unwell over it. However the reason I…
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Severe disability premium
Hi to all I recently was awarded pip the highest component for both care and mobility I’m getting uc and I don’t have a carer some people say I’m entitled to severe disability premium some say I can’t get because I don’t get esa Can someone explain to me how the disability premium works please
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£500 better off on universal credit then ESA
It works out i'm roughly £500 better off a month on universal credit lcw then ESA wrag, i was paying full rent on ESA with my son living with me now I only have to pay £93 rent a month… still waiting to here about my assessment so hopefully get put in the lcwra group…
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ESA to universal credit migration
I’ve just migrated from the esa support group , and I’ve been put in the new style esa support group and the LCWRA group on universal credit , I’ve got a phone apointment with new style esa next week to agree to my customer commitments but on the letter it says I’ll have to explain how my disability’s effect me from…
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LCWRA Reassessment
Hi everyone, I’m posting on behalf of a family member who I’ve been helping with their UC/LCWRA application. UC was applied for in December 2019. LCWRA was awarded in August 2021 due to covid pandemic delays and from having to request a mandatory reconsideration. LCWRA was backdated to March 2020 due to the 3 month rule.…
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Early pension. Took a lump sum, will this be deducted from my UC or housing benefit?
I wonder if anyone can answer a question I have please. I'm 52 and on uc lcwra pip and housing benefit. I had a small pension and cashed it out as the Dr stated I won't be able to work again. I received £3,500 but I had some debts so I paid them off. Will I have my uc or housing benefit deducted this month as if so it will…
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Joint claim advice
Hi. I have a joint UC claim with my partner, I'm LCWRA on the claim, my partner is my carer and also recieves carers allowance. I'm also getting pip enhanced on both types with no length of time (I think it's called an ongoing period). There is a chance for health reasons my partner will not be able to care for me for…
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Advance payments UC
I have a few questions about migration esa/UC. I have had a bit of a nightmare, but finally got the ID home visit sorted. I keep checking my UC log in. And it now says I can take an advancement of up to £2082.13 if this is based on my first UC I am £94.39 short. As my ESA every 2 wks/HB every 4 wks is £2176.52 ( this incs…
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Housing benefit 2 week run on…
Hello, Apologises for the rather late night message, I wonder if anyone can advise my migration to UC is complete I will receive my first payment on the 30th of July, however, I did receive my 2 week run on of my ESA at the end of June, but only received which looks, like only 1 week of HB!! My query is will I receive the…
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New beta online application form
Just applied today and it did appear to be straightforward. So much so I am expecting there to be a problem - because usually there is one. Each area was split into sections which turned green once you had put the info on that it wanted. The only issue - I didn't have two of the required evidence to prove who I am, so they…
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New style ESA and universal credit
Hi I’ve just migrated from esa to universal credit and been awarded the full universal credit rate and the LCWLA rate too which is £823.41, also I’ve been put in the new style esa support group which is £562.20 a month but I’m being paid over two fortnightly payments , I was told I would only be deducted the £562.20 a…
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Universal credit - should I be receiving LCWRA if I have no work commitments?
Hello hoping someone can give me some advice please. In 2018 I managed to leave my abusive husband, change my name and moved house out the area. I informed universal credit who told me I would not have to actively look for work due to my mental health. Should I have received some sort of extra payment like limited…
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Hi, my name is johnbhoy1965! When will I receive my first payment of LCWRA?
I recieved LCWRA on Friday 4th July after my assessment on 20th June I had my 1st fit note of 3 months on the 28th of march and I also had another fit note for 3 months on the 26 June during this period when will I receive my 1st payment of LCWRA
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WCA phone call cancelled
Hi everyone, I was due to have my Telephone assessment next week for the health element of UC. However, I’ve just received a letter saying this is cancelled as they now have enough evidence. What does this usually mean? Thanks
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Hi, my name is emmy1982! What is a compliance interview, should I be worried?
hi on my uc journal they want to do a compliance interview is it something to worry about.?
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Crystal Pathways Support for people with Social Anxiety & Depression course do i have to go on it
Had a message in my universal credit journal to go on a Crystal Pathways Support for people with Social Anxiety & Depression course do I have to go on it ? I haven't even got my first payment yet so don't know what group I'm in. Had my assessment only last Monday.. It doesn't say it's compulsory to go on it but don't want…
