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Pip granted. FINALLY.
I got a text this morning stating I've been awarded PIP. Finally the wait is over. Will they be able to give me info about what I'm granted before the letter arrives if I call them? I've seen conflicting information everywhere. 2 weeks is a while to wait for a letter after all the waiting ive alrwady done (since the start…
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Backlog in assessment for WCA on UC
Sorry for another post. I heard that the DWP has ceased assessments for a long time on WCA. This means that there was a backlog. Do you know if there is any delay in reassessments for Universal Credit? I have not been transferred over yet, but was wondering when the assessment would likely be as I have not been assessed on…
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Housing benefit and counvil tax benefit UC
Hi I'm freaking out. I've seen lots of people online saying when they were migrated over to UC they lost council tax benefit and I'm confused about my housing benefit. I live in over 55s sheltered accommodation but am under 55. I receive full council tax benefit. I am on high rate pip for both care and mobility get the…
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Had health report back, found LCWRA, but no mention of not coping with any change in a non-routine
Hello, I've had lots of help on this from this lovely community, but I noticed on my report that deemed me as LCWRA that it didn't mention that I'm not good with both planned & unplanned change that's not in a routine. When looking at the UC50, it mentions specifically: routine. Can this descriptor still apply even if you…
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How UC deal with a Lump sum pension payment into my bank account.
If I receive a pension lump sum payment into my bank account that has had tax deducted at source. How will those funds be categorised as by DWP in relationships to my UC monthly award. Will the funds be categorised as Capital or Earned income. Should my Universal Credit award during the period that the deposits were made…
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UC never told me to submit any fit notes!
I started my UC claim in 2020, by 2022 I had my hours dropped until eventually my work was admiral enough to put me onto a zero hour contract, this was due to ongoing health issues, I declared this and received no contact from UC at all. In 2023 I declared more health issues that have unfortunately come up still nothing…
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If found LCWRA, do they tell you the descriptor you qualified for?
Hi there, How do you know which descriptor you had qualified for? Does that come in the decision letter or is the health assessor's report the only indication of where you sat? Thanks.
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Benefit decision
Hi there, I had a phone assessment today for my UC, can anyone let me know how long will it take to get a decision, has anyone had a decision quicker then 4 weeks.
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Tp
I am getting tp as I was moved from esa support group to uc. if I lose my pip will this tp stop as well? I’m so worried about the benefits cuts now Please help!
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Work capabilty assesment uc
Hi, I recevied a letter with a telephone assesment then 2 days later got another letter basically saying an asssesment was no longer needed as they recieved more information, so i called the assesment company and they clarified that they recieved more info from doctors this is the reason and not to worry the report has…
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UC decision on PIP back pay.
Hi guys, I’m a PIP appointee for my adult son. I’ve made a previous post stating that he has received £11k in back pay from PIP due to a national court case where lots of people were contacted and asked for details so they can review their case. I am his appointee but the money is paid in to my account and we give it to…
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Council Tax
hi Wondering if someone can advise me on this 🥴 I never had to pay anything towards council tax while on legacy benefits But yet since moving to UC on managed migration I had no council tax to pay again But I got a council tax bill in January for £200 I spoke to the department nothing has changed ? Which they acknowledge…
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Lcwra health journey appointment 🤷♀️
Hi I receive universal credit and also carers element on my universal credit, I have never had to attend an appointment due to me being a carer for my son, I have recently since January been sending in fit notes due to my own health, I have recently filled in the uc50 form and has been sent off, and today I have received…
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Will I lose tp if I lose pip?
hi. Can someone please advise me. I’ve been on uc for almost 2 months now. I get tp as I was moved from esa support group and receive pip. Can you tell me that if I lose my pip will I lose the tp as well?
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Benefit cap
Hi, this may my a silly question but I have just been looking at my uc account and my partner claims lcwra. I noticed on the benefit cap part it says the benefit cap will not apply to me until the 12th November 2025. So my questions is, is this a random date or does it mean something? Why the 25th November?. thanks.
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If you get a Police pension that contains an injury pension
Hi, we found this out by accident and when asking UC upon migration and various agencys like citizens advice, they didn't know the answer. So back before our uc migration, we got a notice we had to repay back £4000. We rang up dwp I think it was and this wonderful lady asked some questions. Firstly she found out we didn't…
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Travelling abroad while on UC LCWRA
Hello everyone, I have been awarded UC (LCWRA) and PIP due to suffering from complex PTSD as well as depression and anxiety - for which I am currently going through therapy. I have a few questions regarding travelling abroad for a 14 day holiday to see family. I am worried about doing the right thing regarding travelling…
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Removing an appointee
This is a query on behalf of a friend who doesn't use the internet. His son is his appointee and he now feels able to handle his affairs on his own would removing his son as an appointee affect his claim ? (in terms of how much help is needed etc) or would it not ? My advice is you can always remove him and ask for help if…
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LCWRA
I’ve had my statement through and it is showing my UC & LCWRA on it. Will I be given the payment this month with it being on the statement aswell as my UC or do I still need to wait to 3 months? I was awarded last week.
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I'm struggling
I do not know who to turn to. I am struggling due to the news and Labour's plans to 'reform' the welfare system. I am scared that my LWCA will be stopped when Labour announce their plans. Hearing Wes Steering, say that mental health is overdignosed really upset me and makes me feel like drain on the system. I feel so…
