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Carers allowance deductions from uc
Just wondering if anyone has any idea how uc work out the deduction and the amount they deduct for carers allowance.
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universal credit am i claiming the right amount
hi im here to ask for help, I do hope i dont get negative feedback here goes im uploading my universal credit statement for a couple when i claimed uc iwasnt sure if this was the correct way to claim. or if my husband put in for lwcra and only i claim carers would we be worst off. I thought when we were forced to go onto…
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Journal messages from UC!!
Has anyone else started receiving these messages from Job Centre that are on LCWRA. Would you like to have a chat about how I can help you? We can talk about how I can support you. And we can identify things you can do to help you take the next steps – but only when you’re ready to. For example, we can talk about: -…
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considering starting a charity
hi I am currently in receipt of universal credit including the disability element I have recently returned to fishing after many years however I found there was no support for disabled anglers Because of this I started a group on social media and was very surprised in the amount of disabled anglers needing help Because of…
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uc review help feeling anxious
So I had my phone call and sent in evidence, and now they wanted to book another phone call. I said I was busy, but he said it would be only a 7-10 minute phone call. Does this mean they want more? Or is it protocol that they do another call this short time before closing it? I'm just anxious; I never did a review with UC…
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Telephone call review
Hi I was asked to submit my bank statements to UC in February which I did. I then had a telephone call review of my claim appointment today and they read through a script of standard questions but nothing about my bank statements. They said everything ok and sent me a journal message of what was discussed and answers. Will…
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Appointee Savings
I’d really appreciate some help. My dad manages my sisters affairs as her appointee. My sister is severely mentally disabled. My sister is going through the process of being transferred to UC which will top her PIP and ESA up by a small amount. My dad doesn’t claim any carers etc. owing to working just a few hours too…
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Overpayment
For some unknown reason, been overpaid. Dwp have not taken £605 from esa, but £166. I have put it on my journal last week, no reply from them. So the overpayment gone in. How do they take it back ? It would be the same for the 19th of this month. My rent is right amount. When do they actually sort this out . It is a worry
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Joint to Single Claim Carers Element
Hi everyone, Currently on a joint claim (Basic, LCWRA for me, Carers for partner) but I genuinely think my marriage is over. No housing element as house is mortgaged, no children. If I go to a single claim I believe my LCWRA is protected, but quite honestly I would rely on the £209 carers element to be able to afford…
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Universal credit
I received pip, esa contribution based allowance, disabled premium i not received LCWRA universal credit i never heard this??? I am so confused
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Hi, my name is Jaysmum! my soon to be autistic 22 year old son has been in receipt of Uc plus...
hi everyone my soon to be autistic 22 year old son has been in receipt of Uc plus disability for 7 months. This morning I received a message saying they want 4 months bank statements.. I’m worried because I know my son will not let anyone see his personal things..I can’t access his bank account ..is there something I can…
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UC review
Hello I had a UC review phone call the other day the call lasted 11 minutes and the agent did not ask for anymore evidence nor did she update and new to dos I have received the call attended message but not the review complete message I had the call Tuesday just gone. I am stressing about it if my review is over can there…
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Hi, my name is mary2310! Ill health payment, effect on UC
I have been paid of work due to ill health and have received my first UC payment which was £78 because I had a pay from my employer last month. I am due to be paid a weeks wage for every year I was employed will this affect my next payment? It should be roughly £3000
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Pathways to work
Hi everyone, apologies for not being here for ages, and a brief fly-by now as I'm down with a bug. But came across a new document published by the gov this morning and thought you'd all want to know. It's about their Pathways to Work program. From what I understand everyone on LCW and LCWRA will be contacted next week…
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UC Wrong for may
Sending my uc statement, for overanxious , or kimi. I am worried
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Inheritance, UC, PIP and bank account
Hi all! I’m going to be inheriting around £40k soon. I claim UC jointly with my husband. He also works self employed but I am LCWRA. I also claim PIP. I believe I will continue to receive PIP because it’s not means tested BUT does it get included in the amount of money in my bank account (which should not exceed £16k when…
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Not sure about UC standard increase and transitional protection
I am on LCWRA, migrated from ESA support group. Since the April rates have gone up - my rent increased and my transitional protection decreased by the same amount. I understand that this is right. That's a separate thing to this post. But what I'm confused about is the standard UC rates. I thought my standard rate would go…
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Pip review
Hi My hubby got his award letter last week for a ongoing award. He was given enhanced on both living and mobility, on review it's stayed at the same award. Do we have to inform UC that he as been given a ongoing award because that already know he's on pip?
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Carer's element UC
Hi my husband and I have separated but still reside together in the same home and have now split our joint UC account so that my husband can claim housing element in his own right when he finds alternative accomodation but he's recovering from a recent illness and I'm still caring for him. Can I claim carers element of UC…
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Help, backdated housing costs refused by UC
Hello, can someone please verify if the job centre is correct by saying that I am not entitled to backdated payment for housing costs. I lost a month's rent because they are saying that when I made a change of circumstances I didn't provide enough evidence. ( It was just change of landlord's name). It took them weeks to…
