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Repayment of benefits for backdated pension ?
Unusual query. I was on benefits last year. when I received a letter from the Scottish Public Pension Agency. It said ‘I am writing to you in relation to your unclaimed teacher’s pension which became payable from your 60th birthday (17/05/2015) … Your pension will be backdated to your 60th birthday’. I signed off…
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Why haven't they added the LCWRA yet?
hello I’m new here just a quick question I run had my assessment on the 7th of November and received my decision on the 22nd of November on my journal saying I have been found to have LCWRA. I looked at my statement for my December payment on my journal still has the same monthly amount I usually get I’m confused can…
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Can someone help me understand what’s going on please
I put a claim in for lcwra in march and I had a phone call assignment 2 weeks ago and I still haven’t heard anything what happens now?
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UC Review photo ID
Hi, I have been asked to upload 4 months bank statements & photo ID. The only photo ID I have is a carers card, will that be okay? If not, what can I do?
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LCWRA
Hello all I just got my decision letter dated the 22/11/2024 for LCWRA on my journal I posted the form signed for on the 3/10/2024 i rang them and I was told it went on system on the 13/10/2024 my sick notes are from 05/9/2024 to 05/11/2024 then 30/11/2024 to 05/1/2025 no Gaps Just want to know if I would get any back…
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Advice please
Hi It's been 2 weeks since I migrated over to Universal Credit from ESA support group and been a nightmare They said they were only paying £413 directly to my council for rent but my rent is £480 a month Told them I have a friend who comes over twice a week and sleeps over to help me with my housework bills bathing me etc…
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Hi, my name is Yamus20! why is my UC50 taking so long?
I completed a UC50 form last December as to date have not had any cerespondence as to the outcome of this.Could someone tell me how it's taking so long.I already get ADP as I have a few medical conditions that prevent me from working.I had to give up my job in the NHS because of these issues.Yamus20.
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Thank you for the support you give
I would just like to say thank you to all of you who support people like myself who find themselves here not knowing where to turn. It is so appreciated and I hope you know that 😊😌
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Christmas payments
Hello all, Just a quick question... UC is due 30th of every month so it'll be Mon 30th Dec this year and statement is usually due 26th which falls on Boxing Day. I know we'll probably not get payment any earlier due to how it falls this year but don't DWP shut down early for the Christmas period? Would this affect…
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Hi, my name is Sahand2014! I been asked to move to UC, but extra appointment booked. Why?
I was on ESA support Group also on PIP I been asked to move to UC I hade identity appointment which I attend but Jobcenter booked another appointment I’m very nervous I don’t know what’s they going to ask me as I’m disabled I have anxiety, left leg amputation ,back pain ,high blood pressure and heart problems please help…
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Uc Chamge Over
MY OH is argophbia and hasnt let house in 4+ year so been recommed do.this over phone. Physically cannt leave house due to mental health Weve both got no photo id I am son carer who get dla Would i need apply for carers element on Uc and does this then turn off work commitments for me is that correct Sorry i have a…
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LCWRA
Hello, Please could I ask a quick question of one of your experts? I have just found out today that I've been awarded LCWRA which I'm very relieved about. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if I will get the extra amount of payment in time for Christmas? I submitted my first fit note on 23rd of July 2024 and…
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Hi, my name is amandajane1965! Lost carers element and transfer protection, any advice?
HI all I was just recently made to claim lcwra since doing so I've lost carers element and my transfer protection im now 198 pounds worse of I wasn't told I would lose any money and had I been I would not of claimed it as I'm a carer for my son I now can not afford to have heating on and have limited to one meal a day I…
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UC asking for 4 months earnings
Hi everyone, We receive UC as a couple since we migrated from WTC at the end of February this year. UC today have asked for mine and my wife's monthly earnings in the 4 months prior to claiming, can anyone explain why this is. I now receive NSESA and will be in the support group from 27th Dec and I was awarded LCWRA with…
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I’m absolutely terrified. Please help.
“I’m on Universal Credit, the LWCRA element for severe mental health problems. I have a daily carer that comes in. Today I received this message on my UC Journal: “We are reviewing your Universal Credit claim to make sure your payments are correct. As part of the review, you will need to send us information to confirm your…
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universal credit
Hi just a query as I am abit stressed out on my U.C review telephone call I am having later this month.I have already shown my 4 months bank statements and proof of savings etc(less than 6k),and I receive u.c with LCWRA with that. My query is some months i have had some money left over from previous monthly payments from…
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Income Related ESA to Universal Credit Letter (but am on Contribution Based ESA??!!)
Hi everyone, Just received a letter telling me that I must change to Universal Credit by Feb next year. The letter states I am on 'income related ESA' which is the first I've heard of it as I am supposed to be on 'contribution based income ESA'. I have had no such letter this has changed since my last review in 2020. By…
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UC telephone system
A friend is on the UC telephone system. She wants a rental property but needs to prove to the landlord that her tenancy agreement has been given to UC and correct housing claimed. How can she do that?
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LCWRA
Hello I applied for universal credit on 5th Oct. I sent my first month fit note on 14th Oct. Which ran out on 7th Nov. I sent a new 3 month fit note in on 12th Nov. Which was back dated from 7th November to 7th February 2025. I received a message today 25th November to say I have been awarded LCWRA. I didn't have a…
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MM REVIEW
Hi 4 weeks ago I asked for an MM REVIEW to be reviewed by tribunal..today I have been informed I will be awarded and backdated to 2017 .thanks for help.
