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Going back to work - a few questions
Hi! First post here, bit nervous! I’ve been out of paid work for 2 years and I’ve been really fortunate to be able to access all the benefits I’m entitled to - UC LCWRA and housing costs, PIP and council tax relief - without too much hassle. I had an appointment with a benefits advisor from my housing association and it…
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Hi, my name is Clickyknees60s! Are these checks legal?
My local job centre have requested that I provide them with a copy of my passport and four months bank statements 'to check you are receiving the correct amount of benefit'. I have been on Universal Credit for four years which includes LCWRA (three years) and PIP (awarded eighteen months ago on appeal; claim submitted…
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How does overpayment with Universal Credit work?
If you go on Overpayment with Universal Credit and they are reviewing your case and let s say you need to pay them back 2300 ,after decision has been made will they reopen your claim and deduct from your money the money they owe or how does it work?
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UC commitments
Hi group members, I want to ask a question Between 2022 to 2023 i was working full time my Employer reported my earnings correctly, during this period i registered a company just as a backup in case of losing my job, so i will have a second option, but i never did any trading or business and have not earned any money from…
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Hi, my name is punjabi! Can they close our UC account for not telling them about a business?
i have question I registered a company in 2022 and was closed in 2023. I have not earned any money and have not done any business. I didn’t inform UC because That time i thought i only have to inform UC if i earn any money. We have disabled child element and housing element, Can they close our whole UC account on the basis…
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UC migration from ESA, WCA question.
Hello, I am migrating from child tax credits and ESA to UC. I have been in the support group since 2013. I last filled in an ESA50 form in August 2020 and I was told on the phone that I would be reassessed in September 2022, this reassessment has never happend, so I guess I am well over due one. So I would just like to…
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Hi, my name is kornelia1986! Is my partner eligible for a back payment after his sanction?
Hi. My name is Kornelia and I been trying to get answer to my question regarding UC sanctions and FitNotes. Been searching on Google, and that's how I came across forum scope. If anyone knows answers to my questions, I would be extremely grateful for your help! My disabled partner is 54yo and all his life been hard…
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uc
hi i had my assesment last week by phone lasting less than 15 mins how do you find the results ,do they write to you or on the journal thanks
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U.C review
hi everyone I’m a little worried . I’ve received a message in “to do list” I’ve been asked to send passport plus front and side pics , plus 4 months banks statement? My bank is not registered at my address, will this cause a problem and should I be worried about all these requests? I’ve done nothing wrong but still…
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Hi I'm Dal Adams and I'm new on here. Told I can get LCWRA, but no payment still.
Hello I'm on universal credit and been getting it from August. I had a letter because I was on the sick and they've now said I'm entitled to something called lcwra do I use the same journal for universal credit as I do for lcwra to look at payments because I got my universal credit payment come up and it doesn't show the…
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Hi, my name is michaelfrancis! What is this UC review about?
Review (UCR agents only) on Tuesday 3 December 2024i am not sure what this about? i provided all the details that UC wanted like statements and license ID, photos, i care fulltime for my disabled wife, she has been awarded a lifetime award, i thought as me being my wifes fulltime carer, that this wouldn't effect me, can…
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Work Capability Assessment waiting time and PIP
Hi , I’m waiting for a work capability assessment, I’m not sure how long this will be . I’m on UC at the moment and on a career break due to ill health through work related issues. So my question is , if you fail the assessment and your still supplying sick notes what happens next ? I’m unable to return to my role at work…
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Tribunal pending
hello all. i have my tribunal next Friday. I have opted for video call. My tribunal is due to mandatory reconsideration not being accepted and they want me to start looking for work. I suffer with very bad panic attacks and anxiety and since my letter has come through it has increased. I know it’s probably just the fear of…
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Think I’ve messed up!
it’s a long one!! I am appointee for my special needs son on Universal Credit. He has been claiming a few years now. Back in March he got a job and works 8 hours a week. It was only three weeks ago that realised I’d not told them. I just assumed that it would be done through the National Insurance number when employer…
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Work Capability Assessment (Work Group)
I just want to ask, If you currently receive LCWRA, What is the wording you have on the UC Work Group and My Commitments sections?
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Back pay. How long does it take to be credited in to your bank account?
Hi, Today I received letter UCD172 in PDF format from UC telling me that they owe some money. Does any one know how long this takes to be credited in to your bank account please? Many Thanks!!!!!
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baffled about LCWRA payment dates, conflicting info from advisors!
Hi all, I'm confused about my payment timeline and i'm wondering if anyone can clarify this for me. I've received conflicting information from two different people on my journal. My assessment period for UC is 1st-31st (or last day of the month) so nice and easy there. I uploaded my first fit note on 5th September 2023.…
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UC Evidence of reduction in capital
Hi There, So in September my house sold and I received £47k in equity of which I owed £28k in debts (these were with in default or with debt collectors) I also had to pay a friend back who lent me the first months rent and deposit (she is my guarantor - I also have the receipts) so I had about £20k left. I needed to buy…
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Extra bedroom entitlement for UC
I have a UC claim and have requested extra bedroom entitlement due to my son being on high rate care DLA and they have advised i cannot recieve it as i dont have a spare bedroom.I have seen on other forums people have been awarded it in similar circumstances as it is meant to be based on entitlement not what you have..how…
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LCWRA affects council tax reduction? Unbelievable
We got a council tax reduction that was short lived as today I had a letter telling me monthly payments were going up because my husband is now on LCWRA and it’s classed as income. As said, unbelievable. The governments continuous stance of give and take back. Rant over !
