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Hi, my name is Paul50! Waiting time for WCA result?
Hi I've sent my limited capability of work papers back and had a telephone assement so how long have I got to wait for a answer from them for a decision
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Reopen claim
So I closed my UC 3 weeks ago whilst under a review as mr landlord wanted the house back and I thought I’d be fine, yesterday he told me that I could now stay in the house if I wanted to continue with the tenancy as his plans changed. Would this be possible to reopen my claim? I don’t want it to look weird etc the last…
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Migration from WTC to UC...
Hi, I'm DJKav and I'm autistic, so please bear with me. I have until the 13th June to migrate to UC. I'm very anxious, as I've convinced myself that I'll be worse off. I'm self employed, caring for my mum. Who pays me out of her money, into my business account. I have an accountant who does my yearly tax returns. I don't…
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How long does Universal Credit transitional protection last?
Last year, I moved from Tax Credits to Universal Credit, and my award included transitional protection. Please let me know how long Universal Credit transitional protection lasts. I have been on Universal Credit for 13 months and still receive transitional protection. I thought transitional protection was only for the…
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I'm on pip and my wife is going claim cares allowance for me but I'm still on lcw
I'm on pip high mobility and low living and my wife is going claim cares allowance for me but I'm still on lcw … It just doesn't make any sense TBH. I could still be put on weekly courses yet my wife needs to look after me over 35 hours a week so doesn't have a work coach if claiming cares allowance.
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Hi, my name is benefitsadvice! Son has been told to apply for UC, any advice?
My son, aged 32, has lived in residential care since leaving school owing to a severe and permanent disability which was diagnosed aged 4. His care is funded by our local authority but he also pays most of his ESA towards the cost. I have recently received a letter saying his ESA will stop and he must apply for UC. I…
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Council saying they have not received any rent payment (housing element) from UC
Moved from ESA to UC. First statement and payment was on 5th August and it said housing element had been paid directly to council. However on Friday I checked rent account and I could not see any payment. I called council and they said they had received anything and I should call UC. I messaged UC journal and agent said…
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Migration From ESA (wrag) to Universal Credit - Fit Note Required
Hi, I am going through the process of migrating from ESA to Universal Credit. I am in the work related activity group, but I am also a carer for my elderly mother, and receive carer's allowance. I sent off my Work Capability Assessment ESA50 forms back in September last year, and have not heard anything from the DWP since.…
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universal Credit Award Wrong!
Hi - i am financial power of attorney for my sister. she has transitioned from ESA to UC. I have now been told my sister's award amount through her UC account. It is only £400.14. I believe this is the basic rate. She previously received over £600 income based ESA. There is no explanation of why she has been only awarded…
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Lcwra - still waiting for an assessment, what do I do? Will it affect my PIP?
Hi I'm just wondering if anyone can help & answer this question. I've applied for lcwra filled out a form UC50 last year July 2024. But its been a year now and they haven't responded. What do I do? I'm on pip also & I'm sooo upset they have just ignored me hanging. Also if I do get the lcwra, will it affect my pip? I…
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Hi, my name is Starhero! I am my daughter appointee for universal credits, she has limited ...
I am my daughter appointee for universal credits, she has limited capability for work, sensory processing skills, communication difficulties and hypermobility. She is at university. I have just been through a review with enhanced review team which impacted greatly with my daughters relationship. I originally received a…
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Esa con to new style esa
Hello, I. Migrated on 17th May from Esa support to UC, did all to do list and commitments, all ok. I received letter from Dwp regarding Esa Con changing to New style Esa, saying would contact regarding health status update & commitment. Does anybody know from time of letter received how long it takes Dwp to arranged…
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Lottery Winnings
I was lucky enough to win £800 on a lucky dip last night. Do this need to be declared to UC. I get paid too from UC next week and I’m well below £6k. what is gambling winnings classed as?
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Lcrwa
Hi all I hope you guys are okay. I was awarded lcrwa last year thete was no end date on my decision letter. How can I find out when it will end. I have a chronic disability. Do I need to submit more not fit for work certificates to remain eligible? :)
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UC Claim Commitment for Carer's
Good Afternoon all. I'm a FT carer for my disabled partner. My partner is receipt of PIP [enhanced for both components], and I'm in receipt of CA. We've just successfully navigated the managed migration process from ESA to UC. I believe the final step in this transition is a claims commitment for us both. My question is…
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"Income other than earnings"
So I'm a bit confused here, because I'm being moved over from ESA to UC. So why do they need to know if I'm getting extra income from ESA? Does it only apply to New Style ESA? Because I'm on the old one and that'll be discontinued.
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universal credit - journal says my child needs to be verified
PLS HELP My child is on PIP and was on DLA I just reported coc re this , on my claim I get child disability element and carers element ,to add my child will be goi g to collage just 15 hours aweek from SEP . ON MY JOURNAL ITS SAYING CHILD NEEDS TO BE VERIFIELD ????? Is this due to PIP So worried my uc statement in week…
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Universal credit calculations with tp
hi I am a bit confused and wondering if one of you lovely people can help me my parents migrated to uc back in April while that was all done and they receive exactly what they were getting before thanks to the tp i am now confused how it works from here as they have just been given a bungalow by their local housing…
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Studying part-time on pip lwca and universal credit
HHi I'm currently on pip lwca and universal credit..I've been enrolled onto a part-time it course that starts tomorrow,I'm now worried that my benefits will be affected! The course is online as I'm on lwca and pip for anxiety that unables me to leave the house..poppy are you around love?
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Hi, my name is zanyjayny! Where do I start after receiving migration letter?
I am on esa and pip and have terrible mental health a break down in February. I have received a migration letter from universal credit. I don,t know where to start
