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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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The effect of a Malicious Benefit Fraud Report
I was recently reported as fraudulently claiming benefits as a single person and faced a terrifying Compliance call with a Universal Credit Officer. Thankfully they were satisfied with the arrangements myself and my partner have and that we fully intend to make a claim as a couple once we move in together. We live…
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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?
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Carers element and college.
hi, My youngest gets middle rate DLA, UC disabled lower rate and I get carers element. I’m also in the no work related commitments group on UC. If I go to college to do a full time course will I lose my carers element and be placed in the work group? Thank you
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How Often Can I Travel Abroad on Universal Credit?
Hi everyone, I know that Universal Credit allows claimants to travel abroad for up to 4 weeks while still receiving payments, as long as they continue to meet their commitments. However, I’m wondering how often I can do this without it affecting my claim. From what I understand, there’s no official waiting period before…
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Esa migration iam in support group on I belive contribution based
Can some one please share opinion ive got severe anxiety etc. Had a universal credit migration notice never worked. Been told iam on income based esa not contribution based what I thought used to be on incapacity iam 41 was on benefits I think at 18 or 17 never worked worried as don't want no money I recive 4 hundred and…
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Hi, my name is Noodlez! Do I have to wait for my LCWRA?
Hello everyone, So, I have been unfit for work since March and have been providing sick notes to UC since. I have now had a assessment and am in LCWRA catogory, Sept. Do I still have a 3 month wait ahead of me before payments start? I'm really confused. Any advice appreciated, Thank You
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Random UC Journal message
Hello to all! I just got this random message on our UC Journal, am I safe to ignore it? Should I reply? Is it a trick? I'm so worried that I'm being tricked either way; either by ignoring it and we get sanctioned or if I reply saying "no thank you, I'm not ready etc" and they sanction us.
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Please help!
hello, I wonder if anyone can help me. I moved over to UC from income support in January. I moved over on my transitional protection date as they told me. Waited the five weeks without money and then the amount was short. Which as you can imagine: after five weeks without money was devastating. I called them and they said…
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Private pension
So I took my private pension 3 years ago (£65 pm) due to poor health, it's accounted for under UC in my calculation and when I migrated to UC I got the transitional protection. Recently I got another pension notification from another pension I paid into for a year and I am wondering whether if I apply to take it due to…
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LCWRA backpay help needed!!
hello, so I was awarded LCW originally early 2022, after asking over the next few months if i am eligible for anything else they said no and referred to pip which I was already on, however later that year in November they asked if my situation has changed and I told them that my situation has changed as I’d now been…
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Where can I go for help
can someone advise me. I was receiving £800 towards my rent if £1010 while on ESA. I have just moved over to UC and I will be receiving £594! Where can I go for help? I don’t know where to turn to be honest
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Migration to Universal Credit Worry.
When moving from Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance to Universal Credit a gap in payments of around three weeks occurs, during which time no benefits are paid. This gap means that my Housing Benefit, Council Tax and the three weeks' payments of ESA will not be paid and that the only way I can cover the bills…
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LCWRA
Hi I wonder if anyone can help.me out here. I'm on pip for conditions etc. But also uc..I have now have a work capability assessment UC which is in a weeks time. They want to do a video call. Can i opt for a phone call instead for the assessment??? as I'm having panic attacks and full of anxiety to do a video. I know pip &…
