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UC appointment
Hi there, I have just migrated from IR ESA to UC and just have a couple of questions. Firstly I had my first new style ESA payment 29th July and my first UC payment today. However i have had no letter or notification asking me to have an appointment with a coach. Normally when does this appointment take place or maybe I…
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Had a phone call offering support
I have recently migrated from ESA to UC on LCWRA, just getting over the migration and found on my journal i've missed a call saying I tried calling you earlier to discuss the support we can offer in light of your health conditions. Would you be open to scheduling an appointment so I can share more details with you? As…
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Hi, my name is sim2008! Asked for proof of address that I don't have, what can I do?
I've been on uc last few years as I have several arthritis in both knees and ankle ..I was on the basic rate of 340a month ..I've just had a new knee replacement and was awarded lcwra. I've been living with parents and have just got a room to rent 600 a month..I've uploaded tenancy agreement and along with a letter from…
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Rebate from Universal Credit
Hi there, just had a note in my journal from Universal Credit to say that during 24th July 2017 and 24rd October 2020 we as a couple were entitled to enhanced disability premium with transitional protection which we didn’t receive. So just had a nice back pay and just letting you know that it’s worth chasing
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Uc migration problems.
Uc are saying that my partners lcwra status was dropped when he joined my esa claim back in 2021. He previously had a single claim with esa support group entitlement, until his health deteriorated so that he moved into my home and we claimed as a couple withme being the claimant and ' adding him' to my claim. Is it true…
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Hi, my name is ELloyd022! Universal Credit Review Anxiety
Hi guys, Im just looking for some help at the moment. I have just been contacted out of the blue by the DWP for a UC review. I am a Carer on the Carers element and also down as Self employed, but haven't earn't anything in ages due to caring duties taking up all my time (Has always been over 35hrs a week). I don't have any…
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UC LWRCA
Hi i wanted to no i get UC LWRCA Want to go aboard do i have to notify UC THANK YOU in advance
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Work capability Assessment
Hi people, im kim and recently joined. i have recently gone from working full time to part time as i have Complex PTSD. i have started intense therapy which leaves me exhausted for days after. So the universal credit have sent tme a form to fill in on how this affects me. I have completed it but just wanted to know can…
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Two Week Run On Benefits Following Migration
I completed my migration notice to universal credit today. I submitted my online form. I was informed to let my council know because they pay my council tax reduction. However, when I informed the council benefits department they suspended my housing benefit. I don't believe this is right because I believe that there…
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the £6000 savings limit
Im worried that as I dont really spend very much of my uc payments (im currently waiting for my wca) as i live with my parents and dont go out. that my money will keep building up in my account and then they will close my claim as i have over £6000. Then i would have to spend some money and start all over again with a new…
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very first wca assessment
Hi ive just applied for esa for the first time and filled out a wca form for depression and znxiety and I was wondering how long it takes before i get the wca assessment as i remember seeing somewhere online theres a backlog. i am also really worried as although my condition was going on for nearly a year since april 2022.…
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Deprivation of capital and universal credit
I have looked at rules re deprivation of capital for UC and am worried about spending money my benefits total 1339 through pip and uc after paying rent so I have a lot of disposable income which will just increase my savings every month until I hit 16k then my benefits will stop. If they stop my benefits if I reach 16k…
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UC Review
I have been going through this review since April. Firstly they didn’t advise me my photo of ID wasn’t right, I wrote to them as I had heard nothing. Then. They accepted my bank statements and asked for a check code of driving licence which I sent. They then accepted this and 2weeks ago said they would review evidence…
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Verification
Hi I know can take 5 weeks to get a payment ( migrating from esa to uc ) , had worker come out and verify my documents but I’m wondering how long does it take for that to show on system, as tried to click for an advance but says not verified yet still even though I am ( but not showing if get me ) . Does anyone know ?…
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Moving over to universal credit from esa
Hi looking for some advise im migrating over frames to uc on the 24th June my deadline is 3rd July me and my partner will obviously opening our own claim then joining them together as a joint couples claim my issue is my partner has claimed for us both for years he gets housing benefit paid council tax is in both our names…
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Hi, my name is Kaysains96! When will I get my first LCWRA payment and any back payments?
hello, I’ve been off sick since December 24 and had fit notes since March 25 which I’ve reported, I had a WCA and been told I’m LCWRA when will I receive my first payment/back payment if any owed? Could anyone help please 🤞🏽
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LCWRA/Talking Therapies
Good afternoon, I have a query about making a claim for the LCWRA of UC and Talking Therapies treatment. Firstly, I have a stutter which has been described as significant by medical professionals and I already claim PIP where I gained 8 points for this. I also do not like engaging/mixing with other people. Largely because…
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Savings and Universal Credit - When to let them know?
Hello, If my savings are below 6000 and I'm dipping in and out of my savings every now and again, do I need to let DWP know? Or is this only if it's above 6000? Similarly, I presume I don't need to report every time I dip in above 6000? I guess just be mindful of if it goes over each 250 i.e. 6250 then 6500 etc, to make…
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deprivation of capital
Hi everyone again, I've just wondering about this. With this rule what does it mean? Basically can you spend what you want on anything if you are under £6000 or is it like if you are over £6000 and spend or send someone like £2000 just to get you back below the capital limit for example. Anyone got a clue what it means?
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Permitted work
Hello. I am being migrated over from esa to universal credit. Under esa I did permitted work where I attend meetings to give my mental health lived experience in a no pressure environment. I am paid for my attendance. How do I declare that under universal credit which does not recognize permitted work? I am not under an…
