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UC REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
Has anyone been given reasonable adjustments so that they can migrate to UC. Without going into detail I cannot use a computer and the only option is the phone but not sure if that comes with problems. Please let me know if anyone did a phone application with, or without RA's in place. Thank you
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waiting for a decision about lwrca
Hi still waiting for a decision about lwrca , I sent forms back in dec 2024’i don’t get why it’s taken so long . My work coach said they have stopped doing assessments, but I keep hearing of people getting it
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House benefit help
Hello there I'm going through a end of marriage and been told I need to move out of my family home I can't work any more from a injury I had I'm on UC lcwra and pip full mobility And just my marriage as now got to the point of over we both agree for me to move out but I can only find places to rent some are ok at prices…
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HB paid separate on UC
have successfully arranged for my housing benefit paid direct to social landlord. Last month I got uc payment with evidence of housing element in my online rent account a straightaway. Today I got the uc payment but no housing e.g. lemrnt in my online rent account. Not sure if error from UC or it hasn’t yet been processed.…
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how do I find out when date was to work it out?
Just got lcwra after years of waiting, got to be 2!,anyway ages past fit notes,was just 3 monthly phone calls,is there limt on a backdated claim,how do I find out when date was to work it out?so confused Jim.
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Non-Dependant Deduction Universal Credit
Hello I wonder if anyone can help, I receive higher rate care DLA for my youngest daughter who is 7. I also have my oldest daughter who has just turned 21 living with me and have stated to have a non-dependent deduction taken from the housing element of £93.02 on my universal credit payment. I believed that this should not…
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Private pension
Hello, I claim UC with my husband he gets State penison which is taking off us. We have no savings. I have a private pension I want to take out a small amount as a one off it will be under the £6k amount. Will this effect us? TThanks
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Pip text
I'm taking it this is your bog standard pip receipt text? I've never had texts from them before until this review. To say I'm deeply depressed and full of sheer anxiety and panic would be an understatement. Thanks x
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Private Fuel Deduction and UC
Hi in My new job I have a company car with a fuel car. I log my daily and personal miles and use the company fuel card. In my wages every month I then have a private fuel deduction line. however my take home pay on UC includes the deduction . For example take home pay on payslip £2100 Private fuel deduction £100 Uc use…
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Uc making joint claim - do we both need ID?
Hi there me and my girlfriend are thinking of moving in together where both on uc but ive got id and she hasn't to make a joint claim together do we both need id because when joining both single claims close
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Backdated benefits not disregarded?
I reported a change of circumstances to UC. They blocked my payments until the changes would be verified. As I needed a home visit, I waited several months for this to happen while not receiving any payments. Eventually, they verified the changes and I got the missing payments all on the same day. The statements were…
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Hi, my name is JannieG! Work and LCWRA
Hi Everyone. My partner and I are newbies to UC. We began a claim in December and my partner has just applied for LCWRA. I am currently out of work and hope in the future to get something part time that fits alongside Caring. Should I find work that fits the schedule would this income directly affect LCWRA? Many Thanks.
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What if I dont consent to gp returning uc113 form?
Hi i got a text from gp surgery asking me for permission to fill and return uc113 form from dwp. Problem is I have no diagnosis and not much record as ive only recently started seeing gp about this condition but im hoping to get into substantial risk category which apparently doesnt need a formal diagnosis. I also dont…
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Universal Credit and Caring
Hi. Me and my husband are separating and I will be applying for universal credit. At the moment I care for my disabled Mum. There is another carer who helps cares for Mum aswell and they receive the carers allowance. My questions are: Because I am providing full time care but not entitled to carers allowance because…
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Back dating carers element already been tribunal and won
Hi. I have posted in another forum ,didnt get anything concerete so trying here. Im new. I never thought I would be a carer, but I suppose none of us do. I am looking after somebody who is claiming PIP and his bedbound. There is plenty of documentation regarding this and I had to stop working because I'm looking after him…
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UC Capital
Hi Am struggling with UC capital. Have asked on journal regarding a lump sum of £4,500 which won’t take me over the £6,000 savings limit. Will be spending the same day on debt. They request report COC and again when money spent then visit to job centre with statements. I’m told on online forums to only report total in all…
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Carer element backdate
Hello, i am new here,and need your valued input.we (husband and wife) are on uc since 2019,my husband got Pip in feb 2023,but we informed dwp about my care duties,when they called me for work searching meetingin jan 2026.Job centre advised to apply for care element which we done in januray 2026,Now they will pay only for 1…
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Uc review
After submitting 4 months bank statements , utility bill and tenancy agreement to UC, I have a text saying a 60 minute phone appointment is scheduled. I have had one before but no mention of 60 minutes. Does this mean it is now more detailed or is this time length in a text/appointment the default setting? TY
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Carers Element Universal Credit
My wife and I have been on Universal Credit since August 2022 she has been my main carer a long time before that point. She recently had a commitments review meeting and was told that she was eligible for carers element for universal credit and it is backdated from when we first claimed. We didn't know anything about this.…
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Help with Carer's Element in UC!
I have been getting UC for around a year after migrating from ESA last year. So as an over 25+ singleton, I get Standard rate = £400 + LCWRA = £423 and transitional protection which is 63.41/ month. I also separately claim Carer's Allowance for looking after my mum full time. However, after UC reductions (of £360) I only…
