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Struggling to report a change
Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone can give me any advice please? I get LCWRA and have a small income from an occupational pension. This pension has gone up a little which I'm struggling to report. I put a message on my journal about the increase and got no reply so I rang up and gave them the details. I then got a…
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Lcwra claim
Hi I am wondering if anybody has any advice on what to do here... I have been claiming UC since 2022 and get limited capability due to my illness, as my condition has worsened and I have other conditions now aswel I informed UC and put a claim in for the worked related activity part as well this was in September. I am…
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Health assessment
Hi all, I’m Janie. I’m new here so please be gentle! I have PIP., I’ve been disabled for years with COPD and other health conditions. I have this assessment coming up by phone with Serco, I’m out of my mind with worry, can anyone offer any advice please? It would be very much appreciated.
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Help please - migrating to UC, will we lose money if my disabled husband is my carer?
Hi my husband and I are in the process of migrating from support group esa to uc,I'm in the support group we both got the severe disability premium and both claim standard rate adp,as my husband has disabilities to,we did the claim and got asked in for identity check whilst there they said my husband needed to a meeting…
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UC Claim Delayed Since May -No Payment or Statement
Hi all, I claimed Universal Credit on May 23, and my first assessment period ended June 22, but as of July 14, I’ve received no payment, no statement, and no decision at all — not even a nil award. I’ve done everything required (no outstanding To-Dos), and the only update I’ve had is that they’re still "working out my…
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Limited Company While Receiving LCWRA – Will It Affect My Universal Credit?
Hi everyone, I’m currently receiving Universal Credit and have been assessed as having Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA). I'm planning to set up my own limited company (LTD) through Companies House to start working for myself, possibly at my own pace. I'm wondering: Will setting up a LTD company…
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Need help regarding overpayments?
Ok so as some may know mum migrated to UC from ESA support group back in may had her first payment in June however it was missing the LCWRA she still hasn't heard about this yet but at the time she still got a further 2 ESA payments after the 2 week run on and so she'll owe for this 2 payments. We then got a letter last…
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WCA
Good morning, I had my assessment by telephone and I was really surprised that I wasn't asked many questions and it was over in 20 mins which after having assessments previously taking a lot longer its actually made me even more anxious is this a new thing were telephone assessments are shorter or does it just depend on…
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HOW OFTEN IS UNIVERSAL CREDIT ON LCWRA RE ASSESSED?
I have just read somewhere someone said he is reassessed for Universal Credit every year, though he is not sure whether that means his savings are reassessed or his whole claim. Can anyone else tell me how often they are reassessed for Universal Credit in the Support Group? I am not sure I could handle being reassessed…
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Universal credit lcw
Hi, sorry if this is the wrong section. So my partner is on limited capability due to mental health. We were only migrated from ESA to UC less than two months ago. I have found a job, however my partner who I care for , who cannot leave the house without me etc is being told that even though he is on lcw and has complied…
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ESA TO UC migration
Hi all hope you are all doing ok, I’ve recently applied for UC migration from Im 50yrs old ESA support group SDP Hb And I get PIP I will be getting my first UC next week and statement this week on Friday, I got a letter saying my esa has stopped and then a further letter saying I will be getting new style esa (I’ve done…
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Hi, my name is AliMJ! Son awaiting WCA, still being asked to attend appointments.
I have a query regarding Jobcentre plus, my son is disabled he has a genetic condition that runs in the family it involves the spinal cord and joints it limits growth and is a painful condition. He also suffers from mental health due to the possibility of undiagnosed Autism he struggles to communicate with people and…
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ESA/UC support group
I have recently made a claim for UC/ new style ESA (UC for housing elements) and the two claims are currently processing and due to be made payment soon, i am just a bit confused. I have filled in the work capability assessment and sent this back but when i have had the assessment- if i am found to be in the support group-…
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Questions regarding student finance and universal credit
Hi everyone, I have a query regarding universal credit LCWRA and housing element with student finance. I have been accepted into my dream university course, it's distanced learning and an accelerated degree. Naturally, ive applied for a student loan to cover my tuition fees, which has been accepted. As well as applying for…
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Hi, my name is Booker2407! Being charged council tax after migration from IB ESA.
Found this problem today with the managed migration from IB ESA to universal credit. Obviously had the whole problem of the transitional payment not being applied and after strong emails and MPs office getting involved got that sorted but here's the one I haven't heard before. Today got a bill from the council for council…
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Submitted claim for ESA migration to UC Support Group. What next? Follow up questions
Hi. I finally submitted my claim for migration to UC today after many stressful weeks. So, I would like to clarify a few things… I seemingly managed to confirm my identity online, but as soon as I had done it and it said it was successful, which i screenshotted, ("you have answered the security questions successfully for…
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Family purchasing property in my name - would I qualify for a capital disregard until I move?
So I'm very, very fortunate that my family are in the position to buy a property more suitable for my condition. They are putting the property in my name so it will be mine. My contract for my rented flat ends in October and there is a chance the sale will go through before then. The downstairs shower room needs retiling…
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Universal credit/ self employment help
good morning, I am trying to help my friend with her universal credit. she is currently self employed as nail technician and rents a chair. She has a 3 year old son and has a mortgage so no rent element. She earns around £1300 a month before any of her deductions. I know there’s a minimum income floor required but is that…
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Hi, my name is Sk22!
i have been on uc for 2 months now moved over from esa and my payment date is the 13th which this month falls on a Sunday so I assumed I’d be paid on fridaybut that didn’t happen. I don’t have an online account so I have no way of checking and they are closed for the weekend so I can’t contact but I’m stressing out right…
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Transfer from esa, to uc
Hi everyone, I've received a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) requiring me to transition to Universal Credit from my employment support allowance Prior to this transition, I was receiving £489.50 every two weeks under the ESA , Group Support , I have several questions regarding this transition: 1.…
