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ID
Just thinking , if I'm unfortunate enough to have a UC review and I haven't got a passport because it's run out and I don't have a driving license is there anything else I could use ?
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Migrating from IR ESA to UC, do I need to list medical conditions?
Just got the letter to migrate over to UC, I understand under Regulation 19 I do not have to submit a sick note nor undergo a WCA. When starting the claim for UC they ask for a list of medical conditions. Do I have to submit those? I ask because I heard if you submit something (such as sick note) when you don't have to, it…
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Flip flopping over UC claim
Tearing my hair out over my ex... basically in court my barrister and solicitor both said he's obsessed with making sure he gets benefits for our children. It didn't work out that way as I secured the agreement and and was able to claim child benefit for one of our two children for the first time since we separated years…
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I got my LCWRA...
Hi All, just a quick update. I have been awarded my LCWRA. Was told via Universal Credit journal, yet to receive official letter. I'm so happy, it's been a 6 month journey. They say they have to review again but don't know time frame on that. Don't know how much money I'll get, has the amount been reduced yet? I'm trying…
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UC Adult child now in receipt of PIP
UC and PIP No housing costs. Adult child named on our UC account but no money is deducted or given (finished school) I know they could claim UC but don't at the moment (to much to cope with). Migrated from ESA in January and been awful with so many mistakes been so stressful trying to figure out what is correct and what…
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Advice for claimants RE: disabled carer’s TP errosion due to LCWRA addition
I am aware a number of disabled UC claimants on here were impacted by losing over £200 a month once awarded LCWRA, due to the issue with transitional protection. The Upper Tribunal case regarding this found in the claimants favour but this does not mean that all claims will automatically be updated and if you have been…
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Budgeting Loan versus Advance Payment of UC
I’ll be applying for UC late September, with October being the 5 week gap and would be very grateful for some input as to the nitty gritty of how I may be able to tide myself over using either a budgeting loan and/or an UC advance payment. Can I apply for an ESA budgeting loan up to the date of my final ESA payment (with…
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Uc payment - £34 less than what I was receiving from ESA, is this right?
Hi all,just wondering if anyone could help please ive just received my 1st uc statement n its £34 less than what i was receiving from esa(support group) i know its not much but does that sound right? Im just confused as in the breakdown is says £**** deductions from benefits i wasnt intitled too? Huh.i was receiving the same…
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UC migration letter
Sorry to ask an obvious question that has probably been asked by someone else, but my meds are making me a bit slow at the moment. I just got a UC letter telling me I need to migrate by October 2025, but it doesn't mention anything about transitional protection, should it?
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First UC payment is wrong and I am so stressed
Hi. I hope someone can help me, as I am getting so confused and scared. I was in ESA Support Group and told to migrate to UC. I applied on 1st June. I had a home visit on 25th June to do an identity check and I got my first payment today. They have just given me £400.14 today, as my first payment. They have forgotten the…
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Moving from ESA to UC
Hi, I got my letter a couple weeks ago about moving over to UC. I was thinking of putting in a claim on the 24th July as I get my ESA on the 23rd of July. I read that you get a final ESA payment 2 weeks after you put in your claim, so would I get this payment as usual, for the same amount on the 6th of August as usual? And…
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Universal Credit
Hi I need to talk to someone about my UC claim please. I'm panicking.
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Impossible Question on UC "To-Do"
First month being migrated from ESA to UC. This is my first month. The questions are ridiculous - The move has been so stressful. BUT this one takes the biscuit! Today (5 weeks after applying) I have had "Confirm previous earnings from work"" When the entry is clicked on, the first question asked is - "In the 12 months…
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Awaiting WCA outcome but back to biweekly appts
Hello! I finally had my WCA on the 23rd June. I am still handing in 3 monthly fit notes. I had my video call today with my work coach and she's been great, only calling every 4-6 weeks. She said today she is going back to every two weeks even though I will still send in fit notes as I await WCA outcome. Says she wants to…
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LCWRA/Medical report
Hi all! I’ve had an entry on my NHS app from my GP surgery. It says ‘Medical report received (9EV..) - Universal Credit’. I’m guessing this could be to do with my claim for LCWRA but I don’t know if it could be a bad thing/good thing/neutral? I did send a lot of very detailed evidence in for my claim, including medical…
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ESA and LCWRA - does LCWRA replace my ESA or will I receive 3 different payments?
Hi Newbie here. I was recently awarded ESA and PIP and have started receiving payments for these, however I have just been awarded LCWRA and I'm a bit confused. Will this replace my ESA? Or will I now receive 3 separate payments? I was working up until the end of 2024. I'm so worried as my rent has just increased and I…
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Hi, my name is mistymoo1973! Daughter is leaving college, when will the UC stop?
hi my daughter leaves college in July and will be 20 at the end of September will I still get uc until the end of August or will it stop in July
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Single claim to join - post assesment period change
Hello there, I have been on single claim UC last assesment period and on 5th I had in my journal a message on 9th I will be paid an amount (already after assesment period thats from 2nd of June til 3rd of July). Will this money still be paid if I moved in with my partner on 6th of July? As my journal got completely wiped…
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LCW was given for18 month until June 2025, now passed. What happens next?
Hello, All Hope everyone is ok. Apologies, previous post had the wrong year for LCW end date. 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…
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Hi, my name is penny23! Facing a shortfall after migration, can anything be done?
