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Claim review - being asked to supply all bank statements since my capital went over 6k?
So I had my first claim review in December 2023. At that time my capital had already gone over £6000, and I hadn’t realized that that was something we were supposed to report. I was very apologetic and amenable. They asked me to provide all bank statements from when my capital first surpassed 6k, which I did. I also went…
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Is PIP classed as income on UC?
I was just reading this on Reddit someone who claims to be ‘verified’ welfare/DWP officer that PIP is currently classed as income on UC? Yet I have seen on here and elsewhere that is not. Anyone have a clue? Link to thread in question. https://www.reddit.com/r/DWPhelp/comments/1lon6eu/comment/n0obi2m/
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MY UNIVERSAL CREDIT ACCOUNT IS BLOCKED
My wife and I applied for universal credit in March and were awarded the benefit as a couple in April 2024. Later my wife requested that I travel out of the country to represent her for the burial of her close family relative as she had a stroke and was not strong enough for the journey. So in May I inform the universal…
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Uc payments after migration
Hi all I've received two payments so far. And today I'm only realising how wrong the amounts are. I was told had to pay my rent the first time and the money would come to me in the first payment. It hadn't and since we only get paid once a month rather than 28 days we loose out a whole month which hasn't been covered. Can…
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Migration esa to uc mixed aged couple
Finally did this today with help from a charity support worker. 3 hrs of absolute confusion, codes back & forth on mobiles & emails. Then the ID proof, was a total joke, 3 options passport, drivers license or credit agreements. Only had passports, the credit questions we failed as addresses mentioned we'd never heard of &…
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Universal Credit - Our Biographical Interview
Hi I hope this puts others' minds at rest. My adult daughter had the letter requiring her to transfer from ESA Support Group to Universal Credit. My daughter has Downs' Syndrome and autism and is non verbal. The online form for transfer to UC was straightforward enough - apart from the ID requirements. My daughter has a…
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FP57 UC - do I need to pay for my prescription during migration to UC?
Hello, Sorry to start a new thread but cannot find my last on on this subject written today. I said I paid for a Prescription and got an FP57 form. I forgot to mention I haven't yet received my 2 week run on of Employment and Support Allowance. Did I still need to pay as I read just now ESA prescription eligibility ends on…
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Underpayment call
Good Morning I received my call from UC on Thursday about my underpayment they are backdating it 2 years they told me it was going to be verified that day!! as of today? theres is nothing in my jounreal how long is the wait for a letter to be sent on to my journal Please
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Universal credits in Scotland and Self Directed Support?
Anyone in Scotland here who gets Self Directed Support for a disabled child and is in Universal Credits? We have a disabled child and she has a Self Direct Support budget of 15k per year until she is 18 years old. Which means that there is a All Pay bank card in my name for her. It is a "local council all pay account" a…
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Help needed please UC Identity
Hello, I am new to the forum and will be very grateful for some help and advice please. The Jobcentre had unlawfully closed my UC claim which I successfully appealed. After the Appeal they are withholding the back dated money I am owed and future payments and want me to attend an identity verification appointment (which…
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Universal credit migration successful!
I’ve had my first UC statement today and I’m in shock because it’s all correct! LCWRA and transitional protection there. Alternative payment arrangements in place. I wanted to post to let people know that it can go right. Maybe I’m just lucky. My advice is to use your journal as soon as you have access. Tell them you are…
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12 months migration - what if UC50 not looked at in 12 months?
Hello, I applied for UC when child tax credit ended, and I migrated. I took out a private pension from an old job as I could not cope with the fear of UC. So I now have savings above 16k. (not a fortune but enough to get essentials - i have a concrete floor in my living room, need major essential items etc and will still…
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UC statement
Hi My Universal Credit statement, due on 25th June, has been significantly delayed. I was ignored for a whole week despite calling every day, and only received a reply yesterday. They told me the delay is because my Student Finance payment is still being worked out, so I understand I might not be entitled to anything.…
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LCW was for 18 months until June 2024
Hello, All Hope everyone is ok. Just a quick question. I was awarded LCW for 18 months, this end 17th June 2025. Will Universal credit contact me to do a new LCW assessment? Is there really an end date? Is there anyone else in a similar position to me or still waiting for DWP to contact them? I have mentioned to my coach…
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LCWRA and savings
I know my universal credit would drop for savings over £6000 But would my LCWRA drop too Regards Tristan
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Waiting to get onto LCWRA but got told i will need to do work related activities since im in LCW
I asked in my journal to apply to LCWRA and they asked me for my doctors name and phone number and if i would give them permission to talk to them but i got given a phone appointment and got told i needed to think of activities that will improve my work or social skills and that they have not followed through with starting…
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UC Migration
Hi I am currently waiting for our son and daughters migration letter to come, they are both on Income related ESA in support group. With the current bill being in a bit of a mess to say the least could someone claify if possible what the outcome will be for them when they migrate. Will they be classed and protected as the…
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Help on unerstanding.
We recently transferred from Income Support to Universal Credit. Our payment included a Transitional payment of £699. Since then, UC payment went up as did our rent, but our payment has stayed the same. So if I am looking at this correctly, our money will never go up until our TP has gone to 0 which will not only be…
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Awarded lwcra today
I have just had a letter attached to my portal I have been awarded lwcra today after my wca assessment on the phone 2 weeks ago. Does this mean I will get extra money every month ? my first sick note was dated 01/04/25 . We applied for universal credit on 13/03/25 so our assessment period is 13-12 of each month. Does this…
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Hi, my name is yvonne_devlin! HB- They've used PIP in the calculation as my income. Is this correct?
I have moved into a private rental 2 bed property. Housing will only pay for 1 bedroom. I get higher rate pip enhanced rate for both. They have used my PIP in the calculation as my income. Is this correct. I am 66 and retired. I get All other benefits I am entitled to.
