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LCWRA advice please. Why is my first payment not there?
I received in my journal that I have been excepted for lwcra.. this was 13 August 2025. and that payments would start 3 months after first fit note.. my first fit note was 22nd April.. I get paid beginning of the month. It's not there. This one Sept.. does any one know what happens. Confused
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If a tribunal turns the WCA result from fit for work to not fit for work, am I then classed as a...
new claimant? My worry about the government wanting to halve what new claimants get for LCWRA is that if this happens and I go to a WCA and get classed as fit for work, but I then do an MR, and then a tribunal and the result gets changed to not being fit for work is that maybe I'll be classed as a new claimant and then be…
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Uc migration pls pls
Can anyone who knows better than me have other people on here not rec8evd migration letters I phone uc line no letter on system for me sent out pls does anyone know I can't find anything about roll out even uc don't know pls any advice or knowledge would be appreciated
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Council tax
I recently migrated from support group ESA to UC. I just found out my council tax has increased from £32 to £130 per month. That's with 40% dis punt! This can't be right & it's a lot of money for me to pay on benefits. So, IR ESA wasn't counted for C/Tax but all of UC is. I understand this has happened to many people who…
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Hi, my name is annabattu! migrated UC from ESA support group, will I still get my ESA payment in aug
Hi I have migrated to UC from ESA support group on applied on the 19th August I'm due a payment of ESA on the 29 th August will I still get this payment please thanks
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Terrified DWP phone call tomorrow for id. tell them about pension i forgot
Hi im getting a DWP call tomorrow for ID.. i was told i can tell them other things.. I forgot about a pension i had from optin out of serps back in the early 90s. Do i need to tell them about it? says it will pay out £495 a yr in 2037 Please any advice im scared
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On Limited Capability to Work but scared to get help with work search
Hi 😊 Last week I received a message from my local job centre about them helping me develop my skills and find work etc. I would like to work if I can manage it with my health but I don't trust them. I feel that if I tell them about all the things and hobbies I am interesting in they will use them against me. Ideally I…
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Advice needed: Random UC Journal Message regarding a 'Compliance Interview'
This week out of the blue I received a UC journal message stating that they have arranged a compliance interview in the next couple of weeks, and they 'have some details that may indicate undeclared savings'. I am sick with worry, I have been claiming UC for the past few years and LCRWA for the past year or so due to…
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Anxious about backpay disregard + savings + reporting a change - need info and some reassurance
Practically, this is about the process of reporting a change with UC and what to expect. But it's also about the impact of being on benefits on my mental health I guess. Sorry this is long - I tried my best! I struggle to communicate clearly and to the point. I hope you bear with it anyway cause I could really use some…
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Friend told that a home visit will only be arranged 2 weeks before deadline - is this correct?
I posted recently about a friend who requires a home visit for the migration process. She did manage to call, by herself, and ask for a home visit. She was told that they only do home visits about two weeks before the deadline. Does anyone know if this is correct? Her deadline is in October, the 13th I think. She has many…
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Change of bank details
Hi I don't know if anyone can help but from September to November my bank is changing to another provider and I will have a new account number and sort code. They are handling the standing orders and direct debits and said that any payments in would automatically be redirected to the new account for 3 years. Obviously I…
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UC Note "We have arranged a compliance telephone interview for you" having a panic attack
I am having a panic attack. I have social anxiety, I receive LCWRA and PIP, along with universal credit. I was awarded LCWRA Years ago, and never been reviewed, I am a 33 year old mum of two little boys age 8 and 6. One who is autistic and receives DLA. I Received a note about a compliance interview today and a letter. I…
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Carers allowance
HHi I'm new to this and just after some advise, my daughter is 18 and just finished collage ,she doesnt have a job or claim any benefits , she has just put a claim in for carers allowance as she is my carer i just want to know if this will effect any of my universal credit im currently single get housing element and get…
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UC new claimant query
Hi there, I migrated from irESA to UC last month and every seems fine and the other day had a notification for a phone call on 10th sept to accept my uc commitments which I understand is just routine. Yesterday had another journal entry asking me if I'd like to arrange an appointment discuss searching for work or training…
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Universal Credit Group Action
First of all, to clarify, I do not work for Leigh Day. If you have been affected or know a service user, care for, have a member of your family, friend or anyone you know 'naturally' migrated to Universal Credit from 'Legacy Benefits' before the 16th January 2019, please have a good look through the links below.…
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Covert surveillance
The DWP's surveillance focuses on individuals suspected of benefit fraud to investigate and prevent fraudulent activity within the welfare system. DWP surveillance techniques DWP now openly recruiting ‘covert surveillance officers’ to spy on disabled people is this for fraudsters that arent disabled When individuals with…
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Getting my payments more frequent
Hello can any body give me any advice on/if I can get my UC payments fortnightly? I'm really struggling and got into a cycle of having to borrow some cash to get me threw I'd say last 15days before I'm paid again obviously I then pay this back to just lend again. I don't like the fact that I'm reliant on a friend. I'm…
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How to claim house benefits through Universe Credit?
Hello everyone, I currently receive Limited Work Capability for the Work-Related Activity (LWCRA), and I am profoundly deaf with mental health challenges. I am looking for private rented accommodation through a landlord but am struggling to find information on how to claim Housing Benefit through Universal Credit. Could…
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ESA to UC further payments for two weeks query
hello all! I have a question about managed migration after receiving a letter from ESA to UC (I’ve not received the letter but because I’ve read they’re due to start going out this year, I thought I’d clear up some confusion I have now so at least I know a bit better what to expect). I’ve read that you will receive an ESA…
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Transitional protection and non dependant moving home
I recieve transitional protection on uc because I was migrated from income support which had disability premiums included as I recieve pip and live alone. My adult son wants to move back home due to his relationship ending and I'm obviously not going to see him on the streets but I am worried about how this will affect my…
