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WCA WHILE WAITING MR
Hi im abit confused and hope someone can help with some information. I was given a WCA at the beginning of Sept of this year and was told I was fit for work (previously LCW but health declined so I asked for an assessment) I have put in a MR but because I was found fit for work I was made to attend an appointment with my…
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LWRCA
hi everyone , so I was found limited work capability . I went on holiday for over 6 weeks but I didn’t know if you exceed one month your claim gets closed . So now my claim is closed , would anyone know if I can claim back my LWRCA on my new claim? And would I need to go through the assessments and sick note off 3 months…
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LCWRA payments question
Hi all, I'm Nikky and I'm new here. Got question about LCWRA, had a decision last week and I was given LCWRA. I'm off work since January 2025 after big surgery, supplying fit notes(post recovery, stress, etc.) since that time(all accepted). Started assessment around 3-4 months ago, was waiting quite a bit for a decision.…
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LCWRA & Going Abroad
Hello, I claim UC & LCWRA & PIP. I get these because of my Autism, OCD, ADHD & other conditions. I am going abroad on the 30th NOV - 5th DEC to visit a family friend. And, I’m really stressed/anxious about informing UC. I am worried in case they use going abroad against you. Mainly because I have set routines in the house,…
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Backpay of disabled child element
my son was awarded dla beginning of august, I informed UC and asked for it to be referred to a decision maker for the backpay of the disabled child element. When i received my next UC payment the disabled child element had been added, but only 1 months. It’s been 6 weeks since i asked for it to be referred to a decision…
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Appointments in person.
Hi I’ve been claiming universal credit since august 2024 my first appointment was made for in person but i requested it be switched to phone call due to my health conditions. I’ve been handing sick notes in and filled the uc50 form in 3 months into claiming however this will be coming up to a year in October since I sent…
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Migration Severe Disability Allowance
I submitted my UC migration application last week. I have now received a journal message (see below) which appears to suggest that my application is being treated as a new claim rather than a managed migration. This is causing me a great deal of anxiety. The main reason I delayed applying for as long as possible was to…
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Hi, my name is irtaza899! Does the minimum income floor apply to a couple if one is LCWRA?
Hi So me my partner joined the if a year ago I awarded the LcRW but my partner is self employed Now after a year I have MIF on my account as my partner couldn’t earn the minimum as he cares. does MIF applies to us because I got LCRW
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Council tax
Hello 👋 Hi I recently migrated from esa support group to universal credit,I did 5hours per week permitted work and earn 250.00 also my new universal credit award is 1,035 just been landed with a council tax bill for 500.00as I didn't pay on ESA I presumed migrating over things were the same can anyone shed any information…
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Hi, my name is Robyncat21! How do we work out what our UC award will be after migration?
I was on my partners old style esa he was on esa work related and I was on jobseekers,we have transitioned to uc and I have been awarded lwcra plus he receives carers for me what will our uc award be now
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Hi, my name is goofy567! Does living with my adult son affect my benefits?
Hi, im on UC, do permitted work of 14 hours per week, own my house, if my adult son moves in will this affect my UC, and earnings please?
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Help navigating redundancy with UC
Good morning everyone, as the title suggests I’m currently being made redundant by my employer and whilst I’m being offered a settlement of roughly £30k I’m worried about how this affects my UC payments moving forward. Unfortunately when I divorced in 2020 I accrued significant debts mainly because my ex husband dragged…
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Mandatory reconsideration failed
The report from my wca was full of things I didn't say , or things they said they asked me but didn't and the things that was left out. So I did a mandatory reconsideration, and I have just had it back, and I dont think the person who did the reconsideration read why I wanted it . They just repeated what the report said .…
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Help asap plz
Hi lovely ppl I have been notes on my journal but no one seems to understand what I’m on about . When I was just on esa I was getting deducted social fund loan . But then had change over and now get UC and ESA . When change over was going on my esa payments went to £306 but then down to £281.10 so I presumed back to…
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ESA Migration, denied extensions for serious MH crisis, where are the safeguards
Hello, I am sorry for the long post, In am terribly at expressing my thoughts into words. Background I'm reaching out for urgent assistance regarding my complex situation. I have several long-standing mental health conditions, including: - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - Social…
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ESA to UC migration - how can I work out how much my first UC payment will be?
good afternoon everyone , I hope someone can advise me please 23rd September 25 made migration to UC . Today I got an esa payment I rang them and it's Wednesday 1st Octobers money , last payment . I know esa is paid in arrears how can I work out how much my first UC payment will be job centre said I be paid uc on 23rd…
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Will claiming carers allowance affect my benefits?
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for some advice please. I claim universal credit lcwra, PIP enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility and new style ESA. When I migrated to UC I received transitional protection for the severe disability premium. My daughter is 18, lives with me and has an apprenticeship. Could she claim carers…
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Uc Appointment Appointee
So after a week of waiting for someone to confirm an appointment after ESA migration to UC for our son I gave up on the journal and made a call. They have mad an appointment for 2 weeks time as it’s the first available. They gent on the call was lovely and said it was my ID that needed confirmation. However I’m confused as…
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If health assessment
uk sent my doctors uc113 foam I have osteoarthritis of knee cardiovascular disease the doctor has but all that down on foams but all other questions like can I walk can I cook can I work ok etc the .the doctor just but unable to comment on them all is the common or bad for me .if any one can advise me please
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Change of circumstances advance UC
hi, would I be eligible whilst waiting for my sons dla to be verified to get a COC advance? If so what items would fall under being eligible?
