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Joint claim advice
Hi. I have a joint UC claim with my partner, I'm LCWRA on the claim, my partner is my carer and also recieves carers allowance. I'm also getting pip enhanced on both types with no length of time (I think it's called an ongoing period). There is a chance for health reasons my partner will not be able to care for me for…
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Advance payments UC
I have a few questions about migration esa/UC. I have had a bit of a nightmare, but finally got the ID home visit sorted. I keep checking my UC log in. And it now says I can take an advancement of up to £2082.13 if this is based on my first UC I am £94.39 short. As my ESA every 2 wks/HB every 4 wks is £2176.52 ( this incs…
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Housing benefit 2 week run on…
Hello, Apologises for the rather late night message, I wonder if anyone can advise my migration to UC is complete I will receive my first payment on the 30th of July, however, I did receive my 2 week run on of my ESA at the end of June, but only received which looks, like only 1 week of HB!! My query is will I receive the…
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New beta online application form
Just applied today and it did appear to be straightforward. So much so I am expecting there to be a problem - because usually there is one. Each area was split into sections which turned green once you had put the info on that it wanted. The only issue - I didn't have two of the required evidence to prove who I am, so they…
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New style ESA and universal credit
Hi I’ve just migrated from esa to universal credit and been awarded the full universal credit rate and the LCWLA rate too which is £823.41, also I’ve been put in the new style esa support group which is £562.20 a month but I’m being paid over two fortnightly payments , I was told I would only be deducted the £562.20 a…
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Universal credit - should I be receiving LCWRA if I have no work commitments?
Hello hoping someone can give me some advice please. In 2018 I managed to leave my abusive husband, change my name and moved house out the area. I informed universal credit who told me I would not have to actively look for work due to my mental health. Should I have received some sort of extra payment like limited…
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Hi, my name is johnbhoy1965! When will I receive my first payment of LCWRA?
I recieved LCWRA on Friday 4th July after my assessment on 20th June I had my 1st fit note of 3 months on the 28th of march and I also had another fit note for 3 months on the 26 June during this period when will I receive my 1st payment of LCWRA
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WCA phone call cancelled
Hi everyone, I was due to have my Telephone assessment next week for the health element of UC. However, I’ve just received a letter saying this is cancelled as they now have enough evidence. What does this usually mean? Thanks
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Hi, my name is emmy1982! What is a compliance interview, should I be worried?
hi on my uc journal they want to do a compliance interview is it something to worry about.?
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Crystal Pathways Support for people with Social Anxiety & Depression course do i have to go on it
Had a message in my universal credit journal to go on a Crystal Pathways Support for people with Social Anxiety & Depression course do I have to go on it ? I haven't even got my first payment yet so don't know what group I'm in. Had my assessment only last Monday.. It doesn't say it's compulsory to go on it but don't want…
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Losing child benefit on UC.
My daughter has finished full time education August. Do I lose the child benefit amount in my monthly payment no she has started work. Regards
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Uc - worried that we have heard nothing, but still being paid
Hi We migrated to UC on the 27th may 25. Everything went through ok. We have been paid new style ESA every 2 weeks and due our 2nd UC on the 3rd aug. Hubby had a letter dated the 17th June about claimant commitments. Stating will will get a phone call or appointment at the JC. On the 24th June I wrote on my journal asking…
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UC help - do I lose my child element while my son finds a college for September?
Hoping someone can help! I get child element for my son 16 and pip. He has just finished college but trying to find a suitable college for september 2025. While we are in the process of finding him a college do I loose my child element? Im hoping by end of August he will be enrolled at a new college. Thanks in advance ☺️
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Hi, my name is laura70! Do I have to inform UC about new PIP award?
Hello my name is Laura70 I’ve just been awarded pip . Do I have to inform UC and housing benefit that I’m receiving it , rent council ect or because it’s a totally different benefit I don’t have too awaiting advise ? …..Thanks for your answers ……
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Hi, my name is oasis63! Do I have to go through UC reviews every year?
After going through the anxiety of the UC review and all the messing about getting 4 bank statements and working out how to download them on an antiquated phone 🤣 Will we all have to go through it every year from now on? Or was that just a one off?
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Anybody else experienced this?
For people with Mental Health problems receiving UC….Has anybody else received messages (via post,SMS text or journal) from the DWP suggesting sessions with one of their chosen Mental Health advisors.? What i would like to know is this?…If a claimant turns the DWP offer down,then will this result in a sanction? It seems to…
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Hi, my name is pennyLeo! Panicked about UC migration, any advice?
Hi everyone I have applied for UC after receiving a migrate letter I was on the support group ESA. I think I rushed into it I had till October but I panicked and made the application with a friend s help . I found problem with my ID so UC is calling me tomorrow. Any advice
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Hi, my name is Doodles1960_! Don't know when to migrate to UC
Don't know when to migrate to UC....on ESA at the moment I've been given until 12 October to claim..think I'd rather do it now and finish with it....Really don't know when's the best time
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Migrated. Will these deductions happen every month?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Moved from income related ESA to UC but now put now New style ESA .
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Panicking - Updated my earnings to DWP
Hey all, please help calm me down… did I do something awful that will get my benefits taken away from me? I was employed, have been trying to push myself to continue working after being diagnosed with multiple health conditions. Had assessment with DWP they deemed me unable to work, approved for LCWRA. Handed my notice in…
