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Work capability assesment questions
Hi I'm just putting a post and asking for advice really. I had a work capability assessment today, and the lady really focus on my child and basically asked very question under the sun about him. She hardly asked me anything about my disability and what the guideline questions were she mostly asking about my son and I…
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Lcwra video call.
hi Just wanted to ask if anyone has had a lcwra (u.c.) video assessment and what happened in it. I have a lot of illnesses. I also have severe anxiety, severe Depression and panic attacks on top. I’m terrified about this assessment. I don’t want to break again. ( mental breakdown) . sorry… i’m just trying to prepare myself…
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Housing benefit back payment
Hi all, hope your all well. I am looking for advice please on what seems to be a complex situation. I started renting my flat and because i'm under 35 i wasn't entitled to the full housing benefit. This went on for several months while i paid the top up. I was struggling abit, so i applied for DHP and my local council…
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Universal credit migration and DWP, Council debt
Thanks for any help given, Over ten years ago now maybe fifteen years. I was found guilty in a court of law in relation to not notifying the DWP of a change of circumstance, my Nan had passed away and a year after I went into a drunken depression and I needed something to do to keep my mind occupied, as I was her carer and…
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Phoned them today
After the job center phoned me last Thursday saying I don't need to submit any more fit notes! I phoned universal credit finally got threw he man said yes that correct I've sent in eights months fit notes , am in a Lcw group waiting to hear from the assessment people (UC50 ) they have had my forms for 10 weeks now not…
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UC50 not received
I helped a relative complete a UC50 form and we sent this off in the prepaid envelope on 16th August. I have proof of postage from the Post Office. The form had to be back on 26th August. He is very unwell and asked me to call the assessment service to check that they had received the form. I called on 28th August to be…
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Migration - To-Do list -Fit note
Hi everyone. I lodged my claim online last week and I uploaded a fit note which covers me for 3 months until November. But once claim was submitted I can see in my 'To - do list' "Health: declare a new fit note" "Tell us about your work search" Do I need to re-submit my fit note? Maybe I made an error when uploading or…
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New Review System
Hi all, I was recently contacted by DWP Review Team via my online Universal Credit Journal. I was advised I would have a call from them this week to discuss the new review process. I spoke to a chap Tuesday as arranged, and he said it wasn't anything to worry about but that all UC ongoing claims had to undergo a review. I…
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Becoming Self Employed while on LCWRA
Hello! I am currently claiming universal credit with LCWRA. I am looking to start a business selling trading cards online. From what I understand this is fine and I will need to tell the job center and I will be sent to a gateway interview. My question is what evidence i need for my gateway interview. I have a business…
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Payment sent to closed bank account
I Wonder is anyone can help me. My Bank account with wise has been closed down. I have changed my account details with UC. But too late as they have sent my payment to my closed account. Leaving me with no payment. I believe the payment will bounce back to UC.. Does anyone know how long this will take? , it's been 3 days…
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Back dating llimited capability for work and work related activity
I have been handing in sick notes at the job centre since march 2018 while claiming universal credit due to an injury from a crash.i had my fit for work assessment about 6 weeks ago and have just received a letter in my journal saying as a result of the assessment I've been awarded limited capability for work and work…
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Hi, my name is Andrew_C! Are there any UC supplements for caring for an adult with ALN?
Hi All, First time posting. I was wondering if anyone has advice for me as reading the numerous websites has fried my ADHD addled mind. I am a full-time carer for my daughter who has been diagnosed with ASD. She has finished her A-Levels and despite doing well experienced burnout and now has a diminished capability,…
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UC and LCWRA
Hi all. I migrated from Working Tax credit to UC and had a transitional protection of £406.42 per month. I completed the UC50 form, gathered a lot of medical evidence, and went through a difficult Work Capability Assement. I was glad when I received the letter that I have been awarded LCWRA. This month I checked my…
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Uc say I have a marker on my claim
I was meant to have a health assessment last week no one phoned me I contacted uc thay said there’s a marker on my file but she didn’t no what it meant does any one else
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Why am I now getting zero payments every month?
I started claiming UC in Jan '23 and would receive a payment every month but no housing element (I had to pay full rent which was a struggle) however, since April this year I haven't received ANY payment, and they've been paying £390 towards my rent which goes directly to my landlord! I earn approximately £893 a month…
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UC Review and payments
Hi, Hope you can advise please. A few weeks ago I submitted a second lot of bank statements to UC as part of my review. The bank account I submitted was savings and investments for my physically disabled son and have been saving for years for him. My Monthly Assessment Period was 29th July- 22nd August. I submitted it on…
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Self employment and ESA/UC
can anyone advise me please? I have an assortment of mental health and physical disabilities. I am self employed but need to drastically reduce my hours due to my worsening health. i need to start claiming benefits to cover some of what income I will lose. does anyone know what benefits I am entitled to? Whether they will…
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Hi, my name is jmr53! Does anyone know when I'd receive first payment ?
Hi I'm new I was wandering if someone can help me please. I have had an health assessment and been awarded lwcra. I'm new to uc and find it confusing. I have given 2 fit notes 22nd April till 22nd June 22nd June till 22nd August Does anyone know when I'd receive first payment ? I thought it would be August
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Migration to UC - Council tax support reduced?
Hi, I have just use the turn2us benefits calculator and for some reason it states my council tax support will be reduced when I move to UC. Can someone please explain why please? Nothing else has changed. Old style benefits that you’re entitled to Council Tax Support£ 34.66 per week Council Tax Support is paid as money off…
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Will I get the 3 months backdate of Lcwra?
hi I was told the payment for Lwcra is around £400 Will I get 3 months backdate of this please
